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aruncse30 · 03-11-08, 07:40 PM

Hi frds,

Im planning to get DVD writer.. So which one is cheap and best??

What u guys suggest??

whitestar_999 · 03-11-08, 09:09 PM

samsung & sony.select sata dvd writer not ordinary one if you have extra sata port.

superprash2003 · 03-12-08, 07:54 AM

my friend has samsung, he has a lot of problems with it.. he has to bang the drive to open it..and it doesn't do a good job.. sony is quite good!!

just4kix · 03-12-08, 11:02 AM

I have an old Pioneer Single Layer (A06) and an external LG Dual Layer burners. LG is quite good - I was going to buy Sony/Pioneer but the guy said that LG is quite good and far cheaper.

just4kix · 03-12-08, 11:02 AM

I prefer an external (USB) burner because I can take it along on my tours.

aruncse30 · 03-12-08, 03:03 PM

guys.. my frd suggests... AZUS.. is that good writer??

just4kix · 03-12-08, 04:06 PM

Have not heard of AZUS.

BTW, Sony, Pioneer, etc. are just brands and both companies DO NOT manufacture the devices. They are made by some other companies and sold as OEM products to Sony/Pioneer. But, when you buy Sony or Pioneer, you are assured of stringent quality checks.

So another brand is just as likely to be as good.

whitestar_999 · 03-12-08, 04:23 PM

he means ASUS.its slower.my suggestion is SONY DRU-190A(normal interface) or SONY DRU-845S(SATA interface).SATA is better as it is future proof because in coming months only SATA interface will remain on motherboards while normal/PATA interface is being phased out.

SpArK · 03-12-08, 04:26 PM

dude go for NEW

best to buy Sony

Sony BWU-100A Blu-Ray Disc Writer
(2x/2x/2x BD, 8x/8x/8x DVD+RW, 8x/6x/8x DVD-RW, 4x DVDÂ±RW DL, 32x/16x/24x CD-RW - MPN: BWU100A)
Price Range: $399.00

Description: The BWU-100A drive supports recording both 50GB and 25GB BD-R (write once) and BD-RE (rewritable) discs, as well as 4.7 GB DVD+R/+RW/RAM, 8.5GB DVD+R Double/Dual Layer, and CD-R/-RW discs. Because you can store up to 4 hours of 1080 HD video on a single dual layer 50G BD disc, the BWU-100A is the perfect solution for keeping High Definition video shot on your HDV camcorder in native HD. Boasting up to 50GB of online, random access storage, BD discs are ideal for computer backup and data storage applications. Since the BWU-100A can record DVDs and CDs, all your burning projects can be handled by a single drive. Comprehensive Cyberlink software suite is included to author BD and DVD discs as well as general disc burning for BD/DVD/CDs.

or wate for new months,years the price will go down

just4kix · 03-12-08, 05:12 PM

@spark, what you say is right. But at the moment BD burner is an overkill. Here is why:

a) The BD write speeds are a tad low
b) DVD-DL write speeds are very slow; same is true for DVD±RW, DVD±R, etc.
c) BD media are very costly - one is unlikely to buy them in the near future (1+ years). Hence why buy an equipment that will not be used for its primary use?
d) In 1+ years, the same writer will be costing $150 or less.

Hence my suggestion is to wait.

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03-11-08, 09:09 PM	#2
whitestar_999 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UP(west) Posts: 1,977 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 4	samsung & sony.select sata dvd writer not ordinary one if you have extra sata port.

03-12-08, 07:54 AM	#3
superprash2003 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,766 Rep Power: 6	my friend has samsung, he has a lot of problems with it.. he has to bang the drive to open it..and it doesn't do a good job.. sony is quite good!!

03-12-08, 11:02 AM	#4
just4kix Guardian Angel Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 10,170 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 23	I have an old Pioneer Single Layer (A06) and an external LG Dual Layer burners. LG is quite good - I was going to buy Sony/Pioneer but the guy said that LG is quite good and far cheaper.

03-12-08, 03:03 PM	#6
aruncse30 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London, UK Age: 27 Posts: 423 Rep Power: 3	guys.. my frd suggests... AZUS.. is that good writer??

03-12-08, 04:23 PM	#8
whitestar_999 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UP(west) Posts: 1,977 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 4	he means ASUS.its slower.my suggestion is SONY DRU-190A(normal interface) or SONY DRU-845S(SATA interface).SATA is better as it is future proof because in coming months only SATA interface will remain on motherboards while normal/PATA interface is being phased out.

03-12-08, 04:26 PM	#9
SpArK Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 152 Rep Power: 3	dude go for NEW best to buy Sony Sony BWU-100A Blu-Ray Disc Writer (2x/2x/2x BD, 8x/8x/8x DVD+RW, 8x/6x/8x DVD-RW, 4x DVDÂ±RW DL, 32x/16x/24x CD-RW - MPN: BWU100A) Price Range: $399.00 Description: The BWU-100A drive supports recording both 50GB and 25GB BD-R (write once) and BD-RE (rewritable) discs, as well as 4.7 GB DVD+R/+RW/RAM, 8.5GB DVD+R Double/Dual Layer, and CD-R/-RW discs. Because you can store up to 4 hours of 1080 HD video on a single dual layer 50G BD disc, the BWU-100A is the perfect solution for keeping High Definition video shot on your HDV camcorder in native HD. Boasting up to 50GB of online, random access storage, BD discs are ideal for computer backup and data storage applications. Since the BWU-100A can record DVDs and CDs, all your burning projects can be handled by a single drive. Comprehensive Cyberlink software suite is included to author BD and DVD discs as well as general disc burning for BD/DVD/CDs. or wate for new months,years the price will go down

03-12-08, 05:12 PM	#10
just4kix Guardian Angel Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 10,170 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 23	@spark, what you say is right. But at the moment BD burner is an overkill. Here is why: a) The BD write speeds are a tad low b) DVD-DL write speeds are very slow; same is true for DVD±RW, DVD±R, etc. c) BD media are very costly - one is unlikely to buy them in the near future (1+ years). Hence why buy an equipment that will not be used for its primary use? d) In 1+ years, the same writer will be costing $150 or less. Hence my suggestion is to wait.

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