dvd writer question [Archive]

eatme

07-03-2003, 02:16

i would just like to know which one would be the best and fastest dvd-writer for making backups of ps2 dvd format games?... which format is best also, dvd-r or dvd-rw?? I will buy one soon and would like to hear from u guys.. tnx in advance...

07-03-2003, 05:42

The 2 top dogs in this class are:

Pioneer A05 & SonyDRU500A....

They both burn DVD-R at 4X......

The Sony will burn both the -R/-RW format and the +R/+RW format.

The Pioneer will only burn the -R/-RW format.....

I personally have NO need for the +R/+RW format so I chose the Pioneer..... AND LOVE IT.....

platinum

07-03-2003, 05:45

the A05/105 was less then 1/2 the price of the dru500 also, made it an easy choise for me.

bighap

07-03-2003, 08:07

There is really no point in spending the extra cash for the ability to use both formats if you aren't going to use them. -r/-rw is more widely used and supported, so I would go with the Pioneer.

eatme

07-03-2003, 16:07

tnx guys for your fast reply,, i guess i will start searching for good deals on the pioneer one then, since most peeps r using that one.. tnx again...

platinum

07-03-2003, 16:08

the cendyne (pioneer) is going back on sale at officemax starting sunday for $169 after rebates

eatme

07-03-2003, 16:21

is that the a05???

07-03-2003, 16:24

Yes.....

Cendyne's drives are actually the same as the Pioneer drives except with the Cendyne name..... They even show up in the drive properties as a "Pioneer"

Cendyne has the 4X burner (which is the A05)
and they also have the 2X (which is the A04)

bighap

07-03-2003, 16:33

Get one! They are dirt cheap. Unless you want to spend an extra $100+ for an official Pioneer.