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Dvd-writer

  • 01-07-2003 12:29am
    #1
    Lorax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 752 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys
    im getting a dvd writer soon and i was wondering IS there any difference between a dvd-rw and a dvd+rw writer besides one cant use the others media and the media price is a bit different, yes ii have googles this and thats the main answer i got besides a load of technical mumbo jumbo (like disc wavelength) that makes no sense to me
    any help would be appreciated
    thanks


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  • #2
    daveg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,683 ✭✭✭daveg


    To be honest both formats have their advantages and disadvantages. However my adice would be buy a writer that burns both formats. That way you won't be left with an obsolete burner if/when one of the format becomes redundent. You could buy the NEC 1300 from Komplett. I have bought this drive myself but it is picky with -R discs (cheap discs genrally don't work) however you might be better picking up a new pioneer 106 drive which burns both formats. You can pick it up at digital promotions in the UK for £174.95.

    Make sure to check which format your DVD player is compatible with before you buy a drive.


  • #3
    irishguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,301 ✭✭✭irishguy


    i would recomend you getting a cheap 105 off svp thats what i am doing instead of getting a a more expensive drive. by this think next year you will be able to get x12 drives for about €100 its the same when cd-rw came out realy expensive then within 2 years they came down 80% in price.but if u must have the latest technology then go ahead


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