Panasonic's DVD Multi Drives

[TuxOmatic]

This is concerning the recently released PC DVD drive that Panasonic calls "DVD Burner II". The retail model number is LF-D521U and the OEM number is SW-9571-CYY. This drive has a couple of favorable reviews in the DVD Writers section of this site, but I would like to hear from other owners, if there are any. I own a DMR-HS2 and want a burner for my PC that can read and write DVD-RAM. Anyway, here are my questions:

Has anyone had any problems with this drive?

If so, what OS are you using?

Also, can you use the DVD-RAM disks with the cartridge, or do you have to remove the disk first?

I really like the the whole cartridge concept. I can take out the cartridge from the HS2 and toss it aside without any worries. It kinda reminds me of the CD caddies I use with my Amiga CDTV. (I wish I could get my hands on some more of those.)

Thanks for any input!

Tux

[The village idiot]

I can only say that the LF-D310 (311) drive is working well for me in my 'puter. It will use -RAM disks with or without the cartridge. As for the HS2, don't have one. If the Panasonic site says it will do something, then most likely, it will. I have yet to see an exagerated statement about their optical drives. Hope this helps.

http://www.panasonic.co.jp/dvdram/english/

http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/computer/storage/dvdram/index.html