DVD ROM, or DVD-RW?

[Sammy5000]

Hey All..

Ok. I think I am finally going to pony up some funds and delve into the world of getting a DVD drive for my rig. I have been chugging along with my Lite-On CDRW with no worries, but I have been getting friends of mine giving me data on DVD-ROMs that I cannot read/access with my CDRW. I am also getting one of my computer mags providing me w/ Demos on DVD-Roms now, so I made the assesment that I should look into this.

Now, the question is whether to get a plain 16x DVD-Rom (Lite-On, Pioneer, etc) for around $30, or spend some more funds and get into the DVD-+RW, where the cheap ones go for $100-120 (after rebates), and can go as high as $200+.

Any thoughts you guys can share, and anything I should pay attention to when adding a DVD Drive to my rig that I may not already know about?

Sammy5gs

 

[jackschmittusa]

If cd/rw suits your current needs for backup, archiving, etc., just get a reader. If you need greater storage capacity (and are ok with the higher media prices) go for the burner.

 

[EeyoreX]

I'd say the above post is the answer. If you don't see a need now, or in the near future for making DVD copis/backups, don't bother. The difference between a $30 reader and $130 burner is, well uh, $100. 😉 Plus the ongoing cost of media. If you need a reader, just get that.

\Dan