Help choosing external DVD recorder

[568overclocked]

well my company is looking to purchase an external dvd dual layer recorder. i was hoping that pioneer or nec had an external version of their 16x dvd recorder, but from my quick search, doesn't look to be the case. i don't know much about external DVD recoders so i'm asking for opinions..what's the best brand and model to go with...does anyone make a 16x external or will one be coming out soon that i should wait for....how's plextor in the dvd world...i know before they were one of the best for cd recorders but i don't hear much about them for dvd recordings....i know sony makes an 8x external but i want other options..thanks

 

[Hikari]

Just get whatever DVD burner you want and put it in a case like this:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-145-342&depa=0

 

[568overclocked]

any other suggestions...should i go with the idea of purchasing a pioneer or nec 16x recorder and put it in a separate external housing...or should i stick with an 8x sony

 

[KenSr]

I second getting whatever DVD burner you want (you will have a much better selection also )
But I would get a better enclosure.
You will be money ahead this way and have a better unit.

Ken

 

[568overclocked]

do u have a recommendation on which enclosure...i pretty much decided on the player if you could remember a good enclosure

 

[KenSr]

I have one of these...
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...17-145-342&depa=0


It is a good unit, but has a very cheap plastic case.

If I wanted a better quality one I would choose this one...
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It is more expensive, but it looks like it has a better quality aluminum case.

Ken

 

[Hikari]

Well, that was just a sample for an enclosure.

Just make sure it has Oxford 911 (or 922) chipset...if you plan on using the firewire plug anyway. Other than that, not sure what is a good requirement.

 

[568overclocked]

yeah i figure i'll look for the oxford chipset for firewire...what about usb 2.0 chipset...any other suggestions for an external case...i don't mind paying more for a high quality case

 

[BentValve]

bump..I am looking for a case as well. I think I need USB 2.0 though.

 

[Zero Plasma]

I'm getting this one.