slow DVD burning on VGN-A497XP

[esdc]

Hello,
I have enjoyed my VGNA497XP for 2 months now and I must say that I am very happy with it.
The only problem is about the DVD burner that works but can never achieve writing speeds higher than 1.8 (that's shown in the RecordNow window).
I have used several type of DVDs (+R / -R / +RW, x2.4, x4, x8) without ever achieving total burning time lower than 50 min (for 4.7 GB of data).
The drive (DW56A) seems to be loaded with latest firmware (PSF3 I think it's called).
Is that burning speed kind of normal performance or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks for the attention.

[kee-lo_]

7 is out now, and it's pretty good

[jumpsuit]

I don't know, these Irish turn up and steal all the thanks for technical advice:smileygrin:

[wheresmybeaver]

Oy!