External Vs. Internal CD Writer

[xZeusx]

I was wondering what the trade offs were between an internal and external CD Writer (eg. speed, cost, etc.). I am asking because I was thinking of getting a USB external one.

Thanks

 

[Jmmsbnd007]

Internal will be much cheaper and faster.

 

[clicknext]

External goes where you want it to!

 

[LethalWolfe]

USB 1.1 or USB 2? USB 1.1 has a max write speed of 4x. The only external burners I would buy would be SCSI or Firewire.


Lethal

 

[Shooters]

Unless you really have a need for a portable burner, stick with an internal; it'll be cheaper and faster. If you really must have an external and your time is worth anything to you, then don't even consider a USB 1.1 drive.