Ok guys I am seeking your counsel!

[Ohyeah]

Ok there all, I will admit I am new to the ps2 'backup' scene, but have had considerable years experience around isos, so am not technologically stupid. I have been considering buying a pre-modded ps2 (seems to come with the Magic2 chip), and a dvd-r burner (dvd-r is what is needed instead of dvd+r, correct?). I was going to go pre-modded since i have never soldered anything in my life (hell I think I even spelled it wrong). Anyone out there using a Magic2 chip, and what is the synopsis on it? What type of DVD-r drive is recomended I have done some research and pioneer seems to make up the majority of the market, but any specific models that people have used and are tried and true to making quality backups? Wish a modded ps2 and dvd-r it is a simple case of following one of the 2 methods (nero or primo) to back up all my games? Any and all info is greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.

Ohyeah