sidefx Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I currently have a cd-burner and am wanting to upgrade to a DVD Burner.My current cd-burner is a Lite-On and I am very happy with the performance and compatibility with many media brands.I want compatibility first and foremost with my new purchase as I have been down the road with previous cd-burners where media brands were a problem. Lite-On is the first cd-burner I have purchased where brand type wasn't an issue. The 2nd thing I look for is speed - I want the quick burn times, BUT with the best results and also the best read times. Noise isn't really a factor unless it's to a point where I have to warn the neighbours it's just me using my pc and not a Jumbo Jet taking off in the backyard.Any and all suggestions are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverHaze420 Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Hands down Plextor PlexWriter PX-716A DVD Burner. I installed one of these for my friend, he has burned hundreds of dvds without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamehead200 Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I just got myself a Pioneer DVR-109! I haven't had a problem with it since! I've burned quite a few DVDs and haven't had one single coaster due to a problem with the burner! Just make sure you use an 80-pin IDE cable to obtain the best speeds from your burner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvader89 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Only $49.99, and it's a LiteOn too....this one....mrvader89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techniquefreak Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 You can add me to the Plextor camp as well - got a 12x DVD-burner and a 24x cd burner. None of which has ever failed on me.Also note the new plexwriters are a sleek distinguished design and very silent in operation (that's an optional setting) when you want to watch a movie a with great dynamic range so that you don't hear the whizz of the drive during the silent passages.The ripping to HDD also can't be beaten ... So I'd say: Plextor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 If you want a Plextor, get the cheaper Benq 1640. The Plextor 740a is just a rebranded Benq 1640.I recommend the NEC 3540a. It has all the features you need. I have the older 3500 and it works great. I also use a Plextor 52x Premium CD-RW.DVD Writers just don't work as well as Plextor CD Writers.Too bad Plextor is behind the 8 ball on DVD Recorders. They manufacturer great CD Recorders, but lousy DVD ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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