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

[Randall Perry]

Quoting Mike Morrett <kazoolug at yahoo.ca>:
> > 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??
While you can get the Toshiba dual format for $49 (yep, no rebates or coupons),
I would go for the Lite-on SOHW1633S for $62
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/doallsearchl.hmx?updepts=MM-DVDRW&DName=DVD%2DR+%2F+DVD%2DRW


Reviews: (note: the date is in the url so you can tell what's current.)
http://www.tomshardware.com/storage/20041102/index.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/storage/20031027/index.html

The cheapest place to get media right now is here:
(the suggested MRP at amazon is WAY off, but still good deal on 4x media)
$29.49 and free shipping for 100 4x DVD+R (deal expires 11/30/2004)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/offering/list/-/B0001YFX66/all/ref=dp_pb_a/104-5227742-2758309

Sure, you can also get generics for $25/100 pack, but quality is not as good.
I usually get the Ritek 8x DVD-R for $45 for cake box.

> ---snip---
> 
> Thanks,
> Mike

Glad I might be of help.

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      Randall Perry
      Domain Logic Technology Solutions
      http://www.domain-logic.com

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