Dvd-r

[jonathan_tijuana]

i have to buy a dvd-r but i don't know anything about them can someone tell

which one is good and not to expensive? but i need a good one!!!

thanks to all. :D

[CornerPocket]

A common one referred to is the NEC DVD Recorder Drive Model DRW-NE-0ND1100A OEM

Really good steal at newegg.com, has great reviews and priced at $149.00 (US) (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=27-152-001&DEPA=1) + $5 Fed Ex shipping.

Specifications:
Speed:DVD+R 4X, DVD+RW 2.4X, CD-R 16X, CD-RW 10X, DVDROM 12X, and CDROM 40X
Random Access Time: DVD: 230ms CD: 200ms
Buffer Memory: 2MB
Interface: ATAPI EIDE PIO Mode 4, and Mode 2 MW DMA, ULTRA DMA
OS Support: Windows® 98SE/2000, Windows ME and Windows XP



OR


Pricewatch.com (http://www.pricewatch.com) (listed under dvd drives - key search NEC Recorder) has it listed as well even cheaper $146 (US) Free shipping from associated website:

Memorymedia.com (http://www.memorymedia.com/cgi-bin/webcart/webcart.cgi?CONFIG=mountain&ENTER=YES)
888-522-3726
408-350-3470

Product Description
ND-1100A MUST MENTION PRICE WATCH - NEC ND1100A DVD+R/RW; Recorder with Roxio software; Bulk; 1 year warranty
(Part - 10030)
Price: $ 146
MinOrder: 1
Ship 1 : FREE FED EX GRD



Ordered mine already! :D B) :D

[jay973]

Here is the latest Pioneer that uses BOTH popular formats of DVD(+/-).Pioneer 106 (http://www.blankdiscshop.co.uk/acatalog/Hardware_Section__.html).
Highly rated by reviews. :)

[Nightwolf]

Plextor just came out with their first DVD+R drive, and PC Gamer gave it a good review...

http://www.plextor.com/english/products/pr..._rw_drives.html (http://www.plextor.com/english/products/product_dvd_rw_drives.html)

[VB]

I would recommend getting a DVD+R/W drive, or a combo drive.

I have a NEC 1300a which burn +R +RW -R -RW.

[jonathan_tijuana]

thanks to all but i'm still not sure which one to choose ;) there are a lot of good one out there.

[MadDog-2000]

I agree with CornerPocket, get a NEC DRW-NE-0ND1100A

The new Plextor DVD Drive has the same components as the NEC, they just changed a few minor things (mostly in the firmware) and put their logo on it.

[ilw]

I started looking into this and I'm gettng confused, is it just the '-' format that comes in different sizes (3.95gigs & 4.7 gigs?) and which format has cheaper disks (write once disks)? Also I've been hearing conflicting things about compatibility, people are saying that - format is more supported by crappy dvd players, but that - format has multiple ?versions? as well as general and authoring modes which make it less reliable.
Basically does anyone with a +/- writer (or whos had both types) have any comment on which is a better buy.

[ilw]

And have people had trouble with cheap dvd media not being recognised, as this seems a frequent complaint

[BritishICE]

I would go with the Sony DRU-510AX. Nothing but good experiences with mine.

[Luca_Snipes]

There seems to be a feeling that the -R and the +RW are the best, so one of the dual format drives is really a good option, the Sony is one of the best (assuming you can actualy get hold of one - I waited 6 months before giving up),
otherwise the Pioneer A05/105 is the best model to go for right now.
The new lot of dual format drives are not as mature/reliable as the Sony, and the A05/105 is regarded as one of the best drives to buy

As for the size - AFAIK the only size available is the 4.7GB disks - at least in the UK

[VB]

+R/RW is technically the best format