Recently we reported about rumors that Benq would introduce a firmware update to make their DW800A a dual format DVD recorder, also other sources told us that Benq would make it possible to add dual layer recording technology to this drive. Still a dual format (DVD+RW and DVD-RW writing capabilities) upgrade is intresting news as Benq is in a joint venture with Philips who is heavily promoting the use of only the DVD+RW format.
According to Benq the rumor about adding support for DVD-RW is a little more complicated. The company is currently investigating the technical possibilities to make this happen. Benq's research and development department in Taiwain is currently investigating to add support for DVD-RW but has as of yet not confirmed that this is technically feasible. A company representative told us that when it is possible it will offer a firmware upgrade as soon as possible.
On the dual layer rumor the company did not comment.
Source: CD Freaks
When, if, maybe.. I'm seeing those words way too much. BenQ is going to have some very PO'd customers if these "rumors" they're spreading don't pan out.
Oh, hey, in that case, let me ditch my Plextor 708A for a Benq. 
Happy Birthday to you 
