What CD-writer (not DVD-writer) should I buy. Thanks.

adaadat

Hi,

My current CD-writer is definitely b uggered and so I need a new one.

Can anyone recommend one, to accompany my TSST (Samsung) SH-S182 DVD-re-writer?

I know I can burn CDs in the DVD-writer (which I do), but I would like, as stupid as it sounds, a separate CD-writer.

Thanks.

Just thought: maybe a second DVD-writer would be better, rather than a CD-writer. Can anyone recommend a DVD-writer? Should I buy the same as the one I already have?

Current drives have IDE connections, but motherboard has SATA connections if needed.

If a DVD-writer is best: DVD+/-RW/+/-DL (-RAM?) would be nice along with a headphone socket (not strictly necessary).

Samsung? Toshiba? LG? Pioneer? Lite-On?

Thanks, again.

Red_Rose_Exile

it doesn't have to be all singing, all dancing, and any particular colour?

Hows'about this one for under £20 inc P&P?

spud17

I wanted a cheap DVD rewriter and went for the Liteon, however I had problems with it disliking DVD-RW/+RW, but DVD+R/-R were OK.

I then bought the Samsung SH-S182 and it's been perfect, using the discs the Liteon refused.

So,I'd say double up.

BTW got mine from Play.com for £17.99 delivered, but can't find it on their site.

Red_Rose_Exile

it's been replaced by the 202, spud, and at £15.99 inc del, it's a steal

spud17

t's been replaced by the 202,

Cheers for the info, I now know where to point others.
The Liteon was a disappointment, I had a Liteon CD-rw before and that was excellent.

Red_Rose_Exile

I have a number of lite-ons and have never had a problem, but then again never had a problem with my samsungs or LGs either, just lucky I guess