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USB DVD-RW Drive Specs

Discussion in 'DVD / Blu-ray drives' started by Blaze8, Dec 18, 2004.

  1. Blaze8

    Blaze8 Member

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    Are these decent specs for a DVD-RW drive, if not I'm taking any suggestions I can get I can spend about 150-200 USD.

    CD Write Speed
    40x CD Write Speed

    CD Rewrite Speed
    24x CD Rewrite Speed

    CD Read Speed
    40x CD Read Speed

    DVD+R Double Layer Write Speed
    2.4x DVD+R Double Layer Write Speed

    DVD+R Double Layer Read Speed
    5x DVD+R Double Layer Read Speed

    DVD+ Write Speed
    16x DVD+ Write Speed

    DVD+ Rewrite Speed
    4x DVD+ Rewrite Speed

    DVD- Write Speed
    16x DVD- Write Speed

    DVD- Rewrite Speed
    4x DVD- Rewrite Speed

    DVD Read Speed
    16x DVD Read Speed



    I'm looking at this one
    http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0178835
     
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    flip218 Moderator Staff Member

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    *moved from DVD-ROM* ... close :)

    The specs are fine, but I for that price I would look into a Plextor, Pioneer or a Sony.

    BTW, NEC's are good drives also. You can get a dual layer NEC 3500 for around $65 from Newegg.com
     
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    ok thanks I know it's pricey, but I want a usb one and it has to be black because my case is black and I'm not good with wires so me trying to install it would probably equal my computer blowing up
     
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    put it in an external enclosure for around $30.
     

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