If I get a DVD burner, do I still want a CD-RW?

[IndyJaws]

I realize that I will want to have two CD drives in my PC (disc-disc copying), but what would the best combination be? My thinking is that if I have a DVD-R, I'll have CD-RW capabilities with it, and would only need a CDROM drive (since the DVD-R will play DVD movies as well). However, I'm concerned about the wear and tear on the DVD-R drive for burning a lot of CD's. Wouldn't the best combination be a DVD-R and CD-RW?

 

[PerfectFit]

Since you want two drives for disc-to-disc dupes, the cost difference between a CD-ROM and a CD-RW is the relevant factor here. If your budget allows this increase of about $50, then go for it.

He who has the most toys when he dies, wins.

 

[Steeven]

get the pioneer DVD-RW drive it does CDRW discs too. cdrecordable is having a pre-order special on DVD-R discs; $3 per blank.