Hey WillWren (pics added by willwren)
 

I just bought a CD burner with Lightscribe which I know is an HP technology. So, question (hopefully you can answer it), can I lightscribe a regular CD-R or does it have to be a specific lightscribe cd?

it has to be a lightscribe

http://www.lightscribe.com/gettingst...dex.aspx?id=87

IMO

Lightscribe = gimmick

I have a printer that you insert the disc in and print on..

Epson FTW !!

Lightscribe has it's advantages over injkjet labels, since the finish is impevious to water.

That being said, I have a big spindle of LS CD's, and I only use them under certain circumstances.

It MUST be LS media. There is a chemical coating on the CD that reacts to the laser and changes color.

(multi-color technology is coming soon).

Now multicolor would be sweet!!!

I actually have the original (first) LS CD ever burned at work. We laminated thermal fax paper to a CD to prove the concept.

LS was developed for people who wanted professional and permanent results over injkjet labelling. So it's not really a 'gimmick'. It works, it's permanent, and it's alot more affordable now than when it was released. Many companies have been licensed to use the technology. This drives the costs down, and makes it a bit more 'mainstream'.

Is it for everyone? No. But there are times you'll want to use it.

Heck yeah. I have one on my desktop...gotta get one for my laptop. I have about 3 spindles of different LS media. I've made SO many cool looking CDs with it. It makes them look so organized, you don't have to worry about durability, etc. Excellent technology. :D

lightscribe FTW!

i have it on my laptop, its pretty wicked sweet.

Someone PM me a reminder I'll get in the morning, and I'll post up some pretty cool pics for you from work. ;)