Looking for a good DVD-RW +- Drive

[aprentice]

So, we have opinions on the drives.

What about the discs? Who makes the best dvd-r/rw with all the myriad types of burning that's possible?

Why would you want the best dvd discs, they are expensive enough as it is, you'll end up paying more for the discs than your dvd writer cost. A good and single dvd-r disc goes for $8, and a +r goes for a buck or two more. I'm going for the cheapest there is, $29 for a spindle of 50. They are called "AVB" and you can find them on newegg.com.

 

[Stezo2k]

The 106D is 4X, but it's the external model (for my laptop). I say it works great because with the hacked firmware it rips at 12X, has never made a bad disk, and is extremely quiet.

i don't suppose you could send me a link for that mate?

does the hacked firmware improve the writing speed too?

 

[smegforbrain]

Why would you want the best dvd discs

Well, it's obvious that you missed the point.

Considering that this thread talked about good dvd burners that don't cost an arm and a leg, you think one would take the hint about dvd discs as well.

Let's see, I'll have to give examples it seems.

Fuji, Imation, Memordex. You know, the standard crap they sell in OfficeMax and such. The stuff people generally buy because nobody assumes they're selling their left nut to still buy something with good enough quality that they can put some trust in the product.

 

[aprentice]

Well, it's obvious that you missed the point.

Considering that this thread talked about good dvd burners that don't cost an arm and a leg, you think one would take the hint about dvd discs as well.

Let's see, I'll have to give examples it seems.

Fuji, Imation, Memordex. You know, the standard crap they sell in OfficeMax and such. The stuff people generally buy because nobody assumes they're selling their left nut to still buy something with good enough quality that they can put some trust in the product.

The quality difference between generics and brand name is virtually non existant, if you want to support your favorite company and their trademarks, by all means do so, i'm not stopping you

 

[sheik124]

buy some ritek discs, they're great

 

[smegforbrain]

The quality difference between generics and brand name is virtually non existant,

Well then, that's what I wanted to know.

The fact remains that I do have a preferred brand of cd-r, having found that other brands didn't burn as well (this was when I was still burning mp3s to disc so I had something to listen to at work).

I figured I might as well see if there's something slightly above the rest for dvd discs.

 

[t0rek]

That's not a +/- burner, only +.

I know, bu t I think that is the "first" (you know what I mean) Dual layer DVDRW drive on the market.

What about the Creative one. I know that Creative products are high quality ones but I still want your opinions. Also, if you find any reviews on the web about it please post them here, somehow I cannot find any...

http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?prodid=9599

 

[t0rek]

Dida anybody find any reviews about the Creative DVDRW ???? I can't find any...

 

[sheik124]

they probably don't make the internals, creative used to make CD-ROM drives, but i never heard of a creative burner, just save yourself the hassle and buy a pioneer, they've been in the industry longer than anyone else

 

[t0rek]

they probably don't make the internals, creative used to make CD-ROM drives, but i never heard of a creative burner, just save yourself the hassle and buy a pioneer, they've been in the industry longer than anyone else

... Hey... I own a Creative CDRW drive... it used to rock but it's only 8x but IMO is pure quality, is still working as new after 3 years of use...

 

[smegforbrain]

Ok, it's me... again.

One more question.

Alot of burners are coming out now in 8x. Yet, all of the packs of dvd discs I see say "You can only use this at 4x".

So is there a point yet in getting an 8x burner? Get it to plan ahead?

 

[aprentice]

Ok, it's me... again.

One more question.

Alot of burners are coming out now in 8x. Yet, all of the packs of dvd discs I see say "You can only use this at 4x".

So is there a point yet in getting an 8x burner? Get it to plan ahead?

would make sense considering technology is always moving foward, we will be at 48x dvd burner before we know it

 

[sheik124]

... Hey... I own a Creative CDRW drive... it used to rock but it's only 8x but IMO is pure quality, is still working as new after 3 years of use...

aye, i have a rebadged TEAC (it says HP CD-Writer on it, its a TEAC Wsomething) 4x CD-RW drive from when i bought my Athlon 900, and it still runs like a champ