Good DVD-ROM Drive?

[Moogs2K1]

What is a good DVD-ROM drive for under $80? I need one because I screwed my dad's CD drive (now it thinks all of the CDs are audio), and because I want one for myself. Which is a good one? Preferrably slot load, cuz its cool, but it doesnt matter.

[Kuasimodem]

I've ordered stuff from these guys with no problems (ResellerRatings gives them a 5.6).

$60 plus shipping for the Pioneer slot load DVDROM. It's UDMA66, and here's what it looks like .

(edited because the price went down again)

[This message has been edited by Kuasimodem (edited 07-27-2001).]

[rh71]

Every thread on the internet I've seen about the best DVDROM drive out there always results in people praising the Pioneer 16x 106s. You can't go wrong with it... especially at its price now.

[Warthog]

Pioneer 16x 106!
Pioneer 16x 106!
Pioneer 16x 106!

rh71 is 100% correct. This is the best DVD drive on the planet.

A while back I asked the same question and got the same answer. Now I have the drive and LOVE it. I too wanted the slot load because it's cool
http://direct.mwave.com/mwave/doc/a12180.html

Geez...even cheaper now. In April I paid $10 more.

Warthog

ps - first time I've ventured into Data Storage forum