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| Thread ID: 38899 | 2003-10-21 09:15:00 | Choosing DvD writer | nirbhayn (480) | Press F1 |
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| 185445 | 2003-10-21 09:15:00 | Hi can anyone suggest me a good dvd writer which has all the latest features and is under 500 bucks thanks.. | nirbhayn (480) | ||
| 185446 | 2003-10-21 09:43:00 | yeah! i have seen a good one in dick smith electronics - here are all the features: only $397 Dual mode - writes DVD's independent of format! The boundaries of Multimedia have been extended by the introduction of this MultiSpin dual format DVD writer. Offers users a maximum 12x DVD-ROM read speed combined with a maximum 40x CD-ROM speed. This drive offers the performance required for the next generation of multimedia applications, allowing users to play DVD titles to the highest quality and enjoy all the advantages of Home Cinema applications. Configured with the latest technologies for digital signal processing, this drive has exceptional performance features and is particularly impressive because of its reliability. Whether you want to read or play computer, video or audio data, this drive eliminates the risk of confusion between the types of media and the appropriate drive needed to view such data. Unleash your creativity with PowerDirector Pro video editing solution PowerDirector Pro is the total solution video editing software that enables you to unleash your movie making creativity. It comes complete with all you'll need to take any recorded videos and magically transform them into Hollywood style movie productions. These movies can then be outputted for direct viewing on the PC or the Web. In addition, you can take advantage of the step-by step Disc Wizard, to organize your movies on personalized menus (just like a DVD title) and burn them onto CD or DVD. Please note that this is the OEM version PowerDirector Pro 2.5 DE Premier DVD Experience on your PC PowerDVD XP is the latest evolution of the world acclaimed DVD software program that offers maximum video and audio playback entertainment on the PC. PowerDVD XP offers universal support for all DVD/CD formats (including new recordable DVD formats), is WHQL certified for all Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, and can be utilized on virtually any media storage device. Together with its ability to deliver high impact video and audio quality and its feature-rich navigation controls, PowerDVD XP guarantees to provide the user with the best DVD experience possible on the PC. Please note that this is the PEM version of PowerDVD XP 6 Channel. Freeware and Trial software included To a large extent, what you can do with a DVD-Writer is limited only by the application software that you use with it. To this end we have included the following Freeware or Trial software to get you up and running: Adobe AcroBat Reader, CDex, DivX player & codec, DVD Decrypter, Nulsoft Winamp, OpenOffice.org, ZoneAlarm, CloneCD, CopyToDVD & DVD2One. Please Note: DSE(NZ)Ltd does not condone or promote the use of this product or any software included with this product for making illegal or illegitimate copies of copyright material. You must read and agree to the appropriate license terms that accompany each software package before using it. This is a limited production scoop purchase of a NEC ND1300 OEM DVD-Writer. It is supplied to you with a full 1 year hardware warranty. In the unlikely event that the drive fails within the warranty period, you will be issued a refund or alternative product with the same or better specifications. Features: DVD-Burner MultiSpin 4x DVD± (8 in 1) 3-way Disc Eject (eject button, software, emergency eject hole) Mounting: Horizontal or Vertical Mount Manufacturer: NEC ‹ model ND1300 Interface: IDE/ATAPI Ultra DMA33 Audio connections: Front Headphone jack and volume control, rear digital-out and line-out (MPC compatible) Interface: IDE/ATAPI Burst Transfer Rate: PIO mode 4/Ultra DMA 33 (max. 33 MByte/s transfer rate) Mechanism: Internal 12/8 cm CD and DVD-drive (half height form factor), motorized tray load mechanism for horizontal and vertical use, emergency eject Cache Memory: 2 MByte Audio Headphone jack and volume control in front plus digital-out and line-out at the back (MPC compatible) Media/Modes Supported: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD-Extra, CD-Text, CD-I Ready, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, Video-CD, Hybrid-CD Writing Methods: DAO (disc at once), SAO (session at once), TAO (track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession Access time: 140 ms DVD-ROM, 120 ms CD-ROM Data transfer rate: DVD: 8~12x (max. 16200 kByte/s) ‹ read +R: 4x CLV (5520 kByte/s) ‹ write +RW: 2.4x CLV (3300 kByte/s) ‹ write -R: 4x CLV (5520 kByte/s) ‹ write -RW: 2x CLV (3300 kByte/s) ‹ write CD: 17~40x (2550-6000 kByte/s) ‹ read -R: 16x CLV (2400 kByte/s) ‹ write -RW: 10x CLV (1500) kByte/s ‹ write Compatibility: MPC Level 3, MultiRead, PC2001 Weight: 1.07 kg Dimensions: H x W x D 42 x 148 x 198 mm Warranty: 12 months return to Dick Smith Electronics Cat No. XH6832 |
agent_24 (4330) | ||
| 185447 | 2003-10-21 09:48:00 | U want a DVD burner for $500. How about $250?! Its a lite-on brand, highly regarded as a CD Burner brand. www.pricespy.co.nz U may wanna check some reviews out, or a previous magazine review from PC World. N. |
nomad (3693) | ||
| 185448 | 2003-10-21 09:50:00 | I saw a deal somewhere for a good DVD writer and 100 DVD-Rs for $500 a few weeks ago, but I can't track it down... I guess you'd be looking for something that can read and write in the + and - RW formats, + and - R, and perhaps RAM too. It really does come down to you'll get what you pay for, but something like the Sony DRU510A or Asus DRW0402P/D should do the trick for your needs. |
agent (30) | ||
| 185449 | 2003-10-21 09:54:00 | Forgot to say, one's $375, the other $379. In my opinion, Asus and Sony are brands to be trusted, but other good ones are yes, LiteOn, and LG (can't remember the other one I was going to mention). |
agent (30) | ||
| 185450 | 2003-10-21 10:26:00 | AOpen and Plextor are good. Just look at those CDRWs now, at $68 for an AOpen CDRW Drive. |
nomad (3693) | ||
| 185451 | 2003-10-21 12:23:00 | Get Sony DRU510A from OEMCOMPUTERS (http://www.oemcomputers.co.nz) Its good brand and supports -/+ R formats. It is bit expensive then the DSE one and retails for $468 but its worth it in long run and the performance it offers. Cheers |
neptune (3819) | ||
| 185452 | 2003-10-21 22:26:00 | Just another minor point. Do you have any other computers that you will want to use your DVDs in? If so, make sure that the burner you purchase will burn DVDs that are compatible with the drives in your other computers. I didn't think of this, but fortunately I bought a dual drive - the Sony DRU510-A - that does both DVD+R and DVD-R. The first DVD I burned would not work in my laptop because I used the wrong format disk without thinking. Just a thought... John |
John H (8) | ||
| 185453 | 2003-10-21 23:10:00 | Suggest you go for the Pioneer A06... ultimate writer... I have the Sony DRU500AX but it has problems with Princo 4X media... no such probs for the A06! OTOH, you could wait until they release dual format, dual layer writers... each disc holds up to 8.5gig IIRC? Will make these writers obsolete very quickly. I would say another 6 months before we start seeing them. Cheers, Lo. |
Lohsing (219) | ||
| 185454 | 2003-10-22 04:02:00 | The latest LG one looks real good. Supports all the odd & standardised formats of DVD & CD. 4040B or something, Just under $500 inc GST from memory too. Can't find it on LG's site yet tho although my supplier has them listed. |
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