Can MacBook burn double sided dvds?

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Feb 21, 2009 | 12:23 PM

Control It

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Can MacBook burn double sided dvds?

I have Leopard on my computer ready to burn but the file is about 8 GIGs.

I don't have double sided DVDs but before I go looking for them at Staples..How type would I get exactly and is the MacBook capable of burning double sided DVDs?

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Feb 21, 2009 | 12:31 PM

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I think you are referring to dual layer DVD's? If so, I don't think they are actually double sided, but do require a dual layer writer.

Feb 21, 2009 | 01:50 PM

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If you are referring to dual layer dvds, I know my Macbook can but to make sure go to about this mac and make sure it says +R DL under disc burning.

Feb 21, 2009 | 02:06 PM

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Under "About This Mac" it does list +R DL.. trying to copy 7.5 Gigs onto one disc..so when I buy blanks am I looking for ones that say +R DL?

Feb 21, 2009 | 03:30 PM

NotSoMiniC

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Originally Posted by Control It

Under "About This Mac" it does list +R DL.. trying to copy 7.5 Gigs onto one disc..so when I buy blanks am I looking for ones that say +R DL?

I'm am not positive but i believe those are the ones your looking for..........e.g.Memorex 15/Pack 8.5GB DVD+R DL, Spindle | Staples®

Feb 21, 2009 | 04:15 PM

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No DVDs (these days) are double sided. Just about any MB or MBP with the superdrive can burn a dual layer DVD-- however this applies only to write once media, not rewritables.

You want DVD+R DL media.