Looking to buy, CDRWDVD combo under $200

^NoLaN^ · #1 02-04-2001, 18:02

So far I've found the Iomega ZipCD 6x4x24x4 ATAPI DVD CD-RW for $100, the Toshiba SD-R1002 4x4x4x24x for $200, the Samsung 308BEB 8x/8x/4x/32x at $170, Ricoh MP9120A 8x/10x/12x/32x for $260. Has anyone used any of these drives, I've read some reviews online for the Toshiba and Ricoh, but those are more expensive and I was considering the cheaper models. The samsung seems the best deal, but I can find very little information, even on samsung's website about the drive. Can I get some input?

FRod · #2 03-04-2001, 20:56

I bought the toshiba and the dvd works fine. The burner end of it burns music cd's fine, and burns vcd's fine, but for some reason it wont let me burn dc games. I didnt want to have to many hardware items in my comp so i thought i would get it and be satisfied. But i just gave it to my sis and stayed with my hp burner that burns everything and bought a pioneer dvd rom for $70 on an online action.

Magog · #3 03-04-2001, 21:25

Well, I'm not sure yet, but I think the Cendyne dvd/cdrw combo drive is the same as that ricoh 12x10x32?x8. I can walk down to Fry's and buy it off the shelf for $200. Try pcmall.com or pricewatch.com. I'm still waiting on the info to be sure though.

Magog · #4 03-04-2001, 22:40

The Cendyne model IS the Ricoh 9120A drive, and if you search hard, you can probably find it for around $200 on the net.

^NoLaN^ · #5 04-04-2001, 17:47

Hey, thanks you guys, I think I'll end up getting the Toshiba one, but has anyone used the Iomega ZipCD combo one? That seems really nice, and alot closer to what I'd like to spend if I could.

FRod · #6 04-04-2001, 19:02

I bought the toshiba for $175.00. ##### out cnet.com for reviews and prices.