what does this mean exactly?

pavlovs_dog

me again, with another dumb blonde question

i have recently upgraded from a clunky old pc which made the average calculator look like a supercomputer, to a flashy hi spec bells and whistles PC. which has a recordable drive on - something ive never owned before, and im not quite sure what it can do, or how to use it

according to the box, it has a dual layer dvd writer +R/ +RW 16x / 8x max, which supports lightscribe technology.

could someone please translate what this means for me?! can i record audio CDs, or only dvds? and can i use these disks to make the back up/restore disk thingy for my computer?

thanks

p_d :beer:

woo

do you know who makes your DVD drive and model?

You will be able to do CDs and DVDs and you can use it to make backups, if the specs are as you so you will need to be sure you buy the right DVDs hence my question.

pavlovs_dog

its a HP PC, so i assume its HP

Browntoa

it will burn CDs+ DVD's (including Dual Layer DVD's) an depending on the Pc you can burn the back up restore Cd or DVD

Browntoa

this is what Lightscribe is

http://www.lightscribe.com/gettingstarted/index.aspx?id=87

Learn all about the three things you need to burn LightScribe labels: LightScribe hardware, LightScribe software, and LightScribe media.
Hardware
Hardware refers to LightScribe-enabled drives. You must have a drive (either included in your PC or notebook or purchased separately as an internal or external drive) with LightScribe technology.
To confirm that you have a LightScribe-enabled drive, look for the LightScribe logo on the outside of your drive or your computer.
Find out more about LightScribe-enabled hardware.
Software
Label-making software comes with most hardware products. There are many different types of LightScribe-enabled software. The type you get will depend on your hardware.
You can also take advantage of the LightScribe Simple Labeler. This easy-to-use tool allows you to design labels in just a few simple steps.
Labeling software may also be purchased separately or SureThing 4SE can be downloaded for free.
Once you've installed your software, you can create unique designs with your own photos, artwork, and text. Your software also includes backgrounds that have been created especially for LightScribe. Use the backgrounds as they are, or embellish them any way you like.
In addition to label-making software, you'll also need the LightScribe System Software. Each hardware manufacturer will provide the optimal version for their systems, but you can also download a universal version. In some cases, the LightScribe System Software is included in the labeling application. Otherwise, it needs to be installed separately.
Find out more about LightScribe-enabled software.
Media
LightScribe CDs and DVDs have a special coating that interacts with the laser from your LightScribe-enabled drive. You must use LightScribe media (CDs and DVDs) in order to burn a label onto your discs.
A few things to remember about LightScribe media:

• LightScribe discs are gold, and the designs appear in grayscale, similar to a black-and-white photograph (even if you create your design in full color). New color background discs will be available in 2006.

• Any LightScribe media works in any LightScribe drive.

• Currently, media is available in CD-R, DVD+R and DVD-R.

• Software and media carry the LightScribe logo on the packaging.

Find out more about LightScribe-enabled media.

pavlovs_dog

so unless i want to burn the text onto the surface of the disks, for general recording, what type of disks do i need?

Chippy_Minton

The following discs will work:

CD-R and CD-RW.
DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Dual layer) and DVD+RW DL (Dual layer rewritable).

But not: DVD-R, DVD-RW nor DVD-RAM.