For the last week I have been trying to copy a DVD to another DVD and copy vob,bup,avi files.I used downloads from here. A guy at work ask me if I had a burner and I told him I didn't no. I went home and looked into my systems hardware and found this,now I'm am not sure. I have two drives drive D' says HL -DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8162B and drive E says SAMSUNG CD_R/RW SW-252S Could someone help me out and let me what I need,if I do need a dvd burner I'll buy it,can I download one off one of the sponsors here or do I need a externel one. Thanks
Hi gun_smoke Nope you don't have a dvd burner. The one is a dvd-rom and the other a cd burner. You can't download one from the sponsors here You'll need to buy one. You could also get an internal dvd burner and just take out one of the other drives. An external works too. Ones to look at buying - LiteOn or Pioneer.
When you get one, I'd replace the cd burner, since dvd burners will also burn cds. Having a DVD Rom drive AND a DVD burner, will make doing backups a lot easier. You can get them started, and walk away, until it's finished. Good luck!
Now I no it wasn't me.I read alot of help file during that time so when I do get a burner I'll no a little about the subject,JVC answered my question about replacing the cd burner.I didn't no a dvd burner would burn cd's also. I was checking out a Plextor PX-712UF 8x DVD+/-RW Drive that someone is selling for $70.00 ,but it does not come with a manual,software disc,usb cable,ieee cable and no power cord.It was brand new in box. If it had everything in the box it would of sold for $227.00. I could use a few suggestions on what to buy since this is a whole new world. Thanks Again
Plextor's are the Cadillacs of the burning world, but not necessary. You can get a very nice Samsung, Lite-On or Pioneer as suggested by Binkie for less than $40 shipped from http://www.NewEgg.com. Beware of ebay sellers.
I bought a LG gsa-e4on,you said I can use this to burn data what program do I use.Sonic did not work.
No longer, many now are just cheap Lite-ons. I picked up 2 Plex 740As awhile back because they were Benq 1640s.
I should have said used to be the cadillacs, but if you can find a "real" Plexy then it should be a top notch drive.
@gun_smoke What error are you getting? How about the media you're using? Burn speed you have it set at?
@gun_smoke Go with a lite-on wont steer you wrong.But remember check your firmware to see if has the lastest update install .If you decided to get 1.. @binkie You can't download one from the sponsors here the question he asked can you download a burner from here..lol I almost fell out my seat.. http://www.newegg.com/Store/Category.aspx?Category=10&name=CD-DVD-Burners-Media
@gunsmoke agree with bigwill. go with lite on. i just tossed my old dinosaur samsung out and have been thrilled with the lite-on i picked up. and as a general rule, burn at half the speed it's capable of.
