I am going to buy a new internal DVD Burner and some new (GOOD) DVD media. I need suggestions for what I should get. Keep in mind I'll only be burning 700MBish AVI files with NeroVision Express so something that meets those standards and not a whole lot more is fine. I'm also looking for cheap (but GOOD) DVD media. If anyone's got any good reccommendations... I would prefer to buy the DVD burner from newegg.com and the DVD-R media for somewhere that you all know or trust. Thanks
My recommendations: 1) Burners -- In my opinion, the best burners tend to be those offered up by NEC and by Pioneer. Both can be found on NewEgg.com. For Pioneer, check out the DVR-610 series: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&description=&srchInDesc=&minPrice=&maxPrice= For NEC, check out the 3550A models: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&description=&srchInDesc=&minPrice=&maxPrice= ==== 2. Media: For quality media... FIRST, check out your players, and see whether you are limited to using only DVD-R or DVD+R discs. Find out what they can handle. The best quality tends to be either Taiyo Yuden discs, or the Verbatim discs. You are safest if you purchase these from either: www.rima.com or www.supermediastore.com or www.newegg.com Hope that this helps... -Bruce
I have a Sony DVD+/-RW (Single Layer) and a Pioneer Dual Layer and have had good luck with both of them. I use Ritek/Ridata Discs I purchase from www.allmediaoutlet.com and of course there have been a few coasters, but overall they work and play great
Thank you both! How do these look: http://www.supermediastore.com/verb...ny-silver-cake-box-spindle-95203-50-pack.html and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152058 Thanks
Verbs are the best but I would recommend using the dvd+ since they can be bookmarked to dvdrom which is the most compatible way you can go. Also the nec is a good drive and I own one but while you are on newegg check out the benq 1655. I love mine and I have 11 drives of all kinds so you might say I know what is good. Good luck
I'm sure you have been getting many suggestions, but I will give you my opinion. Here are a few things I've learned. When buying from Newegg, depending on the burner you buy, the firmware may have to be flashed and you may have to update to a newer version of the firmware. Not a real difficult task, but a nuisance none the less. I recommend the Samsung burners if your looking for something good but inexpensive and Plextors or NECs if you don't mind spending just a little extra. As far as DVDs go, I buy mine from my nearest Sams Club. I get 100pk of Verbatim 8x DVD+Rs for $29 plus tax. Never had a problem with Verbatims, good quality and good price. Hope this helps!
