should i buy a DVD-ROM? [Archive]

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natim33

30-11-2002, 01:30

i heard it is possible to rip dvd PS2 games and burn it on a cd.

my question is if it's worth to buy a DVD ROM and rip games?

psx_paul

30-11-2002, 02:03

save your money for a decent DVD writer such as the Pioneer A04/A05 (under £200)

natim33

30-11-2002, 13:42

DVD burner cost about 450$, not to talk about that the dvd-r is really expensive!

so that possibility is out of the question.

psx_paul

30-11-2002, 14:04

fair enough

http://ps2modz.cjb.net - best site for PS2 ripping

bighap

30-11-2002, 18:33

$450:confused: What burner are you looking at?

natim33

01-12-2002, 01:43

PIONEER DVR-104 for about $460.
not to talk about the prices of the media.

for exampel:

10 Pack - 4.7 GB DVD RAM Media DVD-RW for HP 100i DVD Writer
for about $160.

get the idea.

dust2dust

01-12-2002, 03:14

pioneer ao4 will cost u no more then $300 usa i sure i can find it alot cheaper

10 pack of dvd-r is about $15 if u buy cheap trusted brand

honestly ripping suxs bad save $70 for dvdrom save for a dvdwriter

psx_paul

01-12-2002, 04:41

where was you looking?

if you want some pointers in the right direction just ask... :)

Warlock

01-12-2002, 08:24

Originally posted by dust2dust
pioneer ao4 will cost u no more then $300 usa i sure i can find it alot cheaper

10 pack of dvd-r is about $15 if u buy cheap trusted brand

honestly ripping suxs bad save $70 for dvdrom save for a dvdwriter
I agree, The A04 is fairly cheap, you can even find A03's real cheap on the net if you look. Ripping games is time consuming and a over all pain in the arse. Save your money, buy a dvd burner and be done with it.

01-12-2002, 09:31

Originally posted by natim33
PIONEER DVR-104 for about $460.

Where in the world are you finding these prices......? :confused:

I purchased the Pioneer DVR-A05 for $329.00 (the newer model of the A04)

As far as media.... You can buy 100 dvd-r's for about $99.00.....

natim33

02-12-2002, 01:47

I live is israel!
a ****ing expensive countrey when it comes to electronics!

you see?

BTW

how long it takes to burn a whole 4.7gb dvd-r ??(lets say with the Pioneer DVR-A05 )

Warlock

02-12-2002, 04:20

I believe BG posted earlier that it took about a hour at 1x, 30 min at 2x and 15 min at 4x using the A05.

dust2dust

02-12-2002, 06:41

ripping a game will take you hours

then some wont even work

dust2dust

02-12-2002, 06:48

Originally posted by BG

As far as media.... You can buy 100 dvd-r's for about $99.00.....

i wouldnt use these at this price they b like english bulkpak disks
a load of crap would be my guess

02-12-2002, 06:53

Actually, they are not bad discs.....

They are the Princo branded white labels.... They work great in everything I have....(Although they are on 1X):cool:

dust2dust

02-12-2002, 07:07

princo also make bulkpak

just out interest bg have u tried them in old v3 or v4
this were problems start with cheaper disks here

but princo make many diff disks and are usa company maybe u got 1 there better disks

this is sales pitch for bulkpak disks here
It can be used for storage video, although we would like customers to note that discs at this end of the market may not be as compatible with the vast range of DVD players as more expensive discs.

If you are looking for a low priced disc that is compatible with a wide range of DVD players and hardware, we would recommend the FWS, Datasafe, Datawrite or Traxdata brands.

makushirian

02-12-2002, 11:46

i found a page where to order the pioneer A05 but they say that the A05 doesn t read DVD+R and DVD+RW what does that mean?:confused:

02-12-2002, 11:50

It means just waht it says....

The A05 burns DVD-R & DVD-RW......(and of course cd-r/rw)

The +R & +RW is a different format of disc... The new Sony burner will burn both, but the A05 only burns the -R/-RW.....

natim33

03-12-2002, 03:45

in one second?(in cd burners its 4x140=600kb per second)

makushirian

03-12-2002, 04:55

ok but do i really need dvd+r what is the differece between this two formats?

psx_paul

03-12-2002, 06:12

check out the "DVD Backup" and "DVD Writer" sections of this board, your question has been answered several times there :)

lufcfan

03-12-2002, 11:24

Buy a DVD-ROM drive in conjunction with a DVD-R/RW. This will save the laser in the DVD-R Drive and you will have a few more years out if it.

03-12-2002, 19:18

AND.... If you get a good one that is FAST, you can copy on the fly which will save you tons of time......:)

orion731

03-12-2002, 19:32

I have also bought the white label Princo's at 200 for $130. Work great for me!!!!

03-12-2002, 19:37

Originally posted by orion731
I have also bought the white label Princo's at 200 for $130. Work great for me!!!!

Thank you..... :D Someone to confirm what I have said.... Glad its not just me......:cool:
Princo White Label ROCKS...... And SUCH a GOOD PRICE..... :)