Plextor 712A Dual Layer?

[CeilingHoles]

This is a quote from the new Anantech Optical and Magnetic Storage article:

For the single layer buyer, things are still just as promising as always with media prices coming down every day and burners becoming cheaper as well. NEC's 8x ND-2510A promises to be the best buy this week if 12x speeds aren't a purchase requirement. Plextor's PX-712A would be this week's way to go for the 12x segment. Both drives here are ready to go out of the box for dual layer burning, which should help preserve your investment for a bit longer.

I have a Plextor 712A and I thought it was well known that the drive is great, but it doesn't have dual layer burning. Is this a mistake or is there some new firmware or something?

 

[Bar81]

it doesn't have dual layer burning

 

[Yanagi]

might be possible witha firmware upgrade though, since the NEC 2500A could be "upgraded" to support DL. The laser should be strong enough.

 

[Bar81]

no

 

[DeeKnow]

there are firmware upgrades out there to enable DL, from what i understand... I dont have this drive so can't tell you for sure

 

[Adul]

Its was mistake on my friends part. I shall trout slap him when I see him later on.

 

[gsellis]

I would not worry about it. Plextor may be able to flash it. Even if they can't, 10 DL discs cost more than a 16x DL writer! So, you can wait to upgrade/replace. Shoot, except for DL, there is not media as fast as your burner yet .