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Double-layer DVD technology is supported by
select models only.
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
Optical drive can:
Read CDs, CD-Rs, and
CD-RWs
Read DVDs
Read data on a CD
Play music
Record data or music to
disc for storage or
backup
View DVD movies
Record DVD movies
Play games
CD-ROM
CD-RW
DVD-ROM
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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The Sonic recording programs support the
double-layer technology.
DVD+RW/+R
DVD-RW/–R
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Creating Audio and Data Discs
Combo
Double-
CD-RW/
Layer DVD
DVD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
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