eqmassa
08-21-2003, 04:59 PM
Trying to decide on a good optical drive. I definitely need both CD-RW and 16x DVD capability. These combos at Newegg seem like good deals, and since it’s just one drive, would mean less time spent installing hardware.
http://www.newegg.com/app/Viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=16x+dvd&searchdepa=0&srchFor=cd-rw
In case the link doesn’t work, the products are:
TEAC 48X24X48X12 INTERNAL EIDE CD-RW/DVD DRIVE MODEL DW548D002 2MB Cache – OEM: $60
Samsung CDRW/DVD Combo Drive 52x24x52 CD-RW 16x DVD (Black) 2mb Cache, Model SM-352BENB – OEM: $69
LG ELECTRONICS DVD COMBO 52X24X52 CD-RW/ 16X DVD-ROM, MODEL GCC-4520B – Retail: $71
What do you think? Seems like the TEAC runs a little slower for a little cheaper, but I don’t care if my CDs take 5 more minutes to burn. I mostly just want stability and reliability; the specs are all pretty much the same. If you think individual DVD and CD-RW drives are a better bet, please give suggestions.
http://www.newegg.com/app/Viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=16x+dvd&searchdepa=0&srchFor=cd-rw
In case the link doesn’t work, the products are:
TEAC 48X24X48X12 INTERNAL EIDE CD-RW/DVD DRIVE MODEL DW548D002 2MB Cache – OEM: $60
Samsung CDRW/DVD Combo Drive 52x24x52 CD-RW 16x DVD (Black) 2mb Cache, Model SM-352BENB – OEM: $69
LG ELECTRONICS DVD COMBO 52X24X52 CD-RW/ 16X DVD-ROM, MODEL GCC-4520B – Retail: $71
What do you think? Seems like the TEAC runs a little slower for a little cheaper, but I don’t care if my CDs take 5 more minutes to burn. I mostly just want stability and reliability; the specs are all pretty much the same. If you think individual DVD and CD-RW drives are a better bet, please give suggestions.