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Best DVD Recorder (for PC) on the market?

  • 26-01-2005 06:49PM
    #1
    kazzer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 865 ✭✭✭


    I have up to €150 to spend on one, which model/brand should I go for? What sort of software comes with the recorders, is it any use? Or should I just go for an OEM?

    Thanks for your recommendations.


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  • #2
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,091 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    the pioneer has always been reguarded as the best in my opinion anyway. They are releasing a new model at the end of Jan and it will surely be the best on the market. Its the pioneer 109 and can be got from here and you will have change from €150.

    As regards software. None is supplied with the writer, but I would recommend Nero 6.0 and then also Dvd Shrink and Dvd Decrypter both of which are available as freeware.


  • #3
    kazzer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 865 ✭✭✭kazzer


    Is the software bundled with drives usually crap? In other words, would I have to go out and buy some software anyway?

    Also, do my specs look ok for getting a DVD recorder, will I have any problems?

    P3 750MHz
    384MB SDRAM
    20 Gig HD + 60 Gig external


  • #4
    Tony H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,527 ✭✭✭Tony H


    have a look at this forum before you decide http://club.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=61
    i personally have a nec 3500 and have had no probs with it so far (over 200 good burns)
    the only prob with the nec is that you can't scan the finished burn for "pi pif" (quality check) with the nec but if you use good blanks this point is unnecessary


  • #5
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    kazzer wrote:
    Is the software bundled with drives usually crap? In other words, would I have to go out and buy some software anyway?

    Also, do my specs look ok for getting a DVD recorder, will I have any problems?

    P3 750MHz
    384MB SDRAM
    20 Gig HD + 60 Gig external


    Might have issues if you are recompiling dual layer disks to fit on 4.7Gb blanks.
    P3 750- is not a bad processor- but is getting slightly long in the tooth?
    Also- depending on system speed- you will probably require sufficient free HDD space to copy the disk onto during the burn process. Would not recommend you use external storage for this- as IDE transfer rates tend to be far higher (and more consistent) than either USB (1.1 or 2) or either of the Firewire specs.

    I.e. back up sufficient of your local data externally.

    When installing the burner- make sure its not on the same IDE channel as your primary HDD.

    Personally I use the LG OEM burner from Komplett- I used to have the NEC, but was seriously annoyed at its low seek rates. Also- the LG tends to have more consistent fast burn rates on CDs.

    I'd go the OEM route- you can pick up far better software as freeware or shareware than the limited editions that come bundled with the Drives. Essentially you are paying for packaging- you have the same warranty rights with an OEM drive as with the retail bundled drive.....

    My tuppence.....


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