Topic: iso: dvd burner

[kkaye]

Im starting to shop around for a dvd burner, looking for some tips on what to get.
First, Im looking at Best Buy because I have a gift card, and I am  mostly looking to burn dvd movies
and also looking to get into trading multiple shn/flac shows on one dvd disc , and possibly re do my massive archive this way as well. ( I have TOO many single shows archived on 2 cds)

What is good software to burn also? Im using Nero now stricly for audio discs, I see this Sony drive comes with a Nero bundle >
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1089890502547&skuId=6782902&productCategoryId=cat01041&type=product

Any suggestions appreciated!

[Diggin]

how big is your gift card?
You can get http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-152-035&DEPA=0 for $63 + shipping (which is free I think)
Nero 6.x.x.x has DVD burning built into it and that is what I use 80% of the time

[George]

I own a Sony dvd burner and it's been nothing but headaches.  I believe the model# is DRU-510A.  It's very noisy, makes coasters in groups (meaning 4 or 5 cdr's in a row), a bit wacky when it comes to reading discs, especially for eac (causes eac to lock up quite often).  Once it started making multiple coasters, i quickly ordered a Plextor dual dvd burner and it's been great so far, paid around $160 on newegg. 

[kkaye]

Thanks , looks like new egg is the place huh? Turns out my Best Buy is only for 50 bux, so I think Ill go this route. +T to both of you

[Diggin]

I have that model and haven't had 1 coaster and if you upgrade the firmware you can overburn a lot of the DVDs.  I have some 8x DVDs that burn perfect at 12x

http://club.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=86

[dnsacks]

What Diggin' said, plus the nec drive is really quiet.  A GREAT deal @ $62.

[kkaye]

One more question, I currently use Nero v 6.3.1.6 and only see a selection for a "mini dvd" ?
How would I burn a dvd / or could I use this one?

[Ed.]

www.pricegrabber.com  - might wanna check that place out for the lowest prices.

nero won't allow you to mess around with the dvd functions until there is a dvd burner present.  once its installed, you should be able to start up nereo and start burning.

[Diggin]

I use the StartSmart or whatever that is called, set it to advanced settings, and then you will get DVD Video option

[rerem]

New Egg also has a Lite-on with the same specs including double layer. My CD burner was a Cendyne--but is actually Lite-On made,and that is what my puter sees it s. Lite-on may also make the NEC and son will make all the HP stuff. My burner has done 800+ discs and the only coasters were when power went out during a rainstorm