DVD Writer

[ferrarimodena360]

Hi!! i am thinking of buying a dvd writer, and i did some research on www.vcdhelp.com and also read a similar thread in the same section...

I already have a cdwriter - i need a dvd writer for mainly 2 reasons.......

1)Storing DATA (4gb on 1 disc - thats kewl)
2)Making exact copies of dvd's (I have a dvd readable drive)

Also will these copies play on my home dvd player?
It isKiiro 838d (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005TPQO/ref=ase_webbuyingmadeeas/026-9885750-2214856)

I am willing to shell out round $300 - $400

hmm i did check out pioneer a05 , but it dosent support all formats (checked on vcdhelp.com)

i believe Lg and Iomega support all formats Link (http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdwriters.php?DVDname=&Search=Search&list=0&toprate=Top+User+Rated)

Thanx

[Krell]

I see no reason why your media wouldnt work with your home player. Your user manual will tell you what formats it supports.


Theres a $100 difference between the Sony and the LG GMA-4040B. You cant put a lot of stock n many of the reviews, as theres just too many factors as to why some people have problems (ie: they cant read the directions, crappy windows environment, etc)


I think any name brand that supports tha many file formats will be fine, and I see no reason to arbitrarily update the firmware. One of the major considerations in buying electronics and computer parts is the manufacturers warrenty, and your ability to get proper service from the retailer.

[ferrarimodena360]

By Krell
I think any name brand that supports tha many file formats will be fine, and I see no reason to arbitrarily update the firmware. One of the major considerations in buying electronics and computer parts is the manufacturers warrenty, and your ability to get proper service from the retailer.

Hey how u doin.....

krell problem is that.........In india dvd writers are too expensive

like a $300 dvd writer .....same model , company and everything is for $950.....

my sis has gone to US, dunno which state,havent spoken to her, and she knows nuthing about all this, she will be buying online....

also kirro is a multi-region dvd player that all it says, manual talks nuthing about dvd-r n all.

[Nothingface5384]

U can get a good dual format dvd writer for under 200$ check this link out

http://pctechtalk.pricegrabber.com/search_attrib.php?page_id=7&sortby=popular-&vendors%5B%5D=0&popup1%5B%5D=0&popup1_attr_id%5B%5D=385&popup3%5B%5D=0&popup3_attr_id%5B%5D=989&popup4%5B%5D=0&popup4_attr_id%5B%5D=990&popup5%5B%5D=0&popup5_attr_id%5B%5D=144&popup6%5B%5D=10%3A394&lo_p=0&hi_p=0&form_keyword=&ut=44a299e601047d56

i likethe optorites HD-burn feature..a bility to burn 1.4GB on 700mb cdr..plextor has a similar feautre called gigarec on their newest drive but thats only a cd writer..

[Theinfamousone]

Have you looked at the A06? Now there's one important thing to know about DVD writers and that is that the "+" format completely sucks. There's nothing redeemable about it. Its media is plain TOO EXPENSIVE. Why should I pay twice as much for DVD+R when a DVD-R holds just as much?

If I was you, I'd get the A06. You don't need all the formats. That being said, I'll sell you my Sony DRU-500a for $200. I've already updated the firmware. It includes the manual, the warranty (I don't know how long is left on it, but I got it in December), the software in all major languages.

It burns DVD-R at 4x, DVD+R at 4x, DVD-RW at 2x and DVD+RW at 2.4x. With some firmware update, the speeds get faster. It's served me well for the time I've had it. And yes, the DVDs play in your home DVD player.

And CD-R at 24x and CD-RW at 10x

[ccc1005]

I heard a week or so ago that Microsoft (Not that I'm a M$ fan) will be building support for the DVD+R/RW format into Longhorn.

Other than this piece of news, there really isnt a big advantage for one of the formats over another. I have the HP DVD 100i myself and it works like a charm (even though it can only do DVD+RW and not R)

And as far as I have seen there is no price different between the two . I checked at Best Buy, and both + and - R sell for $99.99 for 50 disks. In fact the -RW disks were $3 more than +RW for a 5 pack.

[CompuGeek]

The only significant difference between +R and -R is the price of the media.

That's why Dual Format is the way to go. You can buy whichever media is cheapest now or in the future.

I would want an 8x because I'm impatient.

I want this one (http://www.plextor.com/english/products/708A.html).

