The package is nice and many seem to be able to use the supplied software bundle.
Bob
Hello, people !
It's difficult for me to make my choice about what external dvd burner for my computer to buy. I looked in some stores and in Internet and I got more confused. What activities I would do using this device ? Burning some videos (from camcorder, VCR, TV, iPod, pc) and data on dvd disks. Also playing movies (dvd, avi , divx , xvid , wmv, mpeg) and music (mp3, wav, wma). I know some parameters that are important , like : sustained data transfer, recording speed, different media files that may be played & recorded, etc. , but I need help.
What would you say about these optical drives I found in a local store (which one is better and more reliable): LG GSA-5169D or HP DVD 840e . Their prizes are almost the same. Thank you in advance.

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