Recently we reported about rumors that Benq would introduce a firmware update to make their DW800A a dual format DVD recorder, also other sources told us that Benq would make it possible to add dual layer recording technology to this drive. Still a dual format (DVD+RW and DVD-RW writing capabilities) upgrade is intresting news as Benq is in a joint venture with Philips who is heavily promoting the use of only the DVD+RW format.
According to Benq the rumor about adding support for DVD-RW is a little more complicated. The company is currently investigating the technical possibilities to make this happen. Benq's research and development department in Taiwain is currently investigating to add support for DVD-RW but has as of yet not confirmed that this is technically feasible. A company representative told us that when it is possible it will offer a firmware upgrade as soon as possible.
On the dual layer rumor the company did not comment.
Source: CD Freaks
