Which DVD Burner To Get ??

[willbemcse]

Hi Everyone
Decided to get a dvd burner . Cann't decide in between these two models Plextor PX-708A and Sony DRU510A . I read the review of plextor here and it was good except the buffer which is 2MB vs Sony has 8MB. My question is :-

a) I will be using this to back up my data and burning home movies.
b)I assume have a big buffer will make a big difference when such a large amounts of data is copied. As there will be less chances of making a bad disc.
c) Should I wait for prices to drop more for 4X or wait for 8X, will it be a lots of difference in between them.
Thanks

 

[RaymondY]

Get the Plextor!!!

 

[willbemcse]

Having just 2MB doesn't make any difference. It should right when burning dvd movies. Both Sony and Plextor have good reviews though.

 

[EeyoreX]

The buffer is irrelevant for any drive that has Burn-Proof or some comparable technology. The larger, 8MB buffer is a sales tool. <sample marketing quote>"Let's give this model 8MB cache, and this one 2MB. Then, we can charge xx dollars more for it!!"</sample marketing quote> Personally, I'd get whichever one is least expensive. Both those drives have gotten excellent reviews.

\Dan

 

[willbemcse]

I bought one of the cheap ones AOpen the burner crapped out after 6 months. I read the review just wondering if anyone heard/experienced bad things about them ?

 

[lucky9]

What they said about cache is correct. It might save 0.87 seconds on a burn to have the larger cache...effectively no difference any longer.

Plextor has the better track record. All other things being equal it's the choice.

 

[selene]

I have the sony 510a external fw/usb2 and plextor pf 504 internal but I converted into a external fw drive.

Even using both as external drive, I never had any buffer problem !

& I like the plextor better.. the sony has already been rma once for repair in 2 month of usage. About 1-2 dvd burn a week.

I would recommend the plextor, love my 504 which isn't as good as the 708.