How does this drive compare to the TDK or the Plextor drives?
I have never really trusted lite on...but I am wanting to ditch my SCSI Plextor 8/20 and 40max CDROM for an IDE burner...
thanks
ps: StorageReview reviewed it here ->
http://www.storagereview.com/articles/200110/20011024LTR-24102B_1.html
In summary, its strengths include:
SMART-Burn optimizes write speeds and prevents buffer underruns
Inclusion of Nero Burning ROM software
Lowest-priced 24X burner on the market
Quick access times
Excellent application-level read performance
Error correction during CD-DA playback ties the best SR has tested
24X write speeds are some of the fastest SR has measured
The LTR-24102B's weak areas are:
Sparse documentation
No IDE cable included in retail package
Slow audio extraction at the beginning of a CD
Read speeds with CD-RW media are significantly slower than competition
Packet-writing formats trail the competition significantly
Overall, the LTR-24102B performs well enough to garner serious consideration by power users. Its combination of low cost, quick read speeds and spirited writes keep Lite-On's flagship competitive with current Leaderboard champ Plextor. Only slow initial DAE speeds and poor read performance with CD-RW media keep the LTR-24102B from supplanting the PX-W2410TA outright.
I'm gonna go tommorow and return this D-Link mp110 mp3 player I got @ Circuit City for 50bucks. It was an Open box. I am dissappointed with the software and audio quality of it.
Thanks guys.
You rock!