[RESOLVED] Slot-Loading design: give me the skinny

[Ruahrc]

I am thinking to buy slot-loading cd drives when I upgrade. I think this design is very cool and classy.

Anyone have experience using these drives? I have heard mixed things about them- about how they scratch cd's or aren't as good because you have to push the cd in rather than push a button, and various other things. Also, a question of my own is the noise level. Tray-loading and flip-open designs both "close" up the hole which really cuts down on the noise. The slot-loaders have an open cavity to the outside. Does this increase the noise level?

The computer will be in a place where no little kids will be there to stick foreign objects into it, and since my computer is quite pricey I of course will take utmost care of it, and will not abuse the drive mechanism. (if those are concerns)

Another question- I have yet to see a slot-loading CDRW. Do they exist, or is someone making them? I'd really like to get one.

I've been looking at the Pioneer dvd-160s (16xDVD/40xCD IDE Slot loader) Anyone have this drive?

Thanks for your help

Ruahrc

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[clauded]

i have been the proud owner of a pioneer 32x cdromfor at least the last 2 years and it has steady and just as quiet as any cdrom i have seen,so i would say if you want one get one,cheer`s clauded

[cyberhh]

I really enjoy my slot loading Cd-Rom and will probably upgrade to a slot loading DVD player in the near future - uses less space, can be installed in a custom made case with a slot left open and a button, looks smoother, creates less noise (no free disc spin).

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[MacGyver]

To my knowledge, Pioneer is the only mfgr that makes slot loading CD/DVD drives.

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[condor]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MacGyver:
To my knowledge, Pioneer is the only mfgr that makes slot loading CD/DVD drives.

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There are today http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smile.gif

Toshiba tried a slot loading in their 35x CD-ROMs - let's just say that 99% were recalled..

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[Silverman]

I had one of those Toshiba slot loaders once and was out of service more than in service.

[This message has been edited by Silverman (edited March 14, 2001).]

[Larommi]

I like the slot loaders. We had a customer that would leave the cd tray out then kick it when she was standing up or going to sit down. You can only bend the tabs to put it back on track so many times before they break. That was a great alternative!!

As far as them scratching cd's or being louder. I have never seen a cd get scratched. There is usually a piece of felt that cleans the dust off and the wheels are soft rubber. That same piece of felt also acts as a sound buffer.

One thing. We had a customer that had "special" children the crammed 3 cd's in her drive so make sure that this will not become a problem. http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smilies/cwm5.gif

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[ikarus1]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by condor:
There are today http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smile.gif

Toshiba tried a slot loading in their 35x CD-ROMs - let's just say that 99% were recalled..

http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smilies/cwm32.gif

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Aopen makes the fastest overall Slot Loading cdrom drive as of right now

www.cdspeed2000.com (http://www.cdspeed2000.com) go to results pages


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[korpse]

I have a 50x Acer tray loading cdrom drive and one my friends has a slot loading DVD drive made by Pioneer. My drive is at least 5 times louder than his drive, so there goes the "slot loading drives are louder than tray loading drives" theory!

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[Valkerie]

Slot loaders are quieter by a long way - AND they are easier on disks (some dying tray cdroms have been known to CHEW CDs)

I wish clients would tell me rather than say after that "it has done that a few times before"

Glad that I keep my originals safe and only use backup CDs in day to day use !

[Ruahrc]

Thanks for the info. I'm convinced now I want a slot-loader CDROM or DVD the next time I upgrade. One question left though: have any of you ever seen a slot-loading burner? If not, will there ever be one?

Ruahrc

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I understand that sh!t happens, but when it comes to computers, it happens an awful lot.

[condor]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Ruahrc:
Thanks for the info. I'm convinced now I want a slot-loader CDROM or DVD the next time I upgrade. One question left though: have any of you ever seen a slot-loading burner? If not, will there ever be one?

Ruahrc

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Really a good Question.

Can't Say I have..

I've seen many Tray and Caddy based Burneres but not burneres..

but if we already agreed that there are only a few companies making slot-load designs so no wonder there aren't any burneres..


Btw, if you want the fastest and most quiet CD-ROM - NOTHING competes with the 72x Kenwood TrueX ...



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