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bigjonthunder11
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February 17th, 2006 11:00
4400 dimension DVD burner
I would like to add a quality DVD burner/player to my 4400 dimension desktop. Any suggestions?
Ease of installation is a consideration as well as "bang for the buck".
tommyo1954
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Posted February 17th, 2006 12:00
I love my plextor 716-A. I use Maxell media and have yet to have a bad burn with it. It's a workhorse for me; whether I'm ripping /burning an audio CD, or a DVD movie..... runs like a true champ.
Tommy
bigjonthunder11
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Posted February 20th, 2006 09:00
Went to newegg.com and had several burners to choose from at reasonable prices BUT how do I know if they include the software (decoder) and wiring needed to get up and running?
I've emailed newegg.com with no response. I have never installed a DVD burner and am not very confident.
tommyo1954
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Posted February 20th, 2006 11:00
Message Edited by tommyo1954 on 08-07-200602:33 PM
- All the wiring and mounting devices are already inside your system
and are ready for use. It will share the IDE cable and there is a
spare power connector. At Newegg, read the description of the drives
and you should find what software comes with the drive. tommyo1954
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Posted February 20th, 2006 11:00
Message Edited by tommyo1954 on 08-07-200602:32 PM
I've been using sony DVD devices for along time and have nothing bad to say about them; only good.
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Posted February 17th, 2006 11:00
Plextor, Pioneer, NEC and Lite-on retail drives. The installation is
easy for any drive. A good seller to explore these drives is
www.newegg.com .