Dvd +/- Re-write Drive?

[dlayen]

i need one now but know very little about them is this one any good

http://www.dabs.com/uk/channels/components...?quicklinx=2THW

or can anyone recommend some thing better for the same kind of money?

thanks

Dean

[Bazza]

pc world have a freecom one which is much the same

although the +r speed is 4x

for £99 :)

brought one yesterday pc world technician picked it out for me, told me it was a good one, must admit to not having a clue

[Jan_]

Try this: http://web6.scan.co.uk/Products/Info.asp?WPID=94535

Does the same thing (plus DVD-RAM support) for a lot less money.

[aido]

What about this at EBuyer - only 4x but cheap:

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/in...oduct_uid=57305

[dlayen]

Thanks everyone

how long does a 4 x take to write a disc?

[aido]

About 17 minutes

[ColinBarber]

I've got a x4 Sony drive. Cost about £70 from ebuyer. Works very well.

[Andy Freeman]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/DVD_RW_Drives.html

Look at that 1 ;) 64quid 8 speed

LiteOn SOHW-812S 8x DVD±R/±RW Drive - Retail (CD-027-LO)

[ifraz]

I use a BenQ one. Not sure if it's 4 or 8 speed :o

Works really well though and costs around £70

[RX-Men-8]

Hi,

The difference in +R and -R is in the material of the reflective layer. Nowadays more and more DVD players and recorders support both +R and -R. If you want maximum compatibility with (older) DVD Video Players, get the -R discs. They are more expensive than +R but should still be below GBP 1.00 a piece if you buy them on a spindle of 100. Get a 4-speed or faster DVD writer if you can, it is worth the extra money (which is very little).

Cheers,

RX-Men-8

[dlayen]

thanks everyone for there advise and help just ordered a NEC ND2500A 8x +/- £75 delivered from ebuyer.