Torn on which DVD Burner to buy...

[AvesPKS]

Right now I'm looking at the NEC 1300A, and the Optowrite DD0203. The only real difference I see in between them right now is the NEC has a 2MB cache, while the Optowrite has an 8MB cache. Anyone have any insight, or any words of wisdom for me?

 

[Nocturnal]

If $ is not an issue check out the Plextor dual DVD+RW/DVD-RW burner.

 

[AvesPKS]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
If $ is not an issue check out the Plextor dual DVD+RW/DVD-RW burner.

Well, money is kind of an issue, and these both hit right around my price point of <=$150. However, I am not confined to these. If anyone could recommend another burner which is DVD+/- for around $150, I'd be appreciative.

 

[Budman]

Tom ...

I wouldnt trust Tom to go buy a box of kleenex, let alone a dvd burner.

 

[MustISO]

The only problems I've heard about with the NEC is that it tends to be picky about generic media. I only use good, name brand media and I have a Pioneer that works wonderfully. You can probably find an A05/105 pretty cheap now that the A06/106 is out.

 

[BuckNaked]

Go with the NEC, I have one and the more I use it, the more I like it... CPU Magazine did a test between a Verbatim (NEC 1300A), Sony (DRU-510A) and Pioneer (DVR-106D) with the overall winner being the NEC and at a lower price point than the other two drives....

Dave

Edit: Agreed on picking media carefully... Ritek looks to be the brand of choice..... avoid Princo....

 

[AvesPKS]

Originally posted by: Budman
Tom ...

I wouldnt trust Tom to go buy a box of kleenex, let alone a dvd burner.

No, no, that's torn, t-o-r-n, torn, as in, conflicted, or unable to decide.

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: AvesPKS

Originally posted by: Budman
Tom ...

I wouldnt trust Tom to go buy a box of kleenex, let alone a dvd burner.

No, no, that's torn, t-o-r-n, torn, as in, conflicted, or unable to decide.

opps, guess I need a break from the Pc my eyes are playing tricks on me.

 

[AvesPKS]

Anyone else?

 

[dartworth]

I have the NEC...no probs.

Great deal for the price.

 

[AvesPKS]

Well, all signs seem to be pointing to NEC...thanks for all the responses.

 

[aka1nas]

I'm also running a rebadge of the NEC 1300A. It seems to be a nice drive so far(Haven't really done any DVD-Burning yet with it, but it burns CD's great and hasn't shat itself trying to read anything yet, so I take that as a good sign).