Specifications

Table 3-6 Types of media read and written by the SuperDrive

Writing speedReading speedMedia type

16x ZONE, 8x, 4x, 2x, 1x (CLV) depending on

media

8x (CAV max)DVD-R

16x/8x, 4x, 2.4x (CLV) single layer depending

on media

8x (CAV max)DVD+R

4x double-layer6x (CAV max)DVD+R DL

–16x DVD5 (CAV max) 8x DVD9 (CAV

max)

DVD-ROM

6x, 4x, 2x, 1x (CLV) depending on media8x (CAV max)DVD-RW

8x, 4x, 2.4x (CLV) depending on media8x (CAV max)DVD+RW

24x (PCLV)32x (CAV max)CD-R

24x (ZCLV) high speed CD-RW32x (CAV max)CD-RW

–32x (CAV max)CD-ROM

The Apple SuperDrive writes to General Use media as follows: DVD-R 4.7 GB and DVD+R DL 8.5 GB. These discs

are playable in most standard DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives.

For compatibility information regarding recordable DVD formats, refer to

http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#4.3

Digital audio signals from the SuperDrive can be played through the sound outputs under the control of the

Sound Manager.

Combo Drive

As a build-to-order option, the Power Mac G5 computer can have a tray-loading combination DVD-ROM and

CD-RW drive.

The Combo drive can read DVD media and read and write CD media, as shown in Table 3-7 (page 39).

Table 3-7 Types of media read and written by the Combo drive

Writing speedReading speedMedia type

–12x DVD5 (CAV max) 8x DVD9 (CAV max)DVD-ROM

Input and Output Devices

Disk Drives