CDRW as my only CD-ROM?

[crazyray]

I have a Yamaha CRW8824EZ (IDE). Is there any reason I can't use it as my only CD-ROM drive?

[flash4master]

no

[daveleau]

You can do everything that you could with a regular cd-rom. You can still copy cds, although it will take longer with just a cd-rw. The extra use will shortent he life of the drive. That is the only drawback.
Dave

[Warthog]

I do.

Warthog

[NDC]

The extra use will shortent he life of the drive. That is the only drawback.


yep! I agree....

I would just spend the little extra for a CD-ROM drive so that you can CD to CD copies on the fly..... http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[giant69]

I use my DVD as my primary CD. Only use the burner for burning...duh..But my burn software (nero 5.0)doesnt support copying on the fly. I have to copy an image from the burner to my HD back to the burner. I figure by the time that Ive "worn out" my burner, (approx. 800 sessions to date)my puter will be junk anyways, so why worry? http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[Jonty]

I agree with NDC, for a few quid, sorry, dollars more, you can buy an ordinary CDROM drive, then fix up a switch as explained by NDC in this thread: http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/Forum2/HTML/009411.html

[randy48]

Definitely use a CD reader! They're cheap and will make your burner last longer! My burner is in it's 3rd box and still going strong! I only use it for burning roms!

[darrelld]

I've been through 3 cd-roms, and still on my first burner. I'd much rather be spending $30
on a cd-rom than $300 on a burner.

Nero does on the fly for me Giant.

[This message has been edited by darrelld (edited 11-21-2000).]

[otheos]

Sorry but Nero does CD2CD copy. Are you sure your CDROM is capable of reading data fast enough for your burner?

[bhess]

I would think that the drawback would be having to wait for the burner to read a cd that you just put in. Mine takes about 10 sec or more.
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