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What kind of DVD burner?
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ScubaPete
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17. October 2005 @ 15:46 |
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@GlueEater,
You could do that, there's no reason why not.
Then again, with the speed that's attainable with a USB port it's close. A lot of these "Super cheapo" PC's for sale with the flat screen monitor and printer for $300. or $400. have limited bays and slots. You get what you pay for and this, is one such a time. As long as you have a decent processor and RAM (I do so LOVE my RAM, Lol) and 1, 2.0, USB port, you can do most anything. I currently have a printer, a scanner, 2 HD's totaling 1/2 terabyte and 2 - DL, 16X burners all on USB. Changing a PC is a snap, most everything is just a USB Plug-in.
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17. October 2005 @ 17:16 |
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Yeah but external drives are so much more expensive than an internal one. And suppose tshensley doesn' t have a 2.0 usb.
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ScubaPete
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17. October 2005 @ 17:53 |
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Yeah but external drives are so much more expensive than an internal one.
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It's the exact same drive, add $25.00 for a top of the line box -
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And suppose tshensley doesn' t have a 2.0 usb.
If the PC were made in the last 3 to 4 years, it has one !
if not, add a card, they're dirt cheap ~
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17. October 2005 @ 17:58 |
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O I'm sorry. The last time I've even looked at an external drive was about 18 months ago. And when I saw them then they were something like an extra hundred.
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tshensley
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18. October 2005 @ 05:07 |
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Hey Guys,
My friend is selling me a box he has for $20. I have Nero 6 and now the external box, all that is left is the burner.
I guess since I didn't request a DVD burner Gateway only sent me DVD R and a CDRW I guess it is just one of those things that I over looked. Anyway, that's in the past. Now I need a good DVD writer. I'll keep looking.
tsh
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ScubaPete
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30. October 2005 @ 20:00 |
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The only burners that anyone has posted problems with, were those bearing the HP name and those made for Memorex (though they changed so much from time to time I have no idea who is making them now - whoever is cheaper at that moment - Lol :)
I have a BenQ 1625 and cannot say enough good about it.
My suggestions:
1. Buy one that can change Book type.
They are:
Ben Q
LG
Lite-On
Nec
Nu Tec
Plextor
and Ricoh
2. Buy a burner that supports dual-format media (DVD +R/RW & DVD-R/ RW media as well as one that supports Dual-layered burning. I almost hate to say that BUT if I didn't put it down, there would be someone who would still be selling a crappy burner able to only burn +R media at 4X.
3. Purchase those drives that support LightScribe burning. They are drives capable of "burning" a label on your DVD disc. Soon, around the beginning of this year, LightScribe discs will be able to burn a "silkscreen" quality colored labels directly on your DVD. Currently, it's available in only gold-tone silkscreen though it still looks cooler than cool (:D)
DL Burner prices begin from $35.00 to $70.00 USD)
Always buy quality. Quality never goes out of style.
Cheers,
Pete
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30. October 2005 @ 20:34 |
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I am going to have to advise against buying a Lite-Ons, i've had some problems with a Lite-On 1693S, and so have alot of people. Mines can't booktype ,teh booktypin option is greyed out and when I Nero tool on it it comes back as a DVD+R. I think it was just a bad batch, I hear that Lite-ons manufactured in teh summer months this year was real bad. So I'd jsut go and buy a BenQ or something else from the list.
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30. October 2005 @ 20:52 |
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Have you tried the lite-on booktype utility with your litey? Thats all I ever use. The booktype option in shrink is grayed out when I try to use my litey to burn with it too but with the lite-on booktype utility it is set to booktype my DVD+R media to dvd-rom in the drives eeprom and they are always booktyped dvd-rom. Here's a link to the utility and there is also a link to a usage guide there too. http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=83441
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30. October 2005 @ 21:00 |
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Thank you, I didn't know that.
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30. October 2005 @ 21:16 |
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GlueEater,
You're welcome. Read that usage guide cause the utility can be somewhat confusing/misleading. Verify the booktype with dvd identifier after a burn and let me know how you come out.
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30. October 2005 @ 21:44 |
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@Mort81, I have just read through this whole thread, boy you really needed that break. I hope tshenley listens to the good advice given and purchases a decent burner. Wont be long before he's up and burning. Cheers.
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30. October 2005 @ 21:55 |
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gwendolin,
Hehe, I think he got things sorted. Hope so anyway. :)
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31. October 2005 @ 00:51 |
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Maybe I'm lucky, but my Litey 1693S has been nothing but flawless since I installed it a few months ago. Just doesn't seem to like those Maxell DVD+R from Japan...
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ScubaPete
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31. October 2005 @ 12:31 |
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I don't have any experience with Lite-On BUT I have nothing but good to say about my NEC and BenQ.
My 2 Pioneer burners are reliable BUT they won't change Book Types ~ a feature I've grown to like.
I'm also a big fan of LightScribe discs and cannot wait until the color discs come out early in 2006.
As I said at the beginning, the choices I laid out are my personal favorites and I listed my reasons why they are that.
I just don't like HP drives or Memorex (maybe it's because of the name, I'm not sure.)
Cheers all,
Pete
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