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[ferrarimodena360]

this is gr8 thanx you guys.......
okie so evy 1 just gimme a link to whatever writer they would buy.......and if possible a reason , i liked pextor (thanx compugeek)

[ccc1005]

Originally posted by CompuGeek
The only significant difference between +R and -R is the price of the media.

Well as far as I have seen the price is about dead even for each format, actually as I said +RWs were actually cheaper (only one instance tho I'm sure its the opposite as well in some stores).

I would agree with the suggestion for the Dual Format drives, as it will be great in the future when one format is generally accepted as the one to use over the other.

[Nothingface5384]

i cames across a page that had a somewhat technical comparison n why one dvd format was better then the other...trying to refind it and post it ihere ;)

[Nothingface5384]

this isnt actaly the article i have read but it works
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Articles/Specific.asp?ArticleHeadline=DVD+Media+Format+Comp atibility+Tests&Series=0&index=0

[bdan629]

I was in the same place u were a week ago..I went out and spent 220 on a pioneer ao5 and it works great...it plays in my ps2....you should really concider this high quality drive more...yes it does not support dvd+r.....but if dvd-r works for you then why do you need it to support dvd+r......dvd+r is less compatible with dvd players than dvd-r anyway...this burner is the way to go man

[lizardsforall]

dvd burner (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=610057&Sku=C147-2006%20P&CatId=89)

130 bucks for a dvd burner, it's where i get all my pc stuff

[Theinfamousone]

Originally posted by CompuGeek
The only significant difference between +R and -R is the price of the media.

That's why Dual Format is the way to go. You can buy whichever media is cheapest now or in the future.

I would want an 8x because I'm impatient.

I want this one (http://www.plextor.com/english/products/708A.html).

:sw

8x? The only problem with that is that you would have to pay a fortune for the media, 4x is isn't worth the extra money to me. I mean, a 2x burn only takes 25 minutes. A 4x burn take 10-15, it would only save you about 5 minutes to upgrade to an 8x burner. And another problem is that I'd be surprised if your hard drive could handle that kind of sustained transfer speed. I mean, that's like 16 megabytes a second. That's pushing it if you ask me.

[CompuGeek]

Originally posted by Theinfamousone
8x? The only problem with that is that you would have to pay a fortune for the media.

Abso-frickin-lutely! That's why I don't have one yet.

I want to burn fast and I don't want to be put over the barrel on media costs.

When I can buy 8x DVD-/+Rs for what CD-Rs cost now, I'll buy a DVD Burner (circa 2010).

And despite all the hearsay and conjecture, plus and minus write-once disks have the same compatability.
Some people have to try different brands because some picky devices don't like certain colors of dye.

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[CompuGeek]

Originally posted by Theinfamousone
I'd be surprised if your hard drive could handle that kind of sustained transfer speed. I mean, that's like 16 megabytes a second. That's pushing it if you ask me.

A good defragged hard drive can sustain twice that many MB/s.

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[Theinfamousone]

Originally posted by CompuGeek
A good defragged hard drive can sustain twice that many MB/s.

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Obviously, in theory it is possible, but when you're paying $5 a disc, I wouldn't risk it. My hard drives are never anywhere close to being defragged.

[CompuGeek]

What risk?

Burn-Proof will save your $5 disc.

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[cgfiend]

I just recently purchased an A06. It's actually a 106D, which is what Alienware is using in their desktop machines, so you know it has to be good. It supports all formats where the A05 did not.

[CompuGeek]

Wow, good thing you have that so you can...
back up your hard drive and all the other thrilling legal uses of a DVD burner. :shy

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[ferrarimodena360]

hey hows dvd-ram format

i am tilting towards pioneer a06 but it dosent support dvd-ram format

others that i like so far
Iomega Super DVD Writer
LG GMA-4040B
http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdwriters.php?DVDname=&writedvdr=1&writedvdrw=1&writedvdplusr=1&writedvdplusrw=1&Submit2=Search&Search=Search&list=0
plz have a look and comment

[cgfiend]

Here's a site with the A06 specs (http://www.n3duplication.co.uk/pioneer_a06_specifications.htm) .

I had thought about getting a Sony, but I've read the drive has problems reading DVD's it makes. lol I figured if it's good enough for Alienware it's good enough for me.

[ferrarimodena360]

Originally posted by cgfiend
Here's a site with the A06 specs (http://www.n3duplication.co.uk/pioneer_a06_specifications.htm) .

