DVD write speed on my vaio

[iamolyn54]

How do I get my Sony DW-520A to write to DVD at More than 2X speed it says it can write at 8X but when I put a 8X DVD-R in it will only write at 2X speed?
Please help I have searched the forum with no results.

[MattWilson]

What software are you using to burn your DVD's?

What is your Vaio model?

[kee-lo_]

Make sure you're burning with the AC Power plugged in and using the full AC power setting.

[iamolyn54]

The software is nero 7 but the same with roxio that came with the vaio. model no VGN-FE21M and my laptop is always pluged in and fully charged. By the way also running vista but it was the same on XP.

[MattWilson]

Do you know what firmware version your drive has?

This information can be found through Nero but i can't for the life of me remember how!

[iamolyn54]

Do you know what firmware version your drive has?

This information can be found through Nero but i can't for the life of me remember how!

GFS3 firmware.

[iamolyn54]

Could it just be the media that I am using?

[kee-lo_]

Could be, is it rated for 8x?

I prefer Memorex, Sony and Verbatim, better quality disks last longer, I got some cheap disks 10 years ago and they have now corroded

[iamolyn54]

They are Mr DVD from asda rated at 8X will buy some sony and try them.

[Thalamus.]

Hi ianmolyneux,

I have found TDK DVD +R discs to be very reliable, I have problems in the past burning to cheaper DVD's

Hopefully you will have more success with the new Sony DVD's..