Best CD-ROM..? [Archive]

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AcidJazz

10-01-2002, 10:24 AM

I'm using Asus 52x right now, but not happy with it.
It takes several seconds for autorun to start(when installing/playing games). I was much more happy with my older 40x samsung drive.
Anybody could recommend me one..?
Also, is it worth getting DVD/CDROM combo..?
Thank you.

10-01-2002, 10:27 AM

Hi,

a CD-ROM-drive isn't recommendable anymore. There are barely cheaper, sometimes more expensive, than DVD-ROM drives. Only a few manufacturers produce CD-ROM-drives so you have a better choice with DVD-ROM-drives.

Therefore, get a DVD-ROM-drive. A very good and cheap one, about US-$40, is the LiteOn 1648. 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM.

RJ

AcidJazz

10-01-2002, 10:42 AM

Does Plextor have these..?
I have a Plextor CDRW and extremely happy with it...

HAL9000

10-01-2002, 10:59 AM

I've always used ASUS without any issues, but if it's not working for you, try a Sony.

arubahounds

10-01-2002, 11:59 AM

I've got a Toshiba 16x DVD. Very quiet. Quick to start and release disks.

AcidJazz

10-01-2002, 02:09 PM

Thanks guys..!
I think I'll get Sony DVD/CD-ROM tonight...
Which one is better though slot or tray..?

glc

10-01-2002, 03:50 PM

My favorite DVD is the Pioneer slotload. Plextor doesn't make IDE cd or dvd drives, just burners. All their cd drives are SCSI.

edrod13

10-01-2002, 07:27 PM

I use LG drives but never had any problems with Sony 52x cdroms.

Edrod13