[KLUG Hardware] Lite-On Internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

Mike Morrett kazoolug at yahoo.ca
Sat Nov 27 18:56:44 EST 2004


> > Also, I DO NOT COPY STUFF.

---snip---

> I know plenty of legitimate (and responsible) reasons to copy:
> -proprietary data
> -program discs for off-site storage as part of disaster recovery
> and management
> -music CD's of toddler songs that seem to get scratched beyond
> usability every 2
> weeks.

True. I DO NOT COPY *illegal* STUFF.

---snip---

> Good DVD-+RW drives are under $60 now (no rebates) and the media
> is $0.25-$0.55
> per disc(no rebates, free shipping) depending on brand/type (not
> including
> dual-layer media).
> (note: the drives are oftentimes marketed as 'dual format', but
> these are not
> the same as 'dual layer'.  This is to indicate abilities for +R
> and -R).

Can you list a few models you recommend, or point me to a review
site/document?  "Best" place to buy drive and media??

---snip---

Thanks,
Mike


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