Dual Layer DVD Burner?

eboyjones · January 14th, 2005, 02:03 AM

I have been using a single sided 2x Compaq DVD burner that I took out of my old Compaq PC and put in an external USB enclosure so I could use it on different PC's.

Thinking about upgrading to a Dual Layer External and looking for some suggestions on which brand you might have bought and like.

Don't know if it is really worth it since I only use it to record data and music not video, but we all like new toys!

TechZ · January 14th, 2005, 05:09 AM

In my experience, LG, LiteOn, Samsung, make quite good quality drives.

SolApathy · January 14th, 2005, 05:12 AM

Keep 3 things in mind.

#1. Dual LAyer discs are extremely expensive right now
#2. They are very difficulyt to find in retail outlets.
#3. With the New blu-ray technology it might be better just to wait, instead of upgrading up to a dual-layer DVD-RW

CeeBee · January 14th, 2005, 08:09 AM

If your drive hasn't failed yet then it's not worth it. As said, media is waaaaay too expensive, although the price of the drives has dropped (got mine for $60 including shipping).

TechZ · January 14th, 2005, 12:58 PM

I skipped the whole DVD scene, am waiting for Blu-Ray.

January 14th, 2005, 08:09 AM	#4
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January 14th, 2005, 12:58 PM	#5
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January 14th, 2005, 02:03 AM	#1
eboyjones Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Right Here! Posts: 705	Dual Layer DVD Burner? I have been using a single sided 2x Compaq DVD burner that I took out of my old Compaq PC and put in an external USB enclosure so I could use it on different PC's. Thinking about upgrading to a Dual Layer External and looking for some suggestions on which brand you might have bought and like. Don't know if it is really worth it since I only use it to record data and music not video, but we all like new toys! __________________ "Everybody needs a little help sometimes"

January 14th, 2005, 05:09 AM	#2
TechZ Tech News Mod Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bahrain, Middle East Posts: 7,516	In my experience, LG, LiteOn, Samsung, make quite good quality drives. __________________ WOTPP exaro, perscribo scribo, scriptor TechZOnline.net - Codecs - Gaming - AutoPatcher-XP/2000 - Spyware Fix "A computer's attention span is only as long as its power cord."

January 14th, 2005, 05:12 AM	#3
SolApathy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 68	Keep 3 things in mind. #1. Dual LAyer discs are extremely expensive right now #2. They are very difficulyt to find in retail outlets. #3. With the New blu-ray technology it might be better just to wait, instead of upgrading up to a dual-layer DVD-RW