DVD writer

pricewise987

Hi there

Can anyone recommend a good quality USB 16x DVD writer?

Can't seem to find any available for sale in Ireland.

Many Thanks

stephendevlin

Helpful advice only please.

RUCKING FETARD

pricewise987 wrote: »

Hi there

Can anyone recommend a good quality USB 16x DVD writer?

Can't seem to find any available for sale in Ireland.

Many Thanks

http://www.dabs.ie/products/samsung-usb-2-0-slim-external-dvd-writer-black-8F6V.html?refs=4294959458&src=3

stephendevlin wrote: »

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=16x+dvd+writer+ireland

Rucking Fetard does not approve.

You left out USB/External, so you did.

http://www.googleforidiots.com/

Only messin', but you did leave it out.

RUCKING FETARD

Actually, own up OP, you didn't look.

Their in Argos.

pricewise987

Thanks dude but that's not what i am looking for....

Trying to find one with DVD write speed: 16x

Admit it - you didn't read my post....:)

RUCKING FETARD

pricewise987 wrote: »

Thanks dude but that's not what i am looking for....

Trying to find one with DVD write speed: 16x

Admit it - you didn't read my post....:)

Haha, ok. I saw the 16x requirement but didn't dig into specs of the sammy more than the 24x.

Oooh facepalm lol.

Ill look tonight when i get home.

pricewise987

You're a star....

Thanks - much appreciated

RUCKING FETARD

Nope, can't find one either.

Whats the budget?

Only drive I can see that does it at all is this Blu-Ray and I looked everywhere.

Write Speed
32x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL) / 8x (BD-R) / 8x (BD-R DL)

pix
currys
komplett
memoryc
dabs

Why need 16x? 8x (or less) would generally be a more reliable burn.

pricewise987

Cheers dude - thanks a mill for that

• 16x burns take just over 5 minutes
• 8x burns take just over 8 and a half minutes

makes a big difference if i am doing 40 or 50 discs

have had very few issues with the quality of the burn because of the 16x speed.

think the laser is gone in the burner - happened in the last one i had as well - it was overworked....!!

am just surprised that there are no 16x writers out there anymore...

RUCKING FETARD

I didnt look further a field, does it have to be ireland?

ZENER

I'm curious as to why it has to be a 16X ? Even if that speed is selected the drive will still pick an optimal speed based on the media and the data transfer rate. Given it's a USB drive the transfer may be erratic depending on how many other devices are attached ?!

That said, if aesthetics are bottom of the list, you could get a SATA full sized drive and a SATA to USB adaptor ? Most of the external drives you see are the small laptop type drives with an 8X burn speed in my experience.

Ken

pricewise987

Thanks Ken

Think i will just take the hit on the speed and run with an 8x...

Can get this drive http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DRX-S90U-Powered-External-DVDRW/dp/B005FRJIRO in Harvey Normans for 45 quid....

Seems ok....