Going through with modding

[godhour]

regarding DVD rips on CD-r...where can i get some more info on that (ill search the forums i guess) but one question maybe you can answer about that--If you can rip DVDs onto CD-r does that even require a DVD burner?

If I was to buy a Messiah 2 would that mean I dont need a DVD burner and could just rip them to CD-r or does that just apply for certain games?

Also what other pluses/minuses can you tell me about the Magic 3.1, Right now I will search prices for the Messiah 2 though

Also is that Pioneer A04-5 about the same price range as the Sony..Im not brand happy just looking for something to get the job done