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which dvd rom drive to buy
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skidder
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2. February 2005 @ 14:08 |
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I need to replace my dvd rom drive, can anyone give me some advice what to buy. I burn alot of dvds with dycrpter and shrink it seems that the read time is long. Is their a difference in dvd roms that will read faster than others?
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ddp
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2. February 2005 @ 14:42 |
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just the read speed like 8x vs 16x & your talking about dvd rom not dvd burner, right??
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skidder
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2. February 2005 @ 16:02 |
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yeh just read speed. not my burner, I'm happy with the speed of it. I was just curious if I go with a faster read speed on my rom drive if it causes read errors when backing up dvds. Like I said I use dycrypter, shrink occasionally dvd cloner II, is their a limit on how fast the dvd can be read.
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ddp
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2. February 2005 @ 16:29 |
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should be no problem, highest speed if right is 16x. what was speed of yours?
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skidder
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2. February 2005 @ 17:11 |
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I'm not sure, my computer is a dell it came with a samsung dvd rom sd616. It is only 3 years old, when I called dell and told them the problems I was having with it they said I need to replace it. As far as I'm concerned samsung stinks. can you recommend one that is good and will last more than 3 years. My Burner I installed is a TDK 440N do I need to worry about compatability my operating system is windows xp home ed. We have our computer routed to our sterio receiver and TV, so our dvd rom is frequently used!
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ddp
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2. February 2005 @ 17:19 |
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old dvd was 16x. check this but prices are canadian.
Hitachi 16X $29
LG 16X $33
LG 16X (Black) $37
Pioneer 16X $39
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2. February 2005 @ 19:03 |
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Starbuck1
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7. February 2005 @ 09:56 |
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Like Nephilim suggests, I also recommend Lite-On models and the Sony DDU1613 is a good dvd-rom at $25.50 from newegg.com. Just be sure it reads all formats. I replaced my old NEC because it could not read a dvd+/-rw. So, I have 2 Sony's and 2 Lite-On's now and they both are sweet. Good Luck and keep us posted on your purchase.
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jazzyg
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22. February 2005 @ 16:23 |
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Can anyone recommend a good slot drive dvd-rom? Thanks in advance.
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22. February 2005 @ 16:58 |
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Pioneer makes an outstanding slot loading ROM - it's the model 116 I believe. I've owned two and they were great :)
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jazzyg
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22. February 2005 @ 18:37 |
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Thanks Nephilim...I will see if I can find that model somewhere online.
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24. February 2005 @ 13:24 |
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I am very pleased with my Plextor, see my sig for model.
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ddp
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24. February 2005 @ 13:48 |
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pulsar, must be an invisible drive than as i don't see your sig
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24. February 2005 @ 14:42 |
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It's the Plextor PX-116A I believe :)
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25. February 2005 @ 10:24 |
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My sig is under all of my text that I wrote! Well spotted Neph!
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ScubaBud
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25. February 2005 @ 16:37 |
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ddp,
Do you live near an Optometrist? <G>
(Payback for the Math plug in the other thread!!!) <G>
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ddp
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25. February 2005 @ 16:48 |
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pulsar use to have a picture in his sig that somewhat looked like wolverine from the xmen movies so that is why i didn't see his sig as the picture wasn't there
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ScubaBud
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25. February 2005 @ 16:50 |
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Yea Yea Yea...
first the eyes, then the memory... See what happens when you become an Addict! <G>
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ddp
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25. February 2005 @ 16:53 |
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my eyes are good as i work with components 1mm across
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ScubaBud
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25. February 2005 @ 16:55 |
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I have to use magnifying glasses along with my contacts nowadays to see up close. Without the contacts I can see great close up. Now I look as old as I feel. :)
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ddp
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25. February 2005 @ 16:57 |
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i don't wear glasses or contacts & the only 1 in the family who doesn't YET!!!
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26. February 2005 @ 08:22 |
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I've never had a picture in my sig ddp , just my system specs! This is as I do not know how to do it!! Is your memory failing you as well as your ocular facilities?!!!!!! LOL
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ddp
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26. February 2005 @ 08:49 |
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ScubaBud
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26. February 2005 @ 09:16 |
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See, I told ya!!!
first the eyes, then the memory... That's what happens when you become an Addict!
Time for rehab! <G>
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ddp
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26. February 2005 @ 09:32 |
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