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bs6749   08-22-2007 at 09:06:47 PM

I'm doing a new build and I would like a DVD burner but I don't know WHAT brands are good.


I would like it to be SATA, black faceplate and QUIET!!! Thanks for any helpful recommendations.

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utaka95   08-22-2007 at 10:16:13 PM
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Look at the Pioneer's at Newegg, should be about $40 shipped.

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g-paw   08-23-2007 at 12:50:29 AM
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I have an 18 x Samsung DVD burner that is the quietest burner I've ever had but it ATA but would imagine the SATA would be just as quiet. It was about $30 and works great

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shawnpaul3   08-28-2007 at 12:01:15 AM
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What are the model numbers of your recommendations?
All recommendations would be most appreciated. It is very difficult to find articles on inexpensive DVD burners that are a decent quality. Toms did a trial on 3 models? Maybe I missed others?

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g-paw   08-28-2007 at 12:45:56 AM
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shawnpaul3 wrote :

What are the model numbers of your recommendations?
All recommendations would be most appreciated. It is very difficult to find articles on inexpensive DVD burners that are a decent quality. Toms did a trial on 3 models? Maybe I missed others?



My ATA Samsung is an SH-S182D, at least that's what Device Manager shows

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aevm   08-28-2007 at 01:52:35 AM
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Samsung makes quieter drives than others, true. It's probably your best bet under $50.

I have a $30 LG GSA-H62N and a $70 Plextor PX-810SA. The Plextor is quieter, it came with better software, and it can dump an 8 GB movie to the HDD in 11 minutes instead of 25. Apart from that they're both just fine and I can't see any difference.

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Falken699   08-28-2007 at 03:25:33 AM
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Pioneer or LG... Pioneer usually has better bundles, not crippled playback software that only lets you watch movies in Stereo etc...

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authoratah   09-01-2007 at 11:39:02 PM
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Yeah, LG, Pioneer and Samsung are all good. I got an LG dvd rom which was quiet, but my LG burner is hella noisy :P I get by of course since at least 1 of my drives is quiet.

My next one will probably be a samsung. I read that they have clever ball bearing dealies that help dampen noise caused by wobbly discs.

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RetiredChief   09-02-2007 at 01:38:19 AM
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Have both Plextor (755) and Samsung S183L, both SATA, Like both.
Newegg does not list the 183 any more, have the 203 modle for $31.

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