Pioneer DVD-ROMs

[TeABaG88]

Are there any real differences between the slot loading and tray loading versions of pioneer's 16x DVD-ROM's? I have heard that the slot is noiser? Is this true?

 

[DisposableHero]

yes it is louder

 

[Sugadaddy]

the tray version doesn't have digital cd-audio out, but I'm not sure if this is still true for the 106/116 version. It was the case with the 105/115 versions...

 

[cbuchach]

I don't know about noise and all that, but I have the 16x slot load version and have no regrets. It just seems to me to be much more convenient and "slick-er" to have the slot load as opposed to the clumsy tray loader.

Some have noted that the slot loader cannot accept the smaller CDROMS, but to date I have not yet come into contact with a small CDROM, so it doesn't affect me as I am sure others as well. Go for the slot load, you will surely have no regrets!

 

[jaggrey]

slot is the way to go!

 

[Aihyah]

u can get mini cd to cd converters for slot players.. dunno whwere u could buy em though🙁

 

[cvlegion]

I haven't noticed much difference. I have the tray 16x and my roommate has the slot 10x. Maybe it is the noise that our computers put out.

 

[Xponential]

The slot-loading 105 was the one ppl. kept complaining about being noisy. The 106 solved the problem though 🙂

 

[jaggrey]

that is true. i've had both.

 

[optimistic]

The load mechanism is very quiet, quieter than my LiteOn burner. But when it comes to ripping data or playing a dvd it is very loud!

Does anyone know why did they lower the data buffer to 256kb from 512kb in the DVD-106 model? Is the data buffer really not that important?

 

[optimistic]

double post

 

[LuNoTiCK]

no clue but I would rather have a 106s than 105s because I feel newer is better. lol. I have the 105s and It's very nice, I dont notice it over my fans and the klipsch promedia speakers.