Re: [gentoo-user] [OT] DVD drives

[Thomas Kear]

Well you're not going to get something that isn't dual layer any more, so 
that's not a factor.

LG drives are good if you suspect you might ever use dvd-ram discs, since most 
of their models have the capability.

NEC, Pioneer and I think ASUS all use the same hardware, they will only differ 
in the firmware.  The NEC ND-3550AG was a great burner, probably has been 
replaced by a newer model now, but it cost around $35 (at newegg) last I saw.  
My 2 year old NEC 3500 still does a fine job, firmware updates are readily 
available (especially ones with improvements to booktype setting etc), and 
there is even a native (i386) linux app to flash them with.

It would probably be a wise idea to steer clear of liteon drives.  Their CD 
writers were just about the gold standard, but the quality of their dvd 
writers has slipped.




On Wednesday 06 December 2006 8:52 pm, Michael Gorden wrote:
> I think pioneer also does good job...to me at least
>
> 2006/12/4, Dale <dalek@××××××××××.net>:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I plan to buy a DVD burner.  I currently have a LG CD RW and I like it
> > since it works so well with Linux.  I would like to know what drive I
> > should get that will work best and be able to burn with the most options
> > under Linux.
> >
> > I am looking here right now:
> >
> >
> > http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Brand=1623&N=2000100005+500
> >01623&Submit=ENE&Manufactory=1623&SubCategory=5
> >
> > I like newegg.  I can get things next day from them since I am not to
> > far from Memphis and they have a warehouse there.
> >
> > I'm looking for recommendations from people that have some DVD drives
> > already.  I do want it to be re-writeable.  Dual layer is OK if not to
> > much more expensive.
> >
> > If you have something other than LG, I'm still listening.  The biggest
> > thing is the different kinds of them.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Dale
> >
> > :-)  :-)
> >
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