Good Internal IDE CD-RW?

[Cirerrek]

I've finally found a need for one, so as with anything computers, I figured I would pole the waters here first.

Is Plextor still the king or are there some other brands that I should take a hard look at?

Also, burning software, having only used a very old version of EzCD Creator (I think that is the right or close), which I found highly difficult to use, is that something that should help me decide on which drive to purchase or are they all about equal these days?

IIRC, if I buy OEM I don't get the software with the drive, so is the burning software available commerically?

Thanks :)
Cirerrek

[brassman]

The Lite-On burners are extremely popular around here. Myself included. Even the OEM comes with Nero burning software which is also popular on this site. I have found it much easier to use than EzCD Creator.

[Cirerrek]

Ah, yes, I have seen the Lite-On name mentioned a lot on the boards.

Okay, Lite-On + Nero added to the checklist.

Thanks Brassman!

Cirerrek

[HAL9000]

LiteOn... been selling them for almost 3 years now and very few failures.

[Lord Prism]

Vote for Lite-On. Nero is a very intuitive and easy to use program.

One neat feature I JUST started using with Nero is the 'overburn' setting - this allows me to purchase and burn CDRs up to 870MBs / 99min !!!

Good luck,

[ammo]

I agree to go with Lite-on, mine works perfectly. They are also less expensive than brands like Sony(usually).

[jbbrown211]

For the money, Lite-On is good. I don't have one, but a few of my friends do, and they've never had problems.

[Tuf]

Plextor still makes great drives but they are expensive. I have been using LG drives since late last summer and I think dollar for dollar they have the best product out there right now.

[Cirerrek]

Looks like Lite-On will be on my A list. :)

Tuf,
LG? Is that a different drive manufacturer or the Co that makes Lite-On drives?

Appreciate the advice and recommendations!

Thanks,

[Cricket]

LG is part of Philips...totally different company from Lite-On.

I use both Plextor and Lite-On CD-RW's...both brands work great. The Plextor's are able to rip tracks from music CD's faster than the Lite-On's though. But as far as burning CD's, they both perform the same...no problems.

:) Cricket

[LawyerRon]

Another vote for LiteOn.

[CityMan]

LG is actually a Korean company and they do make cd burners. Philips also makes burners, but it is a European company and it is not affiliated with LG. Anyways...

Whichever drive you get, definitely use Nero. EZ Creator is a mess.

[Cricket]

Originally posted by CityMan
LG is actually a Korean company and they do make cd burners. Philips also makes burners, but it is a European company and it is not affiliated with LG. Anyways... Welcome to LG.Philips LCD (http://www.lgphilips-lcd.com:8888/English/). Apparently, the two companies work together only on TFT and LCD monitors. I saw a news article about this awhile ago and thought the companies had merged or something.

:) Cricket

[glc]

LG stands for Lucky Goldstar.

[Tiretool]

I'm also a Lite-On fan. I've owned two of em, and the 48X12X48 I've got now, can't make a coaster... at least it hasn't yet. (knock on wood) :)

[casey]

LG CD Writer identification string: HL DT ST ..... Hitachi LG data storage (Joint venture) also shown on retail box as manufacturer Hitachi/LG the biggest manufacturer of optical drives worldwide (if the last article I read was correct.) "have recent increased production to 500,000 units per month"

[lil Jimmie]

I have had great luck with both LiteOn CDRW's and LG DVD's drives and cannot complain about either of them.

[Fastfly]

I dont mind my Norcent 48x12x48 I picked up for 9.99. I have never had a problem and burns faster in benches then some plextors its speed.

[Redo40]

Another vote for Lite-On. I have had really good luck with them, really reliable and our 48x burns a 700mb cd in 2.5 minutes.

[Cirerrek]

Okay, okay, I get the picture ;) Lite-On it is. Found a nice retail boxed one at NewEgg for $50 + $6 for slow boat shipping.

52x24x52

It and a black face plate one seem to be on sale.

At that price I would have to guess DVD-RWs are coming on strong. Oh well, much cheaper to be a round or two behind the tech forefront.

Thanks for the info and recommedations. I appreciate it.

Cheers :cool:

[Lord Prism]

WOW, great price!

[raftero]

the nero is great if you download the express,otherwise it takes some time to figure out how to use it.at least it did for me.express makes it simple.

[Corvette0096]

Lite~on;)

[kissfan]

LiteON or LG both represent extremely good value for money, and I have had no problems with either brand over the last couple of years.

Nero is best, takes a bit of learning but very fast and efficent.