Burning DVDs

[rjphoto]

I created a Disk Image in iDVD on my eMac.

I transfered the Disk Image to the iMac (Intel 2ghz core duo, Matshita UJ-846).

In Disk Utility, the eMac said Max burn speed was 4X. The iMac said the Max was 2X.

These are new DVD-R disk that are "Labled" 16X single layer (Office Depot Brand).

I started the burns at the same time just to see and the eMac smoked the iMac.

What gives?

The eMac never shows 8X either. Am I doing something wrong or is it the DVD disk?

 

[davidleon]

Burn speed is dependent on the media used AND the capabilities of the DVD burner.

 

[rjphoto]

Burn speed is dependent on the media used AND the capabilities of the DVD burner.

The media says on the lable 16X.

The iMac has a Dual layer burner which I expected to pull off at least 8X on single layer media but only pulle 2X.

The eMac has an 8X burner, but only pulled 4X.

I don't think I have ever gotten the expected results on any DVD burner that I've ever used.