plz help getting a gift for son

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  1. mp1434

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    my son wants a dvd-rewriter, what are the best makes or models do get?
     
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    Everyone has their own opinion re brand/models. From experience would suggest something along the lines of:

    Plextor
    Pioneer
    Lite-On

    These models tend to have a good reputation for quality and reliability.

    I use a Pioneer.
     
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    *moved from DVD-R newbies*

    My 2 cents. get the Plextor dual layer 716. Newegg has em for $99.99 right now. ($129.99 w/ $30 mail in rebate)
     
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    thnx 4 the help, but do i want dvd+r or a dvd-rw ?
     
    mp1434, Dec 21, 2004
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    Those drives especially the plextor will support all formats except DVD-RAM which no normal user will find usefull.
     
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    mp1434, Dec 21, 2004
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    it would but that is an older model. It's the PX 712 which doesn't have the dual layer burning capabilities.

    The day dual layer media goes down, you'll wish you got the 716.
     
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