On 6/13/05, Mark Sargent <powderkeg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Kam Leo wrote: > > >> > >> > > > >Your 4x writer does the media identification, not k3b. > > > that's what I thought too > > > k3b only > >reports the status back to you. > > > yes, i c > > > Are you sure that the disc is > >multispeed? > > > most definitely..tried 2 different 4-12x brands > > > Examine the disc closely. > > > opening me eyes as I type..hehe > > > If 12X is the only speed > >imprinted on the disc it is a high speed disc. > > > > > hehe, yep, confirmed..cheers. > > Mark Sargent. > Here's the definitive source for you regarding 4x-12x CD-RW media and 4x drives: http://www.memorex.com/downloads/whitepapers/Reference%20Guide%20for%20Optical%20Media%209-9.pdf In a nutshell, your drive can read but cannot write overlapping or higher speed media.