Will dual layer 9GB DVDs work w/ PB G4 Superdrive?

Has anyone successfully burned 9GB DVD R media with a Powerbook Superdrive? My G4 is about 3 years old and 9GB was not available at the time.
Thanks,

Welcome to the Apple discussions.
I believe you need a dual layer superdrive to benefit from the dual layer DVDs. The dual layer superdrive was only available on the last Powerbook model, with the hi-rez screen.

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