Which DVD-R/RW Should I Buy?

[ringfinger]

Need some help deciding between 3 DL DVD-RW Drives. The NEC ND-3540A $40.99, the Plextor PX-740A/SW-BL $73.99 and the Pioneer 110DBK $46.99 I prefer a black bezel as I have a black case. I have the speeds below, I'm leaning more towards the Pioneer which I'm sure jcarle will be happy about B) , however it does burn and read normal cds slower than the rest. But it makes it up with 8X DVD DL speeds. I don't really want to spend much more than the Plextor would cost. So around $75 if at all possible. Other good drive suggestions will do if you know of something better. Thanks!

Plextor	
DVD+R	16X
DVD+RW	8X
DVD-R	16X
DVD-RW	4X
CD-R	48X
CD-RW	32X
DVD+R DL	8X
DVD-R DL	4X

DVD-ROM	16X
CD-ROM	48X

Pioneer	
DVD+R	16X
DVD+RW	8X
DVD-R	16X
DVD-RW	6X
CD-R	40X
CD-RW	32X
DVD+R DL	8X
DVD-R DL	8X

DVD-ROM	16X
CD-ROM	40X

NEC	
DVD+R	16X
DVD+RW	8X
DVD-R	16X
DVD-RW	6X
CD-R	48X
CD-RW	32X
DVD+R DL	8X
DVD-R DL	4X

DVD-ROM	16X
CD-ROM	48X

[ripken204]

nec 3540

[ringfinger]

Ripken, do you know someone with the drive or just going by the specs? Reasoning behind your choice?

[snekul]

Quite frankly, the difference between burning a CD at 40X and 48X isn't that great, I'd worry more about the DVD specs. Normally specs alone aren't enough, however, I'd trust all 3 of those brands. Personally, I'd go with the best deal you can get.

[ringfinger]

snekul, yeah I didn't think it'd be that much of a difference. But how about intensive reading operations from normal cds. Like loading an OS for example, the 40x ~ 48x read speed a noticable pain?

[ripken204]

well if u want to pay for the plextor then get that, but its no better than the nec, its specs are pretty much the best out there and the reviews on it are great

[ringfinger]

Well yeah, I've got the cash for the plextor but if the NEC is fast and quiet thats all Ic are about. Don't need any coasters, the only thing that differs between the NEC and the Plextor is the DVD-RW speed. Hmmmm.... I just figured you get what you pay for, and if I pay more for the plextor it'll be a better quality drive.

[Porn Loader]

benq dw1640

[some_guy]

lol... i just bought one of the items that are listed...

NEC 3540A

[rjz]

Don;t buy lite on. Be careful if you get an oem drive. Check for warranty. Get some good nero software not easy cd creator.

[ringfinger]

I went with the Plextor - retail.... should be here tomorrow or thurs... so we'll see.

[rjz]

Plextor is good.

[ringfinger]

I hope so.... ... I hope my new system will accept it lol. hell... I just hope I can get my new system up and going. Only thing now I lack is the RAM and the HD. So... we'll see!