So I'm looking to buy a CDRW drive [got one]

[Killbat]

See thread here:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=27&threadid=434178

My trusty 2x2x6 has finally failed me, and I'm looking to replace it on the cheap. What's a good, capable CDRW drive I can pick up at Best Buy P) or CompUSA tonight? As I'm not looking to spend much money, and I'm coming from a 2x, speed is no big deal. Anything 4x or faster and I'm happy. I just want to make sure I get a drive with a decent lifespan and all those special capabilities I need for CloneCD, etc. Well?

 

[bjc112]

go for the 8 speed sony.. for 130 i tihnk.. or the 12 speed plex.. if you wanna a lil more speed.. those run for about 165.. i think... both pretty good drivs... good luck

BRyan

 

[nomad147]

I'd reccomend the AOpen 1232A or 1232Pro.

Both awesome drives with great prices.

Check out the review here at CD-R labs.

 

[Mookow]

it might be slightly out of your price range, but the Plextor 12/10/32 is one sweeet CD-RW.

 

[Paulson]

Plextor or HP there Killbat......

 

[knutp]

The lite-on 12X10X32X is also a great device for it's price. Some here are using it and are very happy with it, or so it seems.

 

[nortexoid]

another vote for the AOpen (= Ricoh 7120a and 7125a respectively)...

otherwise, i couldn't help noticing the incredible inexpensiveness of the LG 12x/8x/32x w/ 8MB buffer drives...

they're possibly the cheapest 12x drives on the market, and coem w/ a hefty 8mb buffer...and i've heard no problems, only praise, about them.

note that the AOpen/Ricoh 7120a can be firmware hacked to a 7125a (the only difference being justlink) effortlessly...i did it.

the lite-on is another good choice.

 

[Killbat]

I got a TEAC 12x10x32 from CompUSA for $100 (after rebate ). Working on copying the first disc of Myst III now.

Now, I was playing with Nero earlier, and it tells me that this drive has BURN-Proof. There's no way this cheapo drive has that, is there? What's Nero smoking?

 

[marks70]

The TEAC 12x10x32 drives DO have Burnproof. Not only have various people in the Hot Deals section confirmed this, but I called and asked TEAC themselves. Just make sure your drive model number shows a "B" at the end on the actual drive itself.

 

[Macro2]

If it's an 512E-0"B" model you have burnproof.
This is NOT a CHEAP drive.
Teac is one of the top drives out there.
You made a wise choice.
Congratulations.
This drive is also supported by CloneCD.

Mac

 

[Killbat]

Uh oh. 12x10x32, BURN-Proof, $100? This drive is seriously starting to scare me. I get the feeling something evil is readying itself to crush my spirit.

[edit] WOW. Neat pick, from CompUSA no less. Aces! Thanks GH.