Firmware Update: NEC ND-1300A 1.0B

NEC has released a new firmware for the ND-1300A DVD rewriter. The only change is expanding the number of DVD+R discs that can be recognized by the burner. Convenience is a must, NEC must have thought, because this firmware can be easily installed from Windows. The changelog looks like this:

What will be changed with firmware 1.0B?

• This update does only add new media information to your burner, there will be nothing changed on writing method or problems in conjunction with some burner softwares.
• This update do not create a duallayer burn function.
• This update do not increase writing speed to 8x at DvD+R/-R.
• The DvD+R medias below will be recognized with firmware 1.0B, but be informed, they won`t be added to our list of recommend medias, because there is no guarantee for optimal burn results and performance.
  • 8x PHILIPS
  • 8x RITEK (NEW 8X)
  • 8x NANYA
  • 8x BeALL
  • 8x OPTODISC
  • 8x DAXON (ACER)
  • 8x PROMEDIATE
  • 8x Longs
  • 8x Longs
  • 4x INTER AXIA
  • 4x NANYA
  • 8x NANYA
  • 4x INFODISC
  • 8x GIGASTRAGE
  • 4x Digital Disc Dessau
  • 4x Lead Data
  • 8x INTERMEDIATE

You can write 8x DvD+Rs only up to 4x speed with ND-1300A.