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599669 2007-10-09 16:38:00 Which is the better of the following? and is my choice of disk OK?


Sony AWG170AB2 DVD Writer, DVD 16R/18W/8RW, CD 48R/48W/32RW, Internal, IDE, Black, OEM


LG Electronics GSA-H62NBBK DVD Writer, DVD 16R/18W/8RW, CD 48R/48W/32RW, Internal, SATA, Black, OEM, Nero Express

Imation DVD+R, 4.7GB, 16X, Jewel Case, 10 Pack
JJJJJ (528)
599670 2007-10-09 18:58:00 I haven't had a bad experience with optical drives for years - which is not to say others haven't.

Get what's cheapest. I think brands have very little to do with it these days and I'd be surprised if they all made their own transports.
Deane F (8204)
599671 2007-10-09 19:00:00 As to media, the wobble correction is supposed to be better with DVD+R - but if you're wanting to burn movies then get DVD-R. In my view, stick with Verbatim and you'll not go wrong. Deane F (8204)
599672 2007-10-09 19:30:00 I'd probably go with the LG since i've heard good things about them in the past.
Check CD Freaks (http://www.cdfreaks.com/) for any reviews & forum posts about the 2 drives.

I would avoid the imation disks though. I've had too many problems with dodgy batches. Get some Verbatims, they're about the same price.
autechre (266)
599673 2007-10-09 20:16:00 Sony. LG used to be called Goldstar before they renamed themselves.
And Imation is fine.
pctek (84)
599674 2007-10-10 00:01:00 Sony are good. wratterus (105)
599675 2007-10-10 00:22:00 Get the LG because it uses the SATA interface as opposed to IDE, much easier to route the cable etc. Pete O'Neil (6584)
599676 2007-10-10 00:35:00 Get the LG because it uses the SATA interface as opposed to IDE, much easier to route the cable etc. My thoughts as well :thumbs: The_End_Of_Reality (334)
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