Would I need to buy a specific burner to use these discs or would it work with dvd burning software and the dvd player I have on my macbook pro?
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I don't think software is a problem, but I think they recommend that a recent LG drive be used to burn the DVD. My writers are of that type. so I can't vouch for any others.
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Unfortunately I have no experience with Apple products and cannot offer any advice.
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There is no specific software needed, however the drive needs to be one of LG's M-Disc burners. It will have the logo, as previously answered.
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You need an LG burner that has the M-Disc logo in order to burn discs, but M-Disc is playable on any brand DVD player
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Yes! You will need to buy a specific burner. It will be regular bd, dvd or cd compatible too.
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Yes, you need a burner with a very powerful laser to burn these discs. LG has partnered with them and makes ones that work, and maybe others, too. I purchased an LG BE12LU38 and have successfully burned M-Discs with this burner. I just used the free version of Nero to do the burn.
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A lot of burners can do it but not likely one on a mac, I know the LG Brand has many models that burn them if the mac has an LG burner then maybe, LG sent me a list when I inquired about them, some burners just need a firmware update. The blueray version of that disk is released in August I think.
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My apple USB connected DVD/CD player burns disk w/out a problem...go to the makers web site and look for a driver or ask your question.
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It works with Mac, however the editing and writing software accompanying it would work only for Windows. Software for creating Bluray disks will have to be purchased separately. You can write data, DVD as it is.
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? if you are refering to the burning software that came with it it will be on a text file in the software disk the dvd drivers are automatic tho never needs drivers as long as you are running windows xp or better to use it as a playeri never got the burning software to work but i have my own so it was not needed
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I've been using it a reader for both data and movies and it works out of the box with no drivers needed. You will need software for Blu Ray Movie Playback.I have yet to try burning anything but nothing indicates it can't be done. You may need burning software for it to actually burn discs. I don't know if the built in burning feature in OS X works with BD Rs.
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I don't have any Apple computers. however the unit works very well on my Dell Sys (Studio XPS) I have included the manufacturers data and it does reference Mac so.... here you are hope it helpsKanguru Solutions Kanguru DVDRW DriveThe Kanguru DVDRW Drive provides high speed DVD and CD burning for PC, Notebook and Mac users. Dual Layer technology allows youto burn nearly twice as much data (up to 8.5GB) to a single disc, allowing you to create high quality DVDs. The LightScribe label burning allows you to burn custom labels onto your LightScribe compatible CD or DVD media. Simply plug the drive into an available USB port for instant access to a 24x DVD/RW drive. I don't have any Apple computers. however the unit works very well on my Dell Sys (Studio XPS) I have included the manufacturers data and it does reference Mac so.... here you are hope it helpsKanguru Solutions Kanguru DVDRW DriveThe Kanguru DVDRW Drive provides high speed DVD and CD burning for PC, Notebook and Mac users. Dual Layer technology allows youto burn nearly twice as much data (up to 8.5GB) to a single disc, allowing you to create high quality DVDs. The LightScribe label burning allows you to burn custom labels onto your LightScribe compatible CD or DVD media. Simply plug... » Read More I don't have any Apple computers. however the unit works very well on my Dell Sys (Studio XPS) I have included the manufacturers data and it does reference Mac so.... here you are hope it helpsKanguru Solutions Kanguru DVDRW DriveThe Kanguru DVDRW Drive provides high speed DVD and CD burning for PC, Notebook and Mac users. Dual Layer technology allows youto burn nearly twice as much data (up to 8.5GB) to a single disc, allowing you to create high quality DVDs. The LightScribe label burning allows you to burn custom labels onto your LightScribe compatible CD or DVD media. Simply plug the drive into an available USB port for instant access to a 24x DVD/RW drive. « Show Less
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I never had to do any of that with mine, thank goodness. I use DVD-R, I burned, I finalized, and they play in my Samsung and my Mac Mini's drive.I had something odd happen the other day, though; a DVD I ordered from Netflix wouldn't play, even after I cleaned it up, but same DVD would play in my computer's drive. It was a foreign film, but I wonder what it was about a commercial disc that would make the Samsung spit it out every time, telling me "please check the disc"? That's the only time that's happened! I wonder if by now it's time to clean the laser.
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Alexei Sadovnikov, Burning software for Mac/Apple computers would not be included in the package. Additional software would be required for editing and authoring Blu-Ray discs. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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Yes...ish. For data and DVD disks no problem. Mac doesn't like Blu-ray though. You will have to download software (Macgo is the only one I can find that is reliable) or use hacks with free VLC and DVDFab that are complicated and don't always work, at least for me.
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I don't see why it wouldn't . Only issue that's had was the ribbon was short on my MacPro. I have a Bluray burner/player hooked up with no problems.
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I would expect that you could install and burn a disc but I have not done as yet so don't know for sure. Sorry can not be more help.
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You can burn a disc using your computer. I have the HDR-CX500V, but my computer is slow and I knew it would take forever to burn a disc. I bought the Sony DVDirect burner and I love it. If you computer has enough power and speed you should be okay.
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Going along with what Japan-express' answer....that sounds about right. What will help to use any blank discs is to UPDATE the Firmware on your Burner - you can use a FREE program such as Imgburn to set the burn speed of your drive, that will make a big difference so you have a good disc. Your burner/software may allow you to burn at a higher speed, but that can result in a failed disc, so keep that in mind. Imgburn will also tell you who the real Manufacturer of the blank discs are regardless of the name Brand.
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I also have 2 but they both work, no problems. Have done hundreds of DVD's with them. Sorry, can't help you.
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I got this to work with my MBP once with "Lightscribe Simple Labeler" software. From that point on, The Pawtec would not recognize ANY media inserted. Tried it on my PC and it was working 25% of the time. Overall, it wasted about 25-30 lightscribe discs with incomplete or very faint burns. HOWEVER, in answer to question: you will need to source Lightscribe software from somewhere online as it's not standard Mac software.
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Yes. they will work. In fact, i use them for EXACTLY that purpose. When i use BURN PLAYLIST TO DISC in itunes, and select AUDIO CD, my playlist burns perfectly to the cd, which i can then use on my pc AND on my cd player. Also, for best QUALITY burning i always select 1x (slow) PREFERRED SPEED. It takes a bit longer to burn, but the quality of the burn is more reliable.
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If you look up the model of your burner you should be able to see if it can burn dvd+dl. Or you can remove the drive from the computer and it should say on the label. If you have bought the computer within the past 7-8 years, it should be able to burn them. Though you should be more concerned with the fact that these discs are made by Ume Disc Tech, a third rate disc manufacturer. The media ID of the disc will tell you this. These are horrible discs that I returned because they reported horrible burn scans. They are bottom-of-the-barrell.