need new DVD drive help

[Quall999]

Opp, i don't think I stated the better one in the PM. Anyways, Samsungs are somewhat better, they do not read dvd+r's though. Phillips read all media but cd-rs (well, most anyways).

So if you have a lot of dvd+r's, then I would suggest the phillips drive. Otherwise choose a samsung if you have the money.

The samsung drive is "SDG-605". The Phillips are "model VAD6011/21". However, you cannot buy any xbox drives off of the shelves of PC stores. They have to be salvaged from another xbox. That is why I basically said model numbers did not matter. Your best bet is Ebay, most online shops are overpriced and only sell replacement lasers.

Stay away from the Samsung SD-616T's. They are PC drives that can be hacked for xbox. They are the best and read everything flawlessly. But can be a b*tch to hack. Most on ebay are not hacked and sell for like 80 bucks.