Good DVD-ROM???

[vtruty]

Hi, need help choosing a good, not overpriced DVD drive. Any comments welcome. Should be at least 8X.

PS. How good are DVD-ROM drives at reading CD-RW and -R disks?

[daveleau]

I would suggest sticking with either Pioneer or Toshiba. Both are great drives and red all disks well.

Here is some pricing. These are bare drives. I buy from these guys fairly often...

Dave

$59 for a bare 12X Toshiba here : http://direct.mwave.com/mwave/ProdMM-CD-TOS.hmx?UID=&CID=&updepts=MM-CD&DNAME=%3Cb%3ECD+ROM%2FDVD%3C%2Fb%3E&Back=ProdMM-CD-TOS.hmx?

$65 for a bare Pionner 16X here: http://direct.mwave.com/mwave/ProdPIONEER.hmx?UID=&CID=&updepts=MM-CD&DNAME=%3Cb%3ECD+ROM%2FDVD%3C%2Fb%3E&Back=ProdPIONEER.hmx?

[Warthog]

Ditto rh71 - I was recommended to a Pioneer 106 slot from Sysopt members. It's awesome, never fails and the slot load is just plain cool http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

Warthog

[vtruty]

Thanks for your help, http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif


vjt

[Kuasimodem]

Hey vtruty, I noticed you're in California. If you want to save some money on cost and state sales tax, RunTime Computer (http://www.runtimecc.com/index.rcc?SessionID=127936&view_category=8) has the Pioneer 106S for $64 plus shipping. Shipping is $9.45 UPS ground.

Just a thought...

[This message has been edited by Kuasimodem (edited 06-19-2001).]

[rh71]

If it helps to push you over the fence, I recommend the Pioneer 106s (slot). It's read everything from CDRW to CDR (including VCDs and SVCDs) perfectly fine. Bought it bare as a bone (OEM) and no problems still.