Variation on a theme: recordable DVD media wont load (blank or with data)

I've read through the forums about problems people are having with the CD/DVD drives, but this one seems unique.
My MacBook will read:
commercial DVDs and CDs
Blank recordable CDs
Recorded data CDs
But wont read:
Blank or recorded DVDs.
I've tried a number of different brands, and none of them will be recognized. (The same DVDs I've tried in a friend's identical MacBook and his reads them fine).
I've reset the PRAM and bought a cleaning disc, none of which hand an effect.
I'm assuming the drive is bad. Just thought I'd check here once before taking my much-beloved MacBook in for service.

It's beyond obviously bad, my friend It ***** to hear it, but it's true. Don't waste any more time and money, just get it to Apple so that they can replace it. The more they see people coming back with bad drives, the more likely they'll get their act together and fess up and start taking a more consumer-friendly approach (accepting, not denying, helping, not ignoring), which WILL make them RICHER in the end. Guaranteed. A customer who is shown appreciation, stays a customer, even in tough times. So simple a concept.

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