But let me comment that the heat generated does concern me. You may find in year 2 you'll have to replace the drive. Get the warranty...
Also, we always burn DVDs at 1/2 the media rated speed. Why? We don't want coasters. Some will scream "it shouldn't be so."
Just sharing from the trench.
Bob
I just bought a gateway 4540gz notebook from best buy. best buy and gateways website says this is a 8x write unit. but it only burns at 4x. i called customer support (yeah some support they were) and after talking to several different people they tell me the website is wrong... i talked to the guys at best buy and they said no one has brought one back or complained. is there something that i'm doing wrong?? i am using 8x memorex dvd+r disks.
any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
thank you.

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