Yesterday we reported that the HP dvd300i writer has the same FCC ID as NEC's DVD±R/RW writer which might indicate that it is a dual format writer with the DVD-R/RW format disabled in firmware or hardware. Now there are also rumors that Apple's latest iMacs are shipped with Sony's dual format writers but with the DVD+R/RW format disabled:
Astute buyers of some of Apple's latest crop of flat-screen iMacs have noticed that their DVD-burners are made by Sony. |
The discovery raised hopes that the Macs might be able to burn both the DVD-R media Apple has supported and the DVD+R media it has spurned. That's because Sony is unique in the industry in offering drives that write to both rival formats.
However, Apple confirmed that iMacs, even those with Sony DVD burners, can only use DVD-R media. The Mac maker wouldn't say whether the +R media support was disabled in hardware or software.
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Source: CNET News.com
