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TwoRails · 07-01-2003, 01:16 PM

I've been saying "forget the Zip" for so long now, I was getting use to being the only one... Now I don't feel as lonely!

Hi taaron23,

Yes, at one time it was popular to have both a burner and a player. That was mostly due to the cost difference between the two, and also the very high cost of the burners.

Now, burners are not much more than a straight player, so that the "replacement" cost is not hundreds of dollars, but just barely over the cost of a player only.

Also, as DVDs become more popular, you may not even have room for all three! Two hard drives and CD and DVD burner use up all the channels in most mobos without having to go with an expansion card.

HtH

TwoRails

07-01-2003, 01:16 PM	#10
TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	I've been saying "forget the Zip" for so long now, I was getting use to being the only one... Now I don't feel as lonely! Hi taaron23, Yes, at one time it was popular to have both a burner and a player. That was mostly due to the cost difference between the two, and also the very high cost of the burners. Now, burners are not much more than a straight player, so that the "replacement" cost is not hundreds of dollars, but just barely over the cost of a player only. Also, as DVDs become more popular, you may not even have room for all three! Two hard drives and CD and DVD burner use up all the channels in most mobos without having to go with an expansion card. HtH TwoRails