Which DVD+RW burner should I buy?

[dcpsoguy]

http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=27-182-023&DEPA=0

Optorite 8X DVD+RW/-RW Drive Model DD0405, Retail


OR

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=27-154-009&depa=0

NU Technology Black 8X DVD+RW/-RW Drive, Model DDW-082 BLK -OEM

I'm not looking to spend more than $50 for one of these, so if you have one cheaper and its better.. let me know... thanks in advance.

 

[AristoV300]

I would say the only difference is the Optorite is a retail box, so that is the one I would go with.

 

[dcpsoguy]

Originally posted by: AristoV300
I would say the only difference is the Optorite is a retail box, so that is the one I would go with.

Pardon me for not knowing what a retail box is - but what is it?

 

[Mojoed]

Originally posted by: dcpsoguy

Originally posted by: AristoV300
I would say the only difference is the Optorite is a retail box, so that is the one I would go with.

Pardon me for not knowing what a retail box is - but what is it?

Retail box = retail packaging, with manual, software, screws, etc. Usually costs more than OEM.
OEM = Bare drive

 

[Budman]

Neither,get the Pioneer 108

 

[NoRAM4U]

Its means you get a "pretty box" you could mount on your wall to impress g00bery friends...instead of a plastic bag

Well, that and sometimes you only get instructions with a retail package. Being that IDE drives are so hard to plug in, this could be an issue.

 

[NoRAM4U]

Yeah, and I second on the Pioneer 108. I have a 104, a 105, and now a 108. Wouldnt use anything else.

 

[dcpsoguy]

This?

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=27-129-157&depa=0

 

[Mem]

Newegg have a good deal on the retail version of the Lite-On 1633S ,Link. .

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: dcpsoguy
This?

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=27-129-157&depa=0

:thumbsup:

 

[snooby]

Can someone please explain what exactly burn quality is and why it is so important? Or just point me to a site that expains this as I have been unable to find one. I hear everyone talk about burn quality, I don't understand what the implications are.

What is the main concern(s) of a drive that does not have good burn quality?

• 
  It will produce data discs that have incorrect data or are read incorrectly?
  It will produce discs that can't be read in all drives and DVD video players?
  The discs it produces will deteriorate, causing you to lose data?
  Something else?

I'm trying to decide whether to get a $40 BTC drive or get the NEC for $70. Does it matter that much? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Mik3y]

none, get the nec nd-3500a

that and the pioneer ones are currently some of the best available.

 

[imported_yetti]

Plextor PX-712A

 

[Blain]

BenQ

 

[Zenbeatnik]

The new NEC ND 3520 A

 

[dcpsoguy]

Ok, I plan on buying this:

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=27-129-157&depa=0

I have a question about OEM - it only comes with the drive right? Does that mean I'd have to buy the screws.. or it should come with them? What would I need extra if I have a DELL computer with a GCE-848B CD-RW drive. Thanks.

 

[dcpsoguy]

bump..

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Get The NEc 3500a, I bought this a couple of weeks ago, the drive is flawless.

 

[Blain]

Again... The BenQ :laugh:

 

[JoshRtek3]

If you have the proper software and more than one burner (CD or DVD) can you burn more than one disc at a time?

 

[dc5]

Originally posted by: Zenbeatnik
The new NEC ND 3520 A

damn, i just ordered the nd 3500a on friday, oh well.

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: Blain
Again... The BenQ :laugh:

That's the best drive but very few people here know about it. All they know about are NEC and Pioneer.

 

[Brian48]

Originally posted by: Mik3y
none, get the nec nd-3500a

that and the pioneer ones are currently some of the best available.

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: Naustica

Originally posted by: Blain
Again... The BenQ :laugh:

That's the best drive but very few people here know about it. All they know about are NEC and Pioneer.

Yeah i was very happy with mine till i got some double layer DVDs that will not burn in my BenQ :disgust:.

 

[yourdeardaniel]

i'd get a BenQ DW1620, has PI/PIF scanning. NEC 3500A doesn't. BenQ also has most firmware updates.