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Apple 'Fesses Up to PowerBook SuperDrive Issues

by , 4:25 PM EDT, October 25th, 2005

Apple has released a statement admitting: "Some earlier PowerBook G4 computers that have a SuperDrive with a 2X DVD-R write speed may not be able to burn 8X DVD-R media reliably. Because of this, you should only use 2X or 4X DVD-R media." As Softpedia notes in its coverage of the situation, this issue has been an ongoing one for several months.

The Web site also points out that Apple has done nothing to fix the problem, other than release an advisory statement. SuperDrives with UJ-816 in their model numbers are most likely to be affected by this performance issue.

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Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:13 pm Subject:

That's an issue for a class action suite.


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Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:22 pm Subject: G5 desktops have a suspicious number of reported problems

My G5 desktop with a pioneer 106d superdrive is pretty messed up. It doesn't read about half the DVDs it burned. Apple's help pages have copious numbers of people saying the same thing about these drives. Not a word from Apple.


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Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:45 pm Subject: hmmm

I have a 2x Superdrive PB that I bought on the very first day of availability, and I've burned my way through two 8x spindles without a single problem. System Profiler lists it as a MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-816 drive. I've been using TDK 8x media, but I just bought some Memorex, maybe that won't work as well. Hope not, since it cost $20.


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Close Name:Rainy Day Posts: 607 Joined: 07 Jun 2005
Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:47 pm Subject: Class action gold rush

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That's an issue for a class action suite.


Been injured by Apple Computer? Then partake in the class action gold rush.


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Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:28 am Subject: Why sue Apple?

Unless this is an OS problem (which would then be patchable) or an incompatiblity of the drive to the internal electronics of the computer, the problem lies with the manufacturer of the drive. Correct?


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Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:56 am Subject: sue this you fucking idiot

When the system was introduced, like mine there was no such thing as 8x media. Apple needs to sue dumb asses like you.


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Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:16 am Subject: it's a suit, not a suite

not sure what a class action suite is, although it sounds exciting...


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Close Name:algr Posts: 296 Joined: 07 Aug 2003
Wed Oct 26, 2005 12:31 pm Subject:

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That's an issue for a class action suite.


What is the injury here? That people have to hunt around for 2-4x media? Sucky, but it beats having to keep buying anti-virus software.


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Wed Nov 02, 2005 6:55 am Subject: Ass Holes

These ass holes at Apple still haven't addressed the problem many iMac G4 users are having with their SuperDrives. Come on now, there is clearly a problem with these damn things, as so many owners are having the same problem. Plus Apple's support sucks balls.


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Wed Apr 19, 2006 12:42 am Subject: Update The Firmware
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