DVD Burner advice

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My son is getting into video editing.

Our main box does not have a DVD burner.

I want to buy a DVD DL writer. Are they
pretty much generic, or is there a "best"
brand?

I will probably buy it at egghead.

Thanks in advance,


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ahall@no-spam-panix.com wrote:

> My son is getting into video editing.
>
> Our main box does not have a DVD burner.
>
> I want to buy a DVD DL writer. Are they
> pretty much generic, or is there a "best"
> brand?

I would check the "Best of" list at pcworld.com before deciding which to
buy. They're not gospel, but will give you a pretty good overview of the
field & prices.

> I will probably buy it at egghead.

Are they still in business?

<tip of the hat to The Simpsons here>

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>>>>> Sparky Spartacus writes:

Sparky> ahall@no-spam-panix.com wrote:
>> My son is getting into video editing.
>> Our main box does not have a DVD burner.
>> I want to buy a DVD DL writer. Are they
>> pretty much generic, or is there a "best"
>> brand?

Sparky> I would check the "Best of" list at pcworld.com before deciding which
Sparky> to buy. They're not gospel, but will give you a pretty good overview
Sparky> of the field & prices.

>> I will probably buy it at egghead.

Sparky> Are they still in business?

Arghhh, I meant newegg...

Thanks,


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Andrew Hall
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ahall@no-spam-panix.com wrote:
> My son is getting into video editing.
>
> Our main box does not have a DVD burner.
>
> I want to buy a DVD DL writer. Are they
> pretty much generic, or is there a "best"
> brand?
>
> I will probably buy it at egghead.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
>
In my opinion, the best DVD Burner (dual format/dual layer) is the
ND-3540A. I have an ND-3500 and an ND-3520. My dad has a 3520. I have
6 friends at work who have 3500's, 3520's and a 3540. Everybody is
100% satisfied with the performance of this drive.

Now, price is the best part. The drive is less than $40 from newegg;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] x=0&Go.y=0

Seriously, the drive is quiet, performs great and has never burned a
coaster for me. I have used Fuji, Verbatim and Taiyo Yuden media. In
my minds, the 8X DVD-R Taiyo Yuden from www.rima.com is the best media
out there for these NEC drives.

I hope this information has helped you in some way. I stand firmly
behind the quality of this drive. It's great. You won't regret
purchasing it.