I had thought about getting a Sony, but I've read the drive has problems writing DVD's it makes. lol I figured if it's good enough for Alienware it's good enough for me.

A06 is kewl, but what is DVD-RAM format?

and which is a good usb burner within $300?

[CompuGeek]

Forget DVD-RAM. It's been replaced.

cgfiend don't make vague comments against a product if you don't know for sure.

Sony DRU510A (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=781816/ut=0ce638eb9297b18b) is good.

Pioneer 106 (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=932493/ut=0ce638eb9297b18b) is good.

The most for you money is the Dual Format NEC ND1300A (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=841488/ut=0ce638eb9297b18b) for $150.

I believe they all have an external version as well, but that just costs more and takes up desk space.

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[ferrarimodena360]

Originally posted by CompuGeek
Forget DVD-RAM. It's been replaced.

cgfiend don't make vague comments against a product if you don't know for sure.

Sony DRU510A (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=781816/ut=0ce638eb9297b18b) is good.

Pioneer 106 (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=932493/ut=0ce638eb9297b18b) is good.

The most for you money is the Dual Format NEC ND1300A (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=841488/ut=0ce638eb9297b18b) for $150.

I believe they all have an external version as well, but that just costs more and takes up desk space.

:sw

Thanx

So finally its gonna be a dual format burner......

I like pioneer A06 a lot (because of alienware)

plus i have a pioneer 6600 in my car Link (http://www.expressmotion.com.sg/pioneer_fhp6600.htm)

My sis is in ohio for 3 months, she wont be back october, i am gonna sit on my decision for a while may be a new version comes out from sony or pioneer.

[cgfiend]

Originally posted by CompuGeek
Forget DVD-RAM. It's been replaced.

cgfiend don't make vague comments against a product if you don't know for sure.


What vague comments? They're just as vague as yours. I don't buy a product unless I've read reviews on it extensively. So, whenever I recommend something I don't do so lightly.

[ferrarimodena360]

Originally posted by cgfiend
What vague comments? They're just as vague as yours. I don't buy a product unless I've read reviews on it extensively. So, whenever I recommend something I don't do so lightly.

All comments are appreciated, you guys have been of great help, so no fighting.

[CompuGeek]

Originally posted by cgfiend
What vague comments? They're just as vague as yours. I don't buy a product unless I've read reviews on it extensively. So, whenever I recommend something I don't do so lightly.

My bad. I didn't mean to come across like a prick the way I did.

I just try not to say I read that some product has some fault w/o providing a link to what I read, but I shouldn't tell you how to post.

:fire - The bouncing frog was having a bad day.

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[ferrarimodena360]

i am stuck between pioneer a06 or sony dru510a

i stay in india and my sister will be getting the drive from ohio and she wont go back for another year to come so i need reliable drive most of all.

reliability being key price is not at all an issue as i would not mind paying extra $50 or so for a reliable drive

kindly suggest 1 of the two

[CompuGeek]

Pioneer and Sony are both reliable brands that are highly recommended.

There's no reason why you should have any problems with either one.

Buy whichever one is cheaper.

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[ferrarimodena360]

Originally posted by CompuGeek
Pioneer and Sony are both reliable brands that are highly recommended.

There's no reason why you should have any problems with either one.

Buy whichever one is cheaper.

:sw

hmm compugeek still if u had to make a final recomendation

[CompuGeek]

Personally, I would buy the Sony DRU510A.

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[CompuGeek]

Go Here (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=781816/ut=0ce498e9cbbb4ce9) and type in the Zip Code it will be shipped to, sort by BottomLinePrice, and enjoy.

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[ferrarimodena360]

Originally posted by CompuGeek
Go Here (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=781816/ut=0ce498e9cbbb4ce9) and type in the Zip Code it will be shipped to, sort by BottomLinePrice, and enjoy.

:sw

thanx

[ferrarimodena360]

okie so whats the difference between oem and retail........what all will i be missig if i buy oem version of sony dru 510a....

the softwares available with sony are they easily available of the net (registered versions )

which 1 is more advisable
retail or oem?

[CompuGeek]

I would buy OEM.

Retail costs more because it comes with software that you might not even use.

For data just burn using Nero.

For backing up DVD movies you don't need to buy any software, just follow the guides at http://www.doom9.org

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