Topic: help with external DVD burner

[spreadheadtom]

I need to purchase one that will support DVD-A.  any suggestions?  planning on using with a laptop
 thanks!!

   Tommy

[dnsacks]

not sure that dvd-a is a hardware issue, suspect it's purely software-related.  I've had great luck with the internal nec 3500a dvd drive that I bought from newegg.com for under $40 -- put it into an external case I also bought from newegg and it runs great as an external.

[JasonSobel]

exactly - any DVD burner will be able to burn you a DVD-A disc, as long as you have the correct software.  and with free software available for DVD-A discs, it's not really an issue.  a while back, I bought an external HP burner, and it's been great for me.  although I'm sure that there are cheaper options available now...

[spreadheadtom]

ok...sounds good T's all around.

I'm trying to get to 24 bit now. so all I will have to have is a player that supports DVD-a then?

[Gordon]

another vote for the nec 35xx drives!  I use mine as an internal but like he said you can get a external case for it.