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04-01-2003, 06:33 PM
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Good Internal IDE CD-RW?
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
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04-01-2003, 06:41 PM
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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.
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04-01-2003, 06:45 PM
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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 |
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04-01-2003, 11:16 PM
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LiteOn... been selling them for almost 3 years now and very few failures.
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04-02-2003, 09:28 AM
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Sibak
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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,
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04-02-2003, 02:24 PM
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I agree to go with Lite-on, mine works perfectly. They are also less expensive than brands like Sony(usually).
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04-02-2003, 03:53 PM
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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.
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04-02-2003, 04:04 PM
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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.
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04-03-2003, 04:54 PM
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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, |
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04-03-2003, 05:04 PM
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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
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04-04-2003, 09:32 AM
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Another vote for LiteOn.
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04-04-2003, 04:00 PM
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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. |
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04-04-2003, 04:10 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Quote:
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04-04-2003, 08:10 PM
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LG stands for Lucky Goldstar.
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04-04-2003, 09:51 PM
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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)
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04-04-2003, 11:48 PM
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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"
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04-04-2003, 11:51 PM
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I have had great luck with both LiteOn CDRW's and LG DVD's drives and cannot complain about either of them.
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04-05-2003, 12:23 AM
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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.
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04-05-2003, 01:34 AM
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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.
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04-08-2003, 01:35 PM
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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 
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04-08-2003, 04:32 PM
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Sibak
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WOW, great price!
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04-08-2003, 05:31 PM
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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.
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04-08-2003, 05:52 PM
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Lite~on
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04-09-2003, 12:04 AM
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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.
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