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Gear / Technical Help => Post-Processing, Computer / Streaming / Internet Devices & Related Activity => Topic started by: kkaye on February 02, 2004, 09:33:03 PM
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Hey now Im looking to get an internal dvd writer , does anyone have any suggestions?
I also want to be able to burn cds, to replace my old cdrw drive, do I need a "dual format" drive and what does that mean??
Im looking at this one:
Sony 8x max internal dvd+R dual format drive
(what is dual format?)
dvd+r 8x write, 4x rewrite, 12x read
dvd-r 4 x write, 4xrewrite , 12x read
cd-rw 40 x write, 24x rewrite 40x read
My main focus would be burning movies & audio cds
Any tips? Thanks
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Hey now Im looking to get an internal dvd writer , does anyone have any suggestions?
I also want to be able to burn cds, to replace my old cdrw drive, do I need a "dual format" drive and what does that mean??
Im looking at this one:
Sony 8x max internal dvd+R dual format drive
(what is dual format?)
dvd+r 8x write, 4x rewrite, 12x read
dvd-r 4 x write, 4xrewrite , 12x read
cd-rw 40 x write, 24x rewrite 40x read
My main focus would be burning movies & audio cds
Any tips? Thanks
i've got a Sony 4x and works great. i've heard great things about Plextor, Panasonic and NEC writers.
dual format means that the drive will burn both DVD-R and +R media.
marc
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The plextor 708a meets those specs & IMO is a fantastic burner. Sony's are nice but i didn't really like my old Panasonic 1XDVD-R, burnt too many coasters. You don't necessarily need a dual format burner. DVD-R & DVD+R are just different formats, again IMO niether really having any real advantages over one another. Just depends on if you want the ability to write/read the other format or not. If your gonna trade discs with other folks it's nice to know it'll be compatible. Here are links to both those burners:
Sony DRU-530a: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-131-216&catalog=5&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=0
Plextor BPS-708a: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-131-323&catalog=5&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=0
Both are about the same price, only difference is the Plextor is an OEM. & you could probably do a bit better on price for both @ a different retailer.
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http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=1839337/ut=2308dc5a4ae0f7fc
NEC ND-2500A DVD±RW Writer
(8x/4x/12x DVD+RW, 8x/4x/12x DVD-RW, 32x/16x/40x CD-RW)
it'll write both + and - dvdr media at 8x, and burn cds at 32x. i can get one delivered to my door for $115 (non oem) from Future Power PC. Your price might be a little different depending on your location. You can read reviews of the product on pricegrabber, and reviews of the seller.
I have the NEC 1300a that burns both at 4x, have never had a problem with it. two of my friends just bought the 2500a and they love them.
ed
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pricewatch.com
got my sony delievered a few weeks back...with shipping, $110....works like a dream...
Peace
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pricewatch.com
got my sony delievered a few weeks back...with shipping, $110....works like a dream...
Peace
which Sony did you get? i got the DRU-14A for $122 w/shipping.
marc
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Pioneer A06 haven't had any probs. Picked mine up for 150 off ebay i'm sure they are cheaper now
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i just got a LITE ON LDW811S Dual mode (meaning it does both + and - types of media also does cd's). 120 @ mwave.com (no affiliation thats just where i get my computer gear)
I have used it for some moves and archiving a bunch of SHN's
Had this for a few months and it works great.
We also have a LG 4x dula mode at work don't know the model number but it works good as well.
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I have an NEC ND-2500A and like it a lot. It can burn Fuji 4X DVD-R discs at 8X w/ no problems that I can tell so far. -d