I have recorded several movies onto DVD-Rs using my Panasonic DVD recorder, but I've become worried about the uncertain lifespan of burnable DVDs. I would to be able to transfer some of these files to my big external hard drive, then re-burn them to fresh DVD-Rs when/if necessary. But I only have a Mini with a combo drive. Is is possible to have a Superdrive or other aftermarket DVD burner installed in this thing, and if so how much would it cost?
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My Mini: Can I go from Combo Drive to Superdrive?
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If I where you i'd go for an external DL-DVD burner.
It will cost you less. Unless you can find a nice deal on the Superdrive, and install it yourself or somewhere without cost. (allthough my idea of the price of the drive and the labor is complete speculation
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And you would be able to use it on any other computer.
LaCie makes a nice DVD burner, but i have no experience with it. I'd choose between these two. Just going on a good reputationo again).
LaCie d2 DVD±RW with LightScribe 16x
LaCie d2 DVD±RW with LightScribe 16x
LaCie Slim DVD±RW, Design by F.A. Porsche 8x
Cheers
It will cost you less. Unless you can find a nice deal on the Superdrive, and install it yourself or somewhere without cost. (allthough my idea of the price of the drive and the labor is complete speculation
)And you would be able to use it on any other computer.
LaCie makes a nice DVD burner, but i have no experience with it. I'd choose between these two. Just going on a good reputation
o again).LaCie d2 DVD±RW with LightScribe 16x
LaCie d2 DVD±RW with LightScribe 16x
LaCie Slim DVD±RW, Design by F.A. Porsche 8x
Cheers