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| Thread ID: 48363 | 2004-08-21 01:21:00 | DVD writers - ext. or int.? | J ZEP (336) | Press F1 |
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| 263829 | 2004-08-21 01:21:00 | Hi guys, I am finally going to get myself a dvd writer, but was hoping for some feedback before i take the plunge. Mainly wanted to know if there is any reason not to go for External? Thought it would be most handy being able to move it between my computers, which is main reason for going external. However have heard a few stories about externals being a bit problematic?? Can anybody give me any pros and cons of going External Vs. Internal (apart from the obvious - price) - i.e performance, known probs etc... Anybody have preferences to which brand? Are externals Usb? I presume... TIA |
J ZEP (336) | ||
| 263830 | 2004-08-21 01:38:00 | Externals are USB, and unless you have USB 2.0 support on your motherboard, don't consider external. The data speed will not support any reliable burn speed. Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager - Universal Serial Bus controllers - look for a "USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller" If it does not say "Enhanced" you have only got USB 1.1 |
godfather (25) | ||
| 263831 | 2004-08-21 03:11:00 | > Externals are USB, and unless you have USB 2.0 support on your motherboard, don't consider external. > Universal Serial Bus controllers - look for a "USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller" Thanks GF, unfortunatley i don't appear to have USB 2.0 support :-(, so i guess that solves that problem. Internal it is ;-). Cheers for that bit of info GF, most helpful :-), would have been just my luck to go buy an external and have no joy :-(. O.k so now i know i have to go Internal, any preferences on brands etc...?? Cheers |
J ZEP (336) | ||
| 263832 | 2004-08-21 03:34:00 | Although it is slightly more complex and possibly more to go wrong, just say you really wanted an external DVD writer on USB, and you have a spare pci slot, you could install a USB 2.0 pci card. | Dolby Digital (160) | ||
| 263833 | 2004-08-21 03:50:00 | About 2-3 moths ago I bought a Asus Dual format DVD burner and might add I am quite happy with it. It hasn't seen a lot of use though so can't comment yet on the long term. If I was looking at buying today I would be looking to get a LG Electronics GSA-4120B DVD±RW/±R/RAM Dual Layer 12R/12W/5RAM/4RW. This will do triple format and dual layer and thus will store double the data that my Asus will do and for about the same price I paid. This will not tempt me to get a new one just yet though. Definitely look for dual format and dual layer. |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 263834 | 2004-08-21 03:52:00 | Errk!!! For "moths" read "months". :-) | Elephant (599) | ||
| 263835 | 2004-08-21 04:29:00 | > If I was looking at buying today I would be looking to get a LG Electronics GSA-4120B DVD±RW/±R/RAM Dual Layer 12R/12W/5RAM/4RW. > > > Definitely look for dual format and dual layer. Thanks for the feedback Elephant, the one thing i "had" decided, was i definatley want to go for the dual format/layer option ;-), i think it will be a real bonus! Hi DD, yes indeed that would be an idea, however as the main reason i wanted to go External would have been so i could move it between computers and the other one is not Usb 2.0 supported either (now i have checked), i think i will stick with the Internal now. Cheers . Cheers |
J ZEP (336) | ||
| 263836 | 2004-08-21 09:37:00 | I purchased an Optorite DD0201 from QMB at the start of the year for $179 + gst. To start with I had major issues with burns, not reading on most players even when burnt at 1x. If I burnt at 4x then the only thing that could read the Disc's was the burner itself :-( I figured I had got what I paid for - a cheap burner :-( I had a friend suggest to me that I flash the Firmware. I went to the manufacturers website, got the latest, flashed it without a hitch and now I couldnt be happier! Burns at 4x will work on ANY DVD player Ive tried! Im overjoyed with its abilities and would recommend it to anybody. You can pick them up for around $139 now IIRC. Its Dual Format +/- 4x2x4x :-) Cheers Chill. |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 263837 | 2004-08-21 10:03:00 | > > Definitely look for dual format and dual layer. > > Thanks for the feedback Elephant, the one thing i > "had" decided, was i definatley want to go for the > dual format/layer option ;-), i think it will be a > real bonus! I think you are correct. Thanks for the reply too and I wish you luck in your purchase. |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 263838 | 2004-08-21 10:16:00 | Thanks for the info Chill, sounds like a really good deal;-), i guess that one wouldn't be dual layer? or would it? I am still learning the ins and outs of dvd drives, but from what i have learnt i would like to definatly go for the dual layer as well as dual format so i can get the extra data out of it. I believe its the dual layer that gives me this? or am i wrong there? Was hoping to get at least an 8x burn speed if possible... Cheers |
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