Dead SuperDrive, but do I have to get another Pioneer DVR?

[macphoria]

I have a question. I have QuickSilver Power Mac and its SuperDrive has been replaced number of times.

Original DVR-103 lasted about year and a half, then died.

Its replacement, Pioneer DVR-105, lasted about year and died.

Then its replacement, Pioneer DVR-108, lasted less than a year and died.

Needless to say, I'm somewhat disappointed with Pioneer product and I'm wondering if there is another brand that I can replace it with and still maintain iTune & iDVD compatibility. Does anyone have a recommendation?

 

[sneckner]

did you try this

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/121545/

hopefully this link works...

 

[macphoria]

Tried compressed air and lens cleaner but no go.

Thanks for the tip, sneckner. But I tried compressed air and lens cleaner and it still does not work. Thanks anyway though.

Has anyone tried alternative to Pioneer DVR that you can recommend?

Dynex, HP, Memorex, Sony, Hi-Val, Plextor, Lite-On, I/O Magic, Toshiba? I don't care about the brand name, as long as it works and lasts more than a year.

 

[shadowmoses]

You must be doing some intensive burning if your drives have such a short life, I would stick to a pioneer because they are bootable, but if you have the money try a lacie internal they are very good,

SHadow

 

[macphoria]

I guess I would have to go with Pioneer again if I want to ensure my Mac can boot from the drive. Thanks Shadowmoses.

 

[illustratorDavi]

Hi

I usually check xlr8yourmac - there are usually loads of reviews from users that tell you which drives work.

David

 

[Jigglelicious]

Any Superdrive + Patchburn should work just fine. I personally am using a NEC DVD burner in my eMac and its worked great for well over a year now. They are very cheap (under $50 now!) and work great. There is no real reason to stick to pioneers.