Best burner... relatively inexpensive?

[Toksin]

The title says it all. I'm looking for something with a 40x write. Please post suggestions.

Thanks.

 

[bjc112]

Lite ON

 

[Stainz]

another vote for LiteOn!

 

[apoppin]

lLook in current Hot Deals . . . 40x TDK (rebadged Lite-On - upgradeable to 48x) available for $40 after MIR at CUSA.

 

[herbage11]

Had my Lite-On about 2 mnths now. 50+ sucessful burns with no coasters. Can't go wrong there especially at the price. Get a Lite-On and you'll be glad you did.

 

[Toksin]

Thanks for the suggestions... one more question...

Anyone know if the 40x liteon will rip and or burn a safedisk v2 protected CD... for educational purposes only, of course.

Thanks

 

[Kagaya]

Try Samsung SW-240, 8 MB Buffer... nice one... or maybe Aopen... 40x sounds interesting but better take a look at the buffer size and DMA-33 support... like LG CD-RW 32x10x40x features a wonderful 8 MB buffer but lack of DMA-33 support...

 

[Zugzwang152]

once you rip the ISO image, any burner will be able to burn it down. The trick is to rip the image appropriately

 

[Toksin]

Ya, I know... that's why I'm asking. I'm not sure if it's got the reading capabilities to make the iso.

Anyone know?

Thanks.

 

[Toksin]

I believe what I am referring to is RAW-DAO or the "Raw Mode" any one know if the liteon is capable of handling that?

 

[Gstanfor]

Originally posted by: Toksin
Thanks for the suggestions... one more question...

Anyone know if the 40x liteon will rip and or burn a safedisk v2 protected CD... for educational purposes only, of course.

Thanks

Indeed it will. In fact there is precious little out there that a Liteon can't copy (other than certain audio cd protections).

BTW: there is nothing wrong with backing up cd's you own. I'm not certain about the USA, but in Australia you have the right to make a copy of a disc for backup purposes.

Greg