which dvd drive?

nitinpatil

Hi Guys

I m thinking of buying dvd rw can anyone suggest good model?

also thinking of should I go for external one or internal one?

Regards
Pats

moob_2

Intenal is best.

Go for a Pioneer, NEC or Sony - all have good compatability with discs.

Can't recall modem numbers, but I'd recommend shopping at SVP Communications.

kat21

http://www.burnworld.com/
interesting website with reviews and software too
kat21

justpaper

Pioneer 111d ,. i guess there newer models then that out now but its a serious burner,. go price too

ABH_3

Having had a Sony drive which lasted all of about 6 weeks, I would suggest you don't bother. There drives have some 'issues' which they find difficult to admit too, but if you do some searching on sony dvdrw they become apparant. I contacted Sony and asked about a replacement and where to send their defective unit to. However, they weren't to bothered and expected me to return the drive for their inspection which would take in the region of 28 days and would be done so at my own cost.

I decided to replace it, so chose a NEC which used to be considered very reliable, but that drive broke after 4 months.

Since then I chose http://svp.co.uk/products-solo.php?pid=1055 and am happy to say that this drive has been going strong with daily burns. And unlike the other drives, as of yet hasn't given me any errors\coasters.

HTH

cannyscot_2

I need an external DVD burner for my Dad's birthday -he has only just told me he wants one and the big day is tomorrow -can anyone give me a quick teccy guide

I can find phillips
or phillips lightscribe/freecom /liteon at PC world all from 49.99 to 79.99 -I know there are better prices online but short notice. Trouble is he likes good things but he is totally uselss at anythung technical so criteria is easy to install easy to use ,at a high street store. if poss-or any advice on makes very welcome.

Gib_Gib

You will be wanting USB2 connectivity.

it should be DVD±RW, its not worth buying just + or -, it will not cost any more, but ± means you can use either type of dvd rw.

The ability to read/write dvd ram is not needed, its a nice adition, but dvd ram disks are rarely used. (I am aware pcworld sells them, but I have no idea why)

Dual layer is a tough one, you do really want the ability to write them, but the disks are exceptionally expensive so you are not likely to use it in the long run.

As for lightscribe

Wikipedia wrote:

The purpose of LightScribe is to allow users to create direct-to-disc labels (as opposed to stick-on labels), using their optical disc writer. Special discs and a compatible disc writer are required. After burning data to the read-side of the disc, the user simply turns the media over and inserts it with the label side down. The drive's laser then etches into the label side in such a way that an image is produced.

Its a nice adition, but you need specific dvds to write on them

Hope this helps