Dumb DVD burner question. (n00bish)

[Pantharen]

I finally bought a new dvd burner. My old burner was a mega piece of crap. When I burned disks, I always ended up with 2 disks that nothing but my burner read. So now I have an LG DVDRRW GWA-4161B Dual Layer.

So now when I burn disks will I still end up with 2 disks, or will I finally just have everything on 1 disk. (burning disk to disk)????

LG DVDRRW GWA-4161B Specs
    DVD: 16x (DVD+R max write), 8x (DVD-R max write), 4x (DVD+RW/-RW Max Write), 16x (DVD-ROM Max Read)
    CD: 40x (CD-R Max Write), 24x (CD-RW Max Write), 40x (CD-ROM Max Read)

    Write / Read Speed

          Write
          [DVD-R]: 2x, 4x, 8x
          [DVD-RW]: 1x, 2x, 4x
          [DVD+R Double Layer]: 2.4x
          [DVD+RW]: 1x, 2.x, 4x
          [CD-R]: 4x, 8x, 16x CLV, 24x, 32x, 40x ZCLV
          [CD-RW]: 4x, 8x, 10x, 16x CLV, 24x ZCLV

          Read
          [DVD-ROM]: 16x Max.
          [DVD+R Double Layer]: 8x
          [CD-ROM]: 40x Max.

          Data Transfer Rate (Max.)
          [DVD-ROM]: 22.16MB/S
          [CD-ROM]: 6MB/S

    Access Time

          [DVD-ROM]: 145
          [CD-ROM]: 125msec


    Buffer Size

          2Mbytes

    Loading Type

          Motorized Tray

    Interface Type

          E-IDE/ATAPI/Ultra DMA66

    Mounting Method

          Horizontal / Vertical

    Compatible Format

          Write: DVD+R, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R. CD-RW
          Read: DVD+R, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM Mode 1,2, CD-DA, CD-I, CD-ROM XA, Mixed CD, CD Extra, CD-Text, Video CD, Photo CD Multisession

    Writing Method

          [DVD-RAM/+RW]: Random Write
          [DVD-R/RW]: Disk-at-once, Incremental Recording,Restricted Overwright (DVD-RW only)
          [DVD+R]: Sequential Recording
          [CD-R/RW]: Disk-at-once, Session-at-once,Track-at-once, Packet write

    OS Compatibility

          Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, Media Center Edition

    Power

          +12V/+5V DC

[Wobbel]

For a true disc to disc copy you'll need a DVD+R Double Layer disc, these can store up to 9 GB.
Only problem with those, at least here in Europe, are the costs. One double layer disc will set you back €5, a single layer (normal dvd+) disc will cost you around €0.45.

(Got a NEC3500 dual layer burner myself, haven't burned a double layer disc yet)

[Pantharen]

Dual disks here in Canada, are about $2 more than single.

Here in Canada, a dual layer dvd is only 8.2 gb, not 9. if the manufactures were going to do true dual layer, the disks would be 9.4, because single layer discs are 4.7.

[section31]

yeah, I would wait a while for burning on dual layer media... Its expensive, and even the latest burners only do it a slow ~2.4 X Speed.

I can't wait til a blue laser type burner comes out...this 4-8Gigs is just not cutting it for me.

[berks]

if you use DVD shrink you can do a disc to disc copy on dual layer but yeah the disc are still up there in price!

[Pantharen]

Originally Posted by berks

if you use DVD shrink you can do a disc to disc copy on dual layer but yeah the disc are still up there in price!

the price isn't a big issue for me, I want quality. DVD shrink, haven't heard of it, I have clonedvd 2, dvd copy platinum (I hate the warning message, wish I could remove it), and a buddy of mine told me about a program called 1 click dvd, I'll have to try.

[berks]

give dvdshrink a try by far the best and its free.


click

[Pantharen]

Originally Posted by berks

give dvdshrink a try by far the best and its free.


click

Cool thanx Berks, that is sweet.