DVD Burner Questions

[BigTimeNovice]

Hello, 3 questions:

1. Is the maximum theoretical burn speed for +/- R DVDs 16x?

2. Does anybody know an extenal burner that can do both at 16X? Most that i've found can do +R at 16x, but -R at 8x.

3. Can lightscribe technology be used on non-lightscribe DVD discs (until I buy the appropriate media)?

Thanks in advance

[SpywareDr]

1. http://www.cpluse.com/Module/Show.aspx?ID=1894

   DVD burners capable of writing to both DVD+R and DVD-R media at 16X (dual spec burners) are no longer objects of great fascination. In fact, 16X is the theoretical maximum DVD burn speed. This limit has allowed slower manufacturers the chance to catch up to the leaders.

2. http://www.gadgetryblog.com/gadgetry...rw1608p_i.html

   ASUS DRW-1608P - 16X DVD+/- write speeds and 6X DVD+/-R DL (double layer)

   http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/01...ayer_fast_dvd/

   Lite-on SOHW-1673S - DVD-R and DVD+R at 16x, and dual-layer DVD+R at 4x.

   http://www.overclockersclub.com/?read=0503053

   Toshiba SD-R5372 - 16X for both DVD-R and DVD+R ... DVD+R double-layer write speed at 5X

3. http://www.lightscribe.com/about.aspx

   LightScribe technology is an integrated system that combines the CD or DVD drive of your LightScribe-enabled computer with specially coated discs and enhanced disc-burning software to produce precise, laser-etched labels.

   http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,114211,00.asp

   "There are no consumables like ink or ink jet cartridges; the only consumable is the disc itself," Anderson says. "The discs have a thin, laser-sensitive layer on the label side of the disc."

[SuperSparks]

1) At the moment. You'll find 16x media hard to come by though.

2) I'm not aware of any.

3) No.