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CD/DVD Burning Question

Jun 10, 2006 3:53PM PDT

What factors in a dvd/cd burner affect the burning speed of a cd/dvd in general? If you need me to elaborate, just let me know

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The media first. . .
Jun 10, 2006 7:37PM PDT

then the speed of the burner drive.

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And then I record at 1/2 the media speed.
Jun 11, 2006 1:12AM PDT

I don't like coasters so I record at 1/2 the media's rated speed. Some seem to redline the speed so they get a few coasters.

Bob