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ericbee
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_ 		16. July 2004 @ 09:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Looking to find out which model and what vendor to purchase a new DVD Rom drive. Already set with the Pioneer 107 as the burner but, I need another drive for reading only.

Heard good things about the Lite On, but there are so many different versions I have no idea which one to buy. Also heard about the LG but, again don't know much about it or pricing.

Any advice and help on vendors would be most appreciated, a good fast reader that doesn't get bogged down with errors is key.

Thanks guys.
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_ 		16. July 2004 @ 09:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ericbee

Straight DVD readers are getting harder to find and it's easy to understand when a combo drive (DVD reader and a CD-R/RW} only costs about 10 to $15. more. I would personally prefer using a combo drive so that I don't have to use my DVD burner to back CD's to reduce wear on my DVD Rom. The Lite-on is an excellent choice for its speed, reliability, and regular firmware updates. You can get a combo drive at newegg.com for $42.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=5&manufactory=1336&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1
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There's no beating the Lite On 166S if you ask me. Mine tears through everything I've stuffed in it with no hiccups. It has great DAE and is a top choice for playing PC game backups as well. Good stuff!


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-131-112&depa=1
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The Liteys are very nice but i still use my LG16x :) ... can't argue with it: $5. :P

For most tasks people will encounter, virtually any DVDROM will be sufficient.


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I like my Sony CRX320E.
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_ 		16. July 2004 @ 20:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
And I like my Samsung SM-352 combo drive, the original with 8 meg buffer.
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the original with 8 meg buffer.
Heehee I still have an 8MB buffer one around :D My favorite drive back in the day :)
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