what is the best dvd-rom you'll recommend?

[maxis]

should I get a 16x dvd-rom instead of 52X cdrom?

 

[Brian48]

I'm partial to Toshiba's myself. I have both the SD-M1212 and SD-M1612. Both have been very reliable performers for me.

 

[Pauli]

Yes, you should. And I second the opinion on Toshiba drives. Very quiet, reliable, but not the fastest at DVD ripping. If you want to do this, get a Lite-on.

 

[Dundain]

My Toshiba 16x DVD drive is a beaut. Not too fast at ripping mp3 or DVDs but its dead silent and is fast enough with regular CDs. If you want pure speed (but dont mind noise) get a Lite-On 16x DVD drive. Its fast at everything

 

[jarsoffart]

Originally posted by: Brian48
I'm partial to Toshiba's myself. I have both the SD-M1212 and SD-M1612. Both have been very reliable performers for me.

Can the SD-M1212 read DVD+R's or DVD+RW's? I was looking for the specs on the Toshiba website and I couldn't find them.

 

[orion7144]

Originally posted by: Dundain
My Toshiba 16x DVD drive is a beaut. Not too fast at ripping mp3 or DVDs but its dead silent and is fast enough with regular CDs. If you want pure speed (but dont mind noise) get a Lite-On 16x DVD drive. Its fast at everything

I have to agree on the Liteon. It flies and sounds like it is about to take off. It also reads just about everything you throw at it.

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

I absolutely LOVE my liteon 16x!!!

 

[Slogun]

How do you define BEST? Speed, quiet, reliable or ease of use?

My next DVD-ROM will be the same as the last three I bought in the past year and a half......Pioneer 106S, slot loading drive.

Quiet, reliable, 50% less button presses to access it.

 

[Lore]

Which LiteOn do you guys have?

I've been looking at the LiteOn LTD-163 and LTD-166. The LTD-166 I think just came out and is fully compliant with DVD-Multi. How loud is "loud?" I have a LiteOn 24x burner - is it as loud as that? I really need to replace this dinosaur of a Pioneer 104.

 

[NEVERwinter]

i use Liteon, and I'm happy with it. Later on, i built a system for my friend, using ASUS DVD, and it's a good drive too.

 

[NEVERwinter]

i use Liteon, and I'm happy with it. Later on, i built a system for my friend, using ASUS DVD, and it's a good drive too.

hmmm... go to www.cdspeed2000.com to see some (a lot of) reviews

 

[Mavrick007]

I would suggest either Liteon, Toshiba, or Pioneer.

If quietness is your concern, get the Toshiba, if speed and ripping ability is, get the Liteon, or if you want a slot load get the Pioneer (they also make the standard tray drive too).