Help Choosing External DVD Burner

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greenguy4

macrumors 6502

Original poster

• May 20, 2005

• #1

I'm looking to buy an external DVD Burner to go along with my 14'' iBook. I wouldn't like to spend too much, maybe a hundred or so? Anyone got a reccomendation?

 

shadowmoses

macrumors 68000

• May 20, 2005

• #2

Have a look at the plextor one's they look nice and arent too expensive. ALso have a look at the lacie ones:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827187030

i'd go for a Lacie or plextor,

Peace

 

jsw

Moderator emeritus

• May 20, 2005

• #3

LaCie currently has a reconditioned 16x d2-style double layer external DVD burner for $105 on their site.

I have numerous d2 drives and the 16x d2 burner and love them all. You cannot go wrong with LaCie.

 

Artful Dodger

macrumors 68020

• May 20, 2005

• #4

I bought one from LaCie (recon) see my sig. and it has worked like a champ 😀 Also I use Verbatium and TDK and seem to get the 16x burn speeds from the drive (I have timed the burns). It has the Nec drive in it, the 3500 which is said to be very good. Enjoy

 

zen.state

macrumors 68020

• May 20, 2005

• #5

owc make solid external everything

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/optical-drives/

 

xisforextreme

macrumors member

• Jun 1, 2005

• #6

I just bought an internal burner and put it in a box. It's not everyone's thing, especially if you want portability, but its quiter and it works for me.