DVD, CDR, CDRW all-in-one combo burner?, Part 2
Category: Computing
by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor
http://www.infopackets.com
I guess I don't get out very much because a handful of Gazette readers
informed me today that there are indeed DVD Records which also burn CD-R and
CD-R/W discs.
Chris J. wrote in and told me about his Sony DVD-Burner, model DRU500A.
This drive was a popular pick
among many other
Gazette Readers:
" I have a Sony DRU500A DVD CD Burner.
It writes in DVD+RW (2.4x), DVD-RW
(2.0x) & CD-RW (10x) and reads in DVD+R (2.4x), DVD-R (4x), CD-R (24x) and
CD-Rom (32x) formats. It retails for $350, but Ive seen it as low as $315
on the Internet.
So far its working great. "
Rob
R. also wrote in and told me about his Pioneer 104 drive he purchased, and
gave a few pointers to newbie would-be DVD-Burner purchasers, such as myself:
" Hello my Friend, Let me start by saying thanks for your dedication
to a great newsletter. Keep up the good work and good things will happen!
I purchased my Prioneer DVD DVD Recorder / CD-R / CD-RW drive 4 months ago
for $280 USD. DVD Read - Max 8,100 KBps
CD Read - Max 3,600 KBps
DVD Write - Max 2,700 KBps (2x DVD-R)
CD Write - Max 1,200 KBps (8x CD-R) Cost of the media Cost of
media can vary, largely depending on the manufacturer. Generic
purple true 2x media has dropped from $2.90 US to $1.60 or so. I've
used their generic disc's that are only $1.00 each with mixed results.
All Disc's will work in a computer, however, some DVD players will not
read the 'cheapies'. I tell people if they are interested in purchasing
a set top player and have a burner: make sure you take a demo Disc with
you to play at the brick and mortar store where you wish to purchase the
DVD player. This will ensure compatibility. The standards right now
similar to where CD burners were in the mid 90's. I'm not sure who will
win the battle between -R and +R, but my thoughts are that whoever makes
their standard more playable in set top's, they will emerge as the winner.
"
Side note: I always like getting emails from readers that start out in
a friendly manner. Take Rob's email (above) for instance -- it starts
out, "Hello my Friend". Reading stuff like that makes me feel warm and
fuzzy inside.
Thinking of buying a DVD-Burner?
There are lots of makes and models out there.
If you're
thinking about buying one of these babies, be sure to do some research on
the net. My advice is to stick with a brand-name burner, like Sony or
Pioneer. You can start your bargain hunting by using Google
and type in "DVD Burner review" (or something similar). Research
various features and manufacturers -- write them down if necessary and
compare at a later time before making your final decision.
Capiche? 
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