DVD coaster PISSES ME OFF!
 

Okay, I've got a new sony dru 510a, and it came with sonic DVD burning software.

I practiced with this software on a VCD, just so I knew how it worked. Now I tried to burn my first DVD. The computer spends hours coding the video, burns halfway, and then I get some damn random error message and a coaster.

What the hell am I supposed to do about that? The error message amounted to "couldn't complete command."

What the hell do I do about that? Try again and hope I don't waste $2? This is such bullshit.

Is there some better software out there I could try? I really am not willing to waste 2 dollar discs to make coasters, especially when I have no idea why it did in the first place.


While we're at it:

Athlon XP 1600+
512mb DDR2700
80GB Western Digital Special Edition
30GB WD
XP Pro; all current updates
The DRU is master on IDE 1, the WDSE is master on IDE 0.

I personally like to use Nero to burn my DVD's. I have heard many problems with different burning software so maybe try a different one and see what happens.

My best suggestion is to buy a rewritable disk and try it out a few times before commiting to a write once disk.

First of all update your burner firmware...that will fix alot of incompatibility issues with your burner.
Also what brand of media do you use? I use 2x ritek they work great and are only .89cents a piece shipped :)

Oh yes I've had the thing a few times. Ok to burn DVD's I use Ulead DVD Workshop. I have tried lots of other software but this seems to work best.

For VCD's I use Nero, again after a lot of trial and error this is the best one.

ps - It also make a big difference what DVD disks you use - I have tried Datawrite but these seemed to stick a lot. I now buy Ritek DVD's and I haven't had a problem with them so far.

Try Nero and VCDEasy. VCDEasy is a piece of cake.

Greatest blanks ever...I've had barely any problems with them....go to www.shop4tech.com and buy some they are 89cents a piece in a 100 spindle with free shipping......good deal if you ask me.