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Ait'al
2003-11-09, 06:20 PM
Whats a good combo of drives, if you have space. And what are good ones to get.

Ive found nothing but ones for 100 dollars. Even from there companies sites. Are they al that cheap now? And who hte hell sells cable modems now?
dscytherulez
2003-11-09, 06:58 PM
Sony and HP are the best i can think of, and Pioneer also makes one, but id go with sony first.
Corrosion
2003-11-09, 06:58 PM
check www.newegg.com
Ait'al
2003-11-09, 09:11 PM
I have newegg in my favorites list.

They are all so inexpensive now. I was confused by it and wondering if theres something new to look for. Either in choosing one or not choosing one.

There isnt any weird use of the word retail or anything going around where they dont give you the real retail box is there. Ive seen a few "retail" boxs that wre fishy, like the box picture was wrong or something didnt seem right in the description.
Daleon
2003-11-10, 10:48 AM
It should be either OEM or Retail. OEM will just be the driver and cables usually. Retail will have some basic software.

As for DVD burners -
Best is the Plextor PX-708A $230 Black Retail Newegg. Second is the Sony DRU510A $172.50 Retail Newegg.
Third is the Pioneer A06 $168 Retail Newegg.

The plextor can do 8X DVD+R which the others can't, and its about the top brand in burners. Personally I like the Pioneers, I have the A04. I'm waiting for a driver that can do DVD-R at 8X then I will upgrade. I do all my stuff in DVD-R as its the more common format and what all my stuff uses. So first find out what format your going to be working in and decide. But if you want best its the plextor.
NoSurrender
2003-11-10, 06:15 PM
Damn you Daleon! Ugh he stated everything that is right.
Ait'al
2003-11-10, 11:39 PM
I like his help better anyway. :rofl:
Daleon
2003-11-11, 08:42 AM
Heh, got to be fast on the draw Pyro.
Daleon
2003-11-11, 04:33 PM
Ok newegg is doing a HOT 1 day say today, 11/11. They have the Plextor PX-708A Black Retail for $216!

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=27-131-311&DEPA=1
Ait'al
2003-11-11, 05:02 PM
Yea, i saw that yesterday. I thinks its been there a while.

I wont have money though for possibly 3 months though :(. Unless i can sell my comic book collection on ebay for enouhg money before then