Hello, I am looking for a good DVD burner for my computer that will be good at backing up DVD's, Games, and CD's. I noticed that some are better than others, so that is why I am asking. What brands/models are known to be bad? I was looking at the NEC 3550A. How is that model? Can any of you recommend any good brands/models that will be good overall and good at backing up discs? Thanks.
I can recommend the BenQ 1650 burner. Great little burner for the price. Very solid. I think you will find a few people will agree on this one.
I bought a ASUS DVD 16X DRW1608P of Newegg about 1 year ago for $38. Its been the best burner I have had and I can't seem to wear it out. An I always burn at 16X
Cool! Thank you guys for your help! I'll go and check those out and compare them. Do you guys know anything about the NEC 3550A? Thanks for your time. Oh and also, what will I NOT be getting if I buy an OEM version of a drive? Is it better to buy OEM or retail?
i would go with the benq. ive had 2 sonys and a nec, and the benq has been the best so far. if money isnt a problem, ive heard plextor is the way to go. i just cant seem to get myself to pay almost 3 times as much for one(plextor) though.
Another one for the BenQ the 1640,1650,1655 are excellent. Sorry but I have never owned a NEC burner but I did a little search and found what other people have thought of the NEC http://www.pricegrabber.com/rating_getprodrev.php/product_id=13841402/id_type=M/
just info i would get a liteon as the benQ's are made by liteon.. Lite-On to take over BenQ's ODD business Posted by Johnny on 10 April 2006 - 13:30 - Source: BenQ No, it's not a late April fool's: BenQ and Lite-On have today announced that Lite-On will acquire BenQ's optical disc drive business including BenQ's ODM customer portfolio and BenQ's technology portfolio. This will make Lite-On the second largest ODD maker in the world with 27% of the market and Hitachi-LG, Lite-On(-BenQ) and Toshiba-Samsung will together now have about 80% of the total ODD market for half-height drives. “This strategic alliance combined with our manufacturing advantages, will allow Lite-On IT to further sharpen its competitiveness in the ODM market and become the No. 2 ODD manufacturer worldwide,” expressed Raymond Soong, Chairman of Lite-On IT. “In partnering with BenQ, Lite-On IT expects to benefit from increased manufacturing efficiency, greater economies of scale, and a larger market share.” “We believe our customers will benefit from this powerful partnership,” commented K.Y. Lee, Chairman of BenQ Corporation. “BenQ will continue focusing on the marketing and sales of our storage products and this strategic transaction will allow BenQ to better address our ODD branded and 3C opportunities and customers’ needs,” added Mr. Lee. Terms and Conditions Lite-On IT will acquire BenQ's storage-related assets, including BenQ's ODM customer portfolio and the right to use BenQ's technology portfolio consisting of storage-related patents and licenses. Lite-On IT will also receive order commitments on BenQ-branded storage products. BenQ will receive approximately NT$1.2 billion in cash and acquire a 13% stake in Lite-On IT. With this transaction, BenQ will become Lite-On IT's second largest shareholder and a long-term strategic partner. Additionally, BenQ will acquire two seats on Lite-On IT's board of directors. Both companies expect to close the transaction on or about 1 June 2006. http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/13293
