Hey everyone...I'm Jay. Please be patient 'cause it's a long story....
My issue: I have recently purchased Memorex 16X DVD-R discs and can't get them to burn over 4X speed. First, some backround............
I have 2 burners, 1 OEM, the other Aftermarket. The OEM (NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG, 16X-Dual Layer) came with an eMachines model T3958, with a 2.93G Celeron, running XP Home. The Aftermarket unit is a SonyDVD RW DRU-700A, 16X Dual Layer. It's on a P4,1.8G running XP Home as well.
According the Memorex, I am supposed to upgrade the firmware to ensure Maximum burning speed. Well, the NEC is a dead end. NEC has an upgrade that doesn't recognize my burner. It's listed as an upgrade for a 3500A. NEC says that the problem is eMachine's and they're not any help as they send upgrades for Toshiba/ Samsung burners. The NEC will not burn the16X faster than 2X.
The Sony's firmware was upgraded and will not burn past 4X. I'm running out of hair to pull out. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.