Recommendations for DVD-Rom

[CoOLMaNX]

Okay, there probably have been many posts on this, but i am still mad about my Pioneer 106s dvd-rom dying on me. So what should i get next? I still want a 16x drive..so any suggestions and explanations would be very much apreciated

 

[kindlr]

Lite-On LTD-163 is getting very good reviews. Cheaper than the 106s, faster read time, and better DAE. Get it at Newegg for 56$ (includes shipping). Comes w/PowerDVD too, can't see any way to beat that deal.

Me "I bought a TNT2 M64, the BIOS says its a Vanta"
IOMagic "Theyre the same card"
Me "Um, no"

 

[AMD_Man]

The suggestion below is good but do you realize that DVD-ROM speed has no effect on DVD Video Playback? It's only applicable for DVD-ROM software. Anyway, 16X might help keep fast forward and rewind smooth.

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[forgettythatty]

It is applicable for DVD ripping, clonecd, and DAE. Some drives likes the thoshiba's won't even let you rip at full speed because they lock the speed in the firmware.

 

[upec]

Why Toshiba locks the speec in their firmware?

 

[flamethrower205]

Well, there's gotta be a way to unlock it

U got a problem?! Then dial 1800-328-7448!

 

[forgettythatty]

I don't know anyone who knows how, and really, altering firmware is illegal, but I don't care about that.

 

[JP_MIGRAINE]

I got the lite on dvd/cd rom, 16x48 and it is great ,dvd movies look great on it and games play real good on it too. it is a fast dvd/cd rom drive..and it is only 56 bucks incl shipping at newegg.com , thats what i would recommend..

 

[CoOLMaNX]

Alright, i'm sold..im gonna try to head down to fry's to see if they got the lite on dvd drives so i can save myself some shipping fees..thanks people

 

[SerArthurDayne]

Too bad your Pioneer died : /

I have the same slot load drive, and that sucker is nice and quiet

I haven't had a chance to see any of the Lite On drives in action, was wondering if they're noisy.

"Laziness is a talent to be cultivated like any other" - Walter Slovotsky

 

[forgettythatty]

they are very loud. and I must sy my liteon couldn't read a file off a cd that my plex could. you should probably always have two drives. the ltd-163 and a plex is good.

 

[CoOLMaNX]

I have saw some good articles about the lite on drives, but you say noisy..hrmm..oh well my whole system is noisy..alpha hs w/ delta fan and 4 case fans..yep..its noisy..a noisy rom wouldnt hurt