fast330ci,

Mine didn't eject it either (Maybe you misread "reject"?). But I do get an error message almost immediately. Within 2-3 seconds.

Yesterday, I tried another burn with the (slightly) updated firmware with identical results.

I think we should definitely try something. I now see a few paths we can take:

1) Try DVD-R DL media (Very difficult to find, and still pretty expensive)
2) Get the BenQ (Even more expensive, really no need for another drive if it doesn't work)
3) Try DVD-R DL media in the BenQ (Most expensive)

I guess DVD-R DL is the cheapest thing to try first. Although I highly doubt it'll even work. Getting a BenQ drive and trying our existing DVD+R DL media seems like the best bet, although it still feels like a pretty long shot. The last option would be the last-ditch effort.