REX,
I see. I didn’t know there was a series of discs (should’ve done my homework before asking). If it was me, I’d go for a dual-layer DVD burner, as long as you’re going to the trouble anyway.[:D]
Jeff
Well, Rex…at least you GOT one of these DVDs. I’d like to view them as well, but have not seen any ads to order them, nor have I been sent one out of the blue, like some forum members say they have gotten them.
Where o’ where can I order one…H-m-m-m-m-m, Kalmbach email in above post…going to have to email Mr. Stephens…
Good idea John. At least he can tell you when they will be available to everyone. I really enjoy the layout visits and all the how-to’s that is included.
The DVD’s order is: first video is about Layout, second about Technique, third about Prototype…Fourth about Layout, fifth about Technique, sixth about Prototype… and continues on like that with the videos. Of course you can go to any one of the 15 video clips by using the menu. There is also some PDF files with more info. This one has “Building your first Model Railroad”, and “Optimize Your Operation”.
REX
Check the cd drive properties it may only take cd’s or -dvd’s (most DvD’s are a +) I ovn 2 computers & my both of my DVDplayers are universial. Also see if you have a compatible program to play it.
WOW!! That almost qualifies as an antique in computer terms. I had to drop back to a Pentium 100 with 32 megs of ram when my good system got hit by lightning.[:(]
Still got the job done though. I’ll give it that.
Nice to see Kalmbach respond like that. Keep up the great work guys!!![tup]
1 more thing how much ram do you have?
Mac,
The computer is a Dell 8200, 2.5 gig Pentium4, with 512 MB of ram, running Windows XP.
REX
Loather,
Antique is right! I started in electronics in 1963 during the tube/transistor trainsition (yes, there was a transition other than steam/diesels[:D] ) and I pretty much stayed up to date until I started teaching in Manufacturing Technology in 1990. It didn’t take long for me to get so far behind that I am now lucky to figure out a simple modern circuit [D)] . But, that’s what you get when you have computers designing computers.
REX
He already did. Check the thread/pay attention. [:D]
Jeff
I just got my computer back from the shop. They ended up having to replace the DVD player with a newer model. All indications pointed to the old player’s incompatibility with the DVD format. Although my computer is only 3 years old, the age of my old DVD player may have been greater. The only thing for sure that we know is that my old player was not compatible with “+R” formats and probably was not with any other newer versions.
Gees! I thought a DVD was a DVD.[:I]
All is well and I am back in the saddle and enjoying my Model Railroader DREAM-PLAN-BUILD DVD on my computer. I sure am looking forward to the release of the series.Maybe they will let us know something soon.Thanks to all that posted their thoughts and ideas on this thread. [;)]
[:)] REX [:)]
Rex:
DVD+R is a more recent format on PC DVD drives, so it does not surprise me that your 3 year old DVD drive won’t play DVD+Rs. So you have:
Glass Mastered DVDs - pressed not burned (most Hollywood DVDs done this way) … not economical for small runs. Pressed DVDs have deeper grooves and are the most compatible of all DVD formats.
Then we have the different DVD burning formats:
DVD-R - Older write one-time DVD format. Most compatible format for PCs.
DVD+R - Newer write one-time DVD format. Most compatible format for standalone DVD players.
DVD-RW - Older rewriteable DVD format. Similar to DVD-R format, but not read compatible with DVD-R. Drive must be DVD-RW compatible to read it.
DVD+RW - Newer rewriteable DVD format. Similar to DVD+R format, but not read compatible with DVD+R. Drive must be DVD+RW compatible to read it.
From all indications, MR is test marketing this DVD, so as a small run DVD, I figured it was a DVD+R – the best choice unless you want to play the DVD on a PC.
Unfortunately, DVD+Rs are also the least compatible format if you want to play the DVD on a PC. Go figure. [B)]
Just when we think we’ve finally got it all licked, now the new high-definition DVD format wars are starting, with HD-DVD and BluRay lining up to take pot shots at each other …
Gee, nothing’s ever simple, is it? [swg]
Zowwy! More formats? Well, maybe I am in good shape for a while. My problem could have also been something in the firmware. It was hard to pin point, but a new one fixed it up. I got a burner type which is something I didn’t have before.
REX
Rex, you should send your bill to MR. Whenever I buy a DVD from anywhere, unless it’s stated that it’s a burnt DVD (either DVD-R, DVD+R, or DVD-RAM) then I expect a pressed DVD. Any retail DVD should work on any DVD player. You shouldn’t have had to purchase a new DVD drive just to get it to work.
That being said… good luck with that. At least new DVD burners aren’t all that expensive anymore.
Rex:
Not to worry, most modern PC DVD drives/burners (within the last 2 years) cover all the formats for DVDs and CDs. For example, here’s a burner that’s $51 and does everything: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827129161&ATT=CD+DVD+Burners+RW+Dr