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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: Seed_Of_Evil on June 02, 2003, 07:39:53 AM

Title: DVD burner questions....
Post by: Seed_Of_Evil on June 02, 2003, 07:39:53 AM

Since I have ADSL, my HDD is suffering so much and it seems that my cd-writer is not able to manage that amount of data (I have files that overpass the capacity of a normal 700MB cd-r) so i\'m thinking in buying a DVD writer.

But there is a problem... well there are more than one. The first one is that I\'m not into them very much. So I would like you owners to reply my questions.

Can I install a DVD-r in a Pentium II?
External/internal?
Any can suggest a determined model? Or at least a brand?
There are DVD-9 writers in the market?

Thanx dudes.

Title: DVD burner questions....
Post by: Tyrant on June 02, 2003, 07:47:53 AM

http://products.consumerguide.com/cp/office/browse/index.cfm/type/prod/id/11565.htm
this site has some nice reviews on some dvdrw drives.
personally i recommend getting another harddisk (eg.120 gb HDD is half the price of some dvd writers) coz right now dvd writers are just too expensive.
but if u still want one, i\'ve been hearing good things about the HP DVD-RW\'s.

Title: DVD burner questions....
Post by: mm on June 02, 2003, 07:53:05 AM

i agree, new HD = cheaper and more practical

Title: DVD burner questions....
Post by: §ôµÏG®ïñD on June 02, 2003, 07:54:54 AM

Unless you "pirate" games and/or dvd movies....  ;)

I\'d personally only use a DVD Burner for 1 thing. That\'s to back up my roms and emulators. That\'s about it..
A HD would be a better option. :)

Title: DVD burner questions....
Post by: Seed_Of_Evil on June 03, 2003, 01:33:12 AM

I\'ve been thinking about it. And yep, it\'s a good idea. A portable HDD would be great, to exchange files in between my laptop and old pc.