Will Mini DVD's work/eject in the IQ506?

Howdy! I saw reference to this issue in Januray, but the posters were saying 'I think' & 'Maybe' about it...and I want to know For Sure before I stick a Mini DVD in the slot load device that it won't get hung up in there. Anybody know for sure?

Yes, they work fine....
Just insert them near the center of the slot.
I use them from a mini-DVD camcorder and have never had a problem.
IQ506
TSST TS-T633A DVD-RRW Drive
What was I thinking when I bought an HP ?
Oh yea, I wasn't !
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