Backup DVD Nav Discs... Do they work???
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Backup DVD Nav Discs... Do they work???
Ok, when I had my COMAND system, I used my backup copies of the originals because I didn't want to scratch up my originals and be screwed... and thos backup copies worked beautifully...
Now, since then, I've sold the COMAND, and picked up a nice DVD Nav...
Question is, anyone out there with a DVD Nav system run it with a backup copy of the DVD Nav Disc???
I know the simple answer is to just burn a copy and try it, but, I broke my DVD burner, and before I run out and buy another burner, I just wanted to know if it will actually work...
Burning a CD is much simpler than burning a DVD due to the multiple layers & sides... and typical consumer DVD burners aren't capable of making multi layer, multi sided discs...
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated...
Now, since then, I've sold the COMAND, and picked up a nice DVD Nav...
Question is, anyone out there with a DVD Nav system run it with a backup copy of the DVD Nav Disc???
I know the simple answer is to just burn a copy and try it, but, I broke my DVD burner, and before I run out and buy another burner, I just wanted to know if it will actually work...
Burning a CD is much simpler than burning a DVD due to the multiple layers & sides... and typical consumer DVD burners aren't capable of making multi layer, multi sided discs...
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated...
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I did a quick test and made a copy of my COMAND DVD for North America (2004.1 disc). The copy was made on my Powerbook using Toast 6 on a TDK 2x DVD-R. I just popped the disc into the DVD-ROM drive and it was read just fine. I played around with the map a bit and it seems to be working ok. I'll test it a bit more today but given that the software loaded and the map data displayed properly, I don't expect any problems. For reference, the original COMAND disc was single-layer with just over 1GB of data.
As for your purchase of a new DVD burner, I would hold off until later this year. Multi-layer capable burners are expected mid-year. Another interesting development is this story about burners coming in 6 months:
"HP has developed a technology called 'LightScribe' which can inscribe via laser a 'silk screen-like, high-contrast' label on the top of CDs and DVDs with a special coating. First burn your data, then flip over the LightScribe media to burn an image on the label. While it's an HP technology, at least six different manufacturers are expected to include the technology in their burners."
Here's a link to the story from PCWorld:
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/...030804x,00.asp
As for your purchase of a new DVD burner, I would hold off until later this year. Multi-layer capable burners are expected mid-year. Another interesting development is this story about burners coming in 6 months:
"HP has developed a technology called 'LightScribe' which can inscribe via laser a 'silk screen-like, high-contrast' label on the top of CDs and DVDs with a special coating. First burn your data, then flip over the LightScribe media to burn an image on the label. While it's an HP technology, at least six different manufacturers are expected to include the technology in their burners."
Here's a link to the story from PCWorld:
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/...030804x,00.asp
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So nice that the industry backs up my post. 
Philips had a press release 2 days ago on a multi-layer burner they'll release in Europe in April:
http://www.press.ce.philips.com/press/documents596.html
Sony says they'll ship their multi-layer capable burner at the end of Q2:
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News...RelatedID=5122
Philips had a press release 2 days ago on a multi-layer burner they'll release in Europe in April:http://www.press.ce.philips.com/press/documents596.html
Sony says they'll ship their multi-layer capable burner at the end of Q2:
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News...RelatedID=5122
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Originally posted by rgbyhkr
I did a quick test and made a copy of my COMAND DVD for North America (2004.1 disc). The copy was made on my Powerbook using Toast 6 on a TDK 2x DVD-R. I just popped the disc into the DVD-ROM drive and it was read just fine. I played around with the map a bit and it seems to be working ok. I'll test it a bit more today but given that the software loaded and the map data displayed properly, I don't expect any problems. For reference, the original COMAND disc was single-layer with just over 1GB of data.
As for your purchase of a new DVD burner, I would hold off until later this year. Multi-layer capable burners are expected mid-year. Another interesting development is this story about burners coming in 6 months:
"HP has developed a technology called 'LightScribe' which can inscribe via laser a 'silk screen-like, high-contrast' label on the top of CDs and DVDs with a special coating. First burn your data, then flip over the LightScribe media to burn an image on the label. While it's an HP technology, at least six different manufacturers are expected to include the technology in their burners."
Here's a link to the story from PCWorld:
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/...030804x,00.asp
I did a quick test and made a copy of my COMAND DVD for North America (2004.1 disc). The copy was made on my Powerbook using Toast 6 on a TDK 2x DVD-R. I just popped the disc into the DVD-ROM drive and it was read just fine. I played around with the map a bit and it seems to be working ok. I'll test it a bit more today but given that the software loaded and the map data displayed properly, I don't expect any problems. For reference, the original COMAND disc was single-layer with just over 1GB of data.
As for your purchase of a new DVD burner, I would hold off until later this year. Multi-layer capable burners are expected mid-year. Another interesting development is this story about burners coming in 6 months:
"HP has developed a technology called 'LightScribe' which can inscribe via laser a 'silk screen-like, high-contrast' label on the top of CDs and DVDs with a special coating. First burn your data, then flip over the LightScribe media to burn an image on the label. While it's an HP technology, at least six different manufacturers are expected to include the technology in their burners."
Here's a link to the story from PCWorld:
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/...030804x,00.asp
That sounds like good news for me.... Just hope my aftermarket DVD Nav disc is about the same size...
That HP burner sounds amazing... i can only imagine how much the media will cost...
