DVD-RAM drive - any value?

Way back in the day, I bought the top of the line 450mhz G4 (AGP 2X) with the DVD-RAM drive. Is this drive of any value today? Can I use it for anything other than small data backup? I have over 120gb on my system total (2 drives). I think the only discs you can use with this drive are the double-sided Type-2 DVD-RAM discs, which only hold 2.7gb on each side. Is that correct? Is anyone finding a better use for theirs? If so, where are you getting your discs?

The reason I ask is because I have been considering replacing it with a Superdrive. Does anyone know of a list posted somewhere of compatible 3rd party superdrives? I know that most of the Pioneers, some Toshibas, and maybe a Sony and Hitachi drive are compatible, but as to what numbers I don't know. Any help would be great!

kettle said:

I have the same model Mac, and I use Maxell DVD Ram disks.
the Type II are model No. VD-RAM26R - single sided 2.6GB and the Type I are model No. VD-RAM52F - double sided 2.6GB.

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How much do those disks cost, and where do you usually get them?

Little Endian said:

http://eshop.macsales.com/Static_Pa.../powermac_072704.html&Title=PowerMac Upgrades

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Thanks for the link. This looks like a good deal. I might consider it with the DVR-108. I wouldn't want to go without dual layer.

maxvamp said:

If you want, you can send it to me, I'll pay shipping plus $10. I collect obsolete optical formats in working order.
maxvamp@comcast.net

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What ticks me off is that I bought the top of the line, the best they made, and it was obsolete (because of the SuperDrive) a few months later. ERRRRRR!

A lesson that we should always wait to buy the latest and greatest, so we can get it cheaper and with better components - and it really helps to be a member of the MacRumors website.