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External DVD Burner Advice

Mar 9, 2006 6:21PM PST

Hello well I have done some extensive research and need to buy a dvd burner for some video projects that I do in a local racetrack. Here is the criteria that it must meet for my needs. Needs to be double layer for more space on cds, needs to be external either usb2.0 or firewire because my dell has no more internal bays. Honestly I really do like the best thing out and dont mind paying a good price for good technology. I really appreciate your alls help and any advice you can give me thanks.

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External DVD Burner Advice
Mar 9, 2006 7:07PM PST

Last year I bought an NEC internal DVD Writer, with bundled NERO software. On opening my COMPAQ PC, I was daunted at the possibility of breaking the plastic shielding, in removing the CD Drive, which I intended to replace with the DVD Burner, giving me two DVD Drives. I chickened out and purchased an external drive conversion kit, with cooling fan. I am very pleased with the operation of this drive and the AHEAD software.(NERO) In the U.K. the LG External DVD Drive is very highly rated and is excellent value for money. USB connection is via Belkin.

Gordon WILEMAN(N.Ireland)

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It ain't expensive or hard. . .
Mar 10, 2006 8:31AM PST

I have a Sony Dual layer drive in a external USB-2 case (externally powered which I recommend over USB powered). Total cost less than a hundred bucks. Data is data as far as the quality of the finished product is concerned.

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Just an idea....
Mar 11, 2006 5:46AM PST

if you really don't need PORTABILITY...why not put in the new CD-DVD-DL in place of one of the older internals CD-R/RW/DVDs ?