Computer Gurus: Favorite DVD/RW drives? > General Discussion

Posted: 1/16/2009 2:51:43 PM EDT

Long story short: it's time for a new internal DVD drive (or two), what are your favorites? Poll incoming.

Posted: 1/16/2009 2:54:07 PM EDT

[#1]

I recently build a new PC, used a Sony, works fine.

Posted: 1/16/2009 3:07:41 PM EDT

[#2]

Nec Optiarc used to be a really great line of drives, but then they started rebadging Liteon's with their 7220 series. So your best bet is get a liteon and make sure it has the latest firmware.

Posted: 1/16/2009 4:15:08 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
I recently build a new PC, used a Sony, works fine.

Another +1 on Sony. I put a LOT of hours on my drives. I have 2 DVD burners in my main PC, and always have a DVD in playing on another desktop (linux).
Lite-On's burn out in short order. The current batch of Sony's have far outlasted any L.O.

Posted: 1/16/2009 4:16:55 PM EDT

[#4]

Samsung SH-203 or SH-223, Highest rated by Maximum PC magazine.

Posted: 1/16/2009 4:19:25 PM EDT

[#5]

I've got two Pioneer DVR-2810's. I love 'em.

Edit: Oops. You said DVD-RW.. Don't have.

Posted: 1/16/2009 4:24:06 PM EDT

[#6]

a SATA one

Posted: 1/16/2009 4:28:12 PM EDT

[#7]

Both my Lite-Ons seemed to have dogged down to nothing within weeks of each other, I installed both of them just over 2 years ago.

Posted: 1/16/2009 4:28:47 PM EDT

[#8]

LG or Lite-On

Posted: 1/16/2009 4:39:58 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Samsung SH-203 or SH-223, Highest rated by Maximum PC magazine.

+1 for Samsung Drives. Very happy with them. They usually run about 5 bucks more than sony or lite-on drives.

Posted: 1/16/2009 4:53:10 PM EDT

[#10]

Stay away from Pioneer. I've had way too many of them die early on me.

Lite-On is ok for a cheap drive. They can be a bit loud.

My LG blu-ray drive has been awesome so far....I dunno how their non-blu-ray drive stacks up....

Posted: 1/16/2009 6:17:08 PM EDT

[#11]

We have had good luck over the years with Plexstor.

Posted: 1/16/2009 6:19:14 PM EDT

[#12]

I like the Asus SATA DVDR/Ws. I have used dozens over the last several months with no problems, and they are quieter than the Pioneers, and MUCH quieter than the Lite-on drives. I have also had good luck with the Sony/NEC drives.

Posted: 1/16/2009 6:29:04 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
a SATA one

SATA kicks ass - and this is coming from a SCSI guru. I use Plextors, and I've had good luck with them. No Lightscribe though.

Posted: 1/16/2009 6:31:26 PM EDT

[#14]

Lite-On makes most of the larger OEM's drives....

Posted: 1/17/2009 8:55:27 AM EDT

[#15]

lite on, memorex are the two I use. Have had good luck with them.

Becareful on the sata. I have had a few things not boot to cd because of driver issues, like ghost and hirams, but other things seemed to work fine.

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