So I want to get a DVD burner. What should I look for?
Questions: Can I burn CDs with a DVD burner, or only DVDs? The problem with my Desktop is that it isn't built to put in another internal drive. I would have to get an external DVD burner, which I guess isn't necessarily bad, then I can use it with my laptop as well.
Posted by BoondockSaint (Member # 67) on :
Make sure you get Dual Layer would be the only recommendation I'd have for you.
They're all pretty cheap nowadays.
I got an NEC and it's working out just fine. Burned about 50 with no coasters yet.
Posted by Klaus (Member # 66) on :
Send Brad up to General Nanosystems - get either the NEC or Sony duel layer burner. Boon is correct they are very cheap (about $40).
You will just pull out your current CD burner and replace it with the DVD burner. The DVD burner will burn CDs and DVDs.
Posted by Cremator (Member # 8) on :
Go with the NEC as all my Sony's have problems reading lightly scratched or dirty discs, sometimes even pristine discs of poor quality...
75+ on my NEC, no coasters.
Posted by Klaus (Member # 66) on :
Yeah Brent is right - I can't recommend Sony as a decent burner based on my experience. I have had great luck with NEC and Pioneer.