what to look for in a DVD reader

[bdcrisp]

Id like to gain some insight into what makes one DVD-rom drive better than another.

 

[frover2000]

Generally drives just differ in speed which really isn't a concern because you only need a 1x dvd drive to playback a movie fine

to play it safe though just buy a Pioneer or Toshiba drive..

 

[Duvie]

there is a lot to look for in a dvd-rom...Since many are using it as their sole cd reader for the system it needs to be a good cd data reader as well.

1)cd data reading (how close to their claims!!!)
2)dae ripping (so you can burn audio cd's on the fly at your cd-rws max)
3)cd access times
4)dvd data reading
5)dvd ripping (backing up dvds to harddrive or to future dvd-rw
6)dvd access times

also:
7)compatability to different cd media as well as future dvd-rw media...

good review site to look at is www.storagereview.com

edit: forgot 8)noise factor
go Pioneer/aopen 106/116 first then toshiba...read review sited above.