DVD-Rw Recommendations

[Ryder98]

For a newbie.

I just had a brief glance at some of the guides here on the site, but I've got no further understanding on what DVD-Rw to purchase; basically, I'm looking for a DVD-Rw to burn movies with, but all this double-layer, single-layer stuff is confusing me immensely.

Can anyone recommend a DVD-Rw, or advise what DVD-Rw's would be a good purchase? Money isn't an issue if it's matched by quality, I just need a perspective on things.

I checked out Overclockers.co.uk and had a look at the LG GSA-4160BA, LiteOn SOHW-1633S, and a Pioneer one.. But the stats meant nothing to me. =/

Appreciate any help!

-Ryder

 

[lotrtrotk]

I have a Pioneer DVR-108. Very good burner for just over $100 canadian. It can do basically anything you'll need a burner to do right now, and still contend as newer stuff comes out. It is capable of 16x & most media is only 8x so theres room for growth. It can also do dual layer, so you'll be set when/if the price for dual layer media ever comes down to a reasonable price.

NCIX has it cheap -> http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=12457&vpn=DVR-108D&manufacture=Pioneer

 

[Crashman]

The most common supported format for players is DVD-R. Many players won't support DVD+R or dual layer versions of it.

Most movies are now dual layer, which means they have to be shrunk to fit a DVD-R disk. This can be done with minimal loss in quality using programs like DVD-Shrink.

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[_WW_]

If you are in the UK a NEC 3500A should be easy to get. Another good one is the LiteON SOHW-832S. Both reasonably priced and their firmware is updated as required to try and stay current.

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[sparky853]

I've always had good luck with the LG drives. Also, they can be had in DL format for around $90 canadian.

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[RichPLS]

Best drive on the planet is <A HREF="http://www.plextor.com/english/products/716SA.htm" target="_new"> Plextor PX716SA </A>

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[Britdude]

I have a plextor px712a, great dvd-rw and got good reviews.

 

[georgebeee]

Tom's guide recommends the NEC 3500A, or a Lite-on or Samsung. it's a pretty good read and has a number of benchmarks to go with