Is Nero InfoTool reliable?

[alegator]

I have an LG DVD/CD reader and Nero InfoTool (version 4.2.1.0, latest) is reporting that it is unable to read DVD+RW discs. Yet when I load the reader with a DVD+RW disc it reads it perfectly. So then the report that INfoTool provides on DVD writers/readers is not reliable?

[redwudz]

It may not be reading properly. I assume it just checks the firmware on the burner for all that info. You could try DVDInfoPro. There is also a ad-supported freeware version available.

[alegator]

I installed DVDInfoPro and it reports the same as Nero's InfoTool, uncapable of reading DVD+RW's, but as said it was able to read them. Curious.

[InXess]

Newer generations of players may be more capable than what firmware suggests. What it means it does not officially support DVD+RW, with other words you can't call LG asking about this particular feature. Same thing with standalones, some read more disk types then advertised (with lower reliability though).

[alegator]

Thanks INXS