Re: [ARSCLIST] CD-R/DVD-R burners

["Richard L. Hess" <ArcLists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Who knows? It sounds generic to me. Yes, the failure of the +R only drive
in the Dell was actually a blessing with the Plex's in there now, I have
more options. The latest Plexwriters will handle two-layer discs.

Cheers,

Richard

At 04:01 PM 11/23/2004 -0600, you wrote:
> Interesting.
>
> I should mention that I'm also closely considering a Quadriga system which,
> in one package anyway, includes a "Combo 4 x DVD+RW/R - EIDE Drive".  Can
> anyone explain just exactly what this drive is? ...manufacturer?  ...etc?
> The online specs are no more specific than the quote above.
>
> If it is the kind of CD-R/DVD-R drive that typically accompanies a Dell
> product then it is likely to only burn in the DVD+R format.  This is
> something I am trying to avoid.
>
> Thanks,
> Brandon
>
>
> > Hi, Brandon,
> >
> > I've had good luck with Plextor 708A drives. They have newer ones that are
> > less expensive.
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Richard
>
> They do not. The only drawback - and it applies to few of us - is that they
> are all EIDE where SCSI CD writers are still available.
>
> Mike
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