New firmware for Philips DVDR885P and DVDRW416

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On 14 January 2005, we reported about a new firmware that was in development for the Philips DVDRW855K/00. With this new firmware, users would be able to upgrade that drive into a true DVD±RW/+R9 DL drive. Today, we are happy to be the exclusive source of this important upgrade for our Philips community members! It's available right now and can be downloaded here.

 

Change log:

 

  • Upgrade for type: DVDRW885K/00 -> Drive type number on label.
  • Upgrade for string: DVDR885P -> Drive name as seen in Windows ™

 Changes from firmware P1.7+P1.8 to P1.9:

 

  • One firmware only (without a switching tool) for DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD-R and DVD-RW writing.
  • Improved writing quality on several DVD media.

 

 

In addition we also offer a firmware update for the Philips DVDRW416K/30.

 

 

Change log:

 

  • Upgrade for type: DVDRW416K/30 -> Drive type number on label.
  • Upgrade for string: DVDRW416 -> Drive name as seen in Windows ™

 Changes from firmware P1.2 to P1.4:

 

  • Adding reading of recorded DVD+R Double Layer discs.
  • Improved writing quality on several DVD+R media.

 

Please use our BenQ/Philips forum to discuss or to share your experiences.

 

Many thanks to the folks at Philips (NL) for not forgetting their customers, and especially for taking the time to contact us with this exciting update, we appreciate it! 

 

Source: CDFreaks

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