DVD RWs

[14k]

Hi,

I can't wait much longer for a DVD writer. I've done a little research and most people seem to be suggesting the
Sony Internal DVD±RW Drive DRU500A

This drive supports both formats and appears to be pretty good. I'm just worried that by the end of the month a new faster or more reliable drive might be released. Does anyone know if this is the case? If not, i'm going to go out and get this drive tomorrow, I just need a little reassurance.

I'm sure there will be further developments in DVD writing technology later in the year but i can't wait that long. Is everything looking all clear for the rest of this month? This drive has been out since October you see, so I just got a gut feeling I'll be buying this drive too late.

Thanks for any feedback.

Sorry if this topic has been previously discussed.

Additionally, will buying this drive now eliminate the need to upgrade the firmware since I believe that was only required when these drives first came out.

 

[14k]

I've recently heard about this drive

SONY DVD RW DW-U10A

anyone know much about it? it doesn't seem to be available yet. an improvement on the DRU500A?

 

[14k]

oh.. pleeease!

i thought these things were the big thing at the moment.

 

[LethalWolfe]

Do a search and you'll find this topic talked about quite a bit. That's probably why no one is repling to you.


Lethal

 

[Lonyo]

It'll be a while before we get significantly faster drives, so don't worry about that aspect.