Straight Answer on PX-708A/UF V1.07

[antialias]

Hi guys-

I’ve read the Plextor FAQ at the top of this forum, and the firmware release info from Plextor about the firmware update V1.07, and still have the question:

Is the PX-708A now able to burn DL media?

I see the firmware release info says “Improvements: Read support for DVD+R DL media”, but that does not mean it can write DL, does it?

This also confused me:

I agree with Hirngrantn, why update unless you’re willing to pay big bucks for dual-layer and thank you Plextor for 1.07. Before firmware 1.07 the drive was a piece of junk now it will burn just about everything I throw at it.

Thanks in advance!

[zevia]

Is the PX-708A now able to burn DL media?

No, it CAN NOT.

[antialias]

Well, that really stinks. I know I’m asking you to predict the future, but do you think it ever will be able to (with a firmware update)? Or should I try to unload it (eBay) now?

(Thank you for your responce, by the way.)

[bob11879]

Since Plextor announced their DL drive, it would not make marketing sense to release fw to make a now older model have the same capabilities as a newer model. so the answer is NO, Plextor will not release firmware to make any SL drive a DL writer. Since DL media is still scarce and expensive, I’d hang on to the 708 for a while until media becomes readily available, better quality, and cheaper.