What the difference- CD/DVD things...

BarginHunter1985

Hey people cud you tell me the difference btw these two.

16x DVD+/-RW and CDRW/DVD-ROM Combo

I base this on the point I am buying a computer today...and I dunno which one to get...

Also what is better XP home or XP professional....

Cheers guys..

BH

twist3d

the 16x one will write to cd's and dvds and play dvds and cds whereas the other one will only write to cds and watch dvds. For the price difference I would recommend going with the dvd writer as it will allow you to back up more data.

XP proffesional is better but if you are a regular user just get home as you wont notice the difference. Ie if you just want to do the usual stuff like games and word process and web etc.

Where you buying the drive from and what price?

superscaper

the 16xdvd+/-RW can write to dvd rw discs, the cdrw/dvd-rom combo can't.

XP pro is better but if you're not bothered about the extras such as using pc as a server or easier networking facilities xp home does the job without any noticeable difference.

BarginHunter1985

From Dell...either the D07511 or D07515t you can see them at the bottom of this page is your press the link http://www.dmxdimension.com/blogcategory/dell_uk_dimension_5150.html

So to confirm the 16x will copy DVDs?

Cheers

superscaper

BarginHunter1985 wrote:

From Dell...either the D07511 or D07515t you can see them at the bottom of this page is your press the link http://www.dmxdimension.com/blogcategory/dell_uk_dimension_5150.html

So to confirm the 16x will copy DVDs?

Cheers

It will write to writeable dvd discs, the combo can only play dvds.

twist3d

BarginHunter1985 wrote:

From Dell...either the D07511 or D07515t you can see them at the bottom of this page is your press the link http://www.dmxdimension.com/blogcategory/dell_uk_dimension_5150.html

So to confirm the 16x will copy DVDs?

Cheers

Nice system your getting btw. I dont buy Dell because I build my own machines and I dont like the onboard graphics they do but a great deal you found yourself there.

BarginHunter1985

Cheers...guys

BarginHunter1985

Is it any good?

wonderfullife_2

Hi
If I had to choose between the 2, I would go for the D07515t, 19" monitor/dvd writer and a dedicated graphics card, although you do lose on mem, but thats easily upgradeable and pretty cheap.

BarginHunter1985

Thank you...I went for the other one...but I got 17'' monitor/dvd writer and a 256MB graphics...and I kept the memory...the guy I spoke to gave me a deal...if anyone wants his direct dial PM me..

C_Ronaldo

on the front of my dvd drive it says compact disc rewritable ultra speed, DVD+ rewritable and dvd r/rw, what does that mean