Combodrive or separate DVD ROM

[anilthomas26]

Hi ,
WHich one is better Combodrive or separate DVD ROM and a CD-Writer
Does the combo drive has frequent problems?Also tell me which Combo drive is better Lite-on or Samsung?

[shyam911]

The Lite-on Combo drive is good. I have been using it for quite some time now and i have not had any problems. Go for the combo

[Nimda]

If you already have a CD-writer, then going for a standalone DVD-ROM would be the wisest thing to do. On the other hand, if you just have a CD-ROM drive right now, then invest in a CD-RW DVD combo drive. You should go for drives from Sony or LiteOn. My recommended drive would be the Sony CRX320E costing Rs 2,500. Very good drive.

[navjotjsingh]

Can anybody tell me the price of NEW DVD ROM drive?

[club_pranay]

Samsung-- Rs1500(48x/16x)
Sony- Rs1700(48x/16x)

i completely agree with nimda, i myself got a new DVD Rom (sony) 3 days back.

[drgrudge]

Ok i have answerd this mant times.. but doing it again

It's better that u buy a DVD rom and CD writer seperately. There may be problem with lens later on and it's better to have two ROMs instead of one and it costs a 200-300rs more....
See:
DVD Rom drive = rs. 1400
CD writer = rs. 1250
Total = 2700rs. or so
Combo drive = Rs. 2500

For CD writer , get Lite-On 52327S or 5238S or Sony CD writer.
For DVD ROM get Lite-On 165/166
For Combo (in case u want only this) get Lite-On 5232K

[tuxfan]

I will recommend that you go for separate drives. As you can see, price difference is minimal. So better keep them separate. If one of the things go out of order later, you have to replace only that one thing and not the whole thing. Secondly, you can still have at least some work done if at least one of them is working.

[q3_abhi]

Yes, Go 4 a separate ROMS becoz Combos are giving problem. (Mine is giving).

[ashisharya]

go for the combo drive. it will read DVDs CDs as well as CD-R, CD-RW.

[Charley]

Originally Posted by ashisharya

go for the combo drive. it will read DVDs CDs as well as CD-R, CD-RW.

I'd always recommend a Combo drive..... Lite on is the best buy....

[thecyclone2k]

I wud say, wait for sometime till dvd-rw prices fall to 3k to 3.5k, or maybe go for it now itself. It wud save ur money on long run coz, one day u might be wanting to burn dvds, by it u can read/ run cds and dvds.

[Charley]

Originally Posted by thecyclone2k

I wud say, wait for sometime till dvd-rw prices fall to 3k to 3.5k, or maybe go for it now itself. It wud save ur money on long run coz, one day u might be wanting to burn dvds, by it u can read/ run cds and dvds.

Didnt u read dr.grudge post, the prices are very less now, below 2k...

[mohit]

Originally Posted by achacko@dataone.in

Didnt u read dr.grudge post, the prices are very less now, below 2k...

he is talking about dvd writers not dvd rom's. dvd-rw's are still costing around 4500/- bucks for 16x writers (any company).

@anilthomas26
go for separate drives and i suggest go for both liteon units. better to keep them of the same brand.

In my opinion go for CD Writer + DVD Rom
coz if one fails due to any reason the other
one will continues to run.

[Charley]

Originally Posted by mohit

he is talking about dvd writers not dvd rom's. dvd-rw's are still costing around 4500/- bucks for 16x writers (any company).

Sorry didnt check that......

[whim_gen]

@anilthomas
My friend bought a new LG DVD RW for Rs.3500!!! in Bangalore with bill
So guys hows this LG?
If its good u can buy this itself rite

[Charley]

@Whim - Lg is a recommended brand but wud suggest liteon as it probs are less in it..........

[cyberia.in]

Whatever you do, just don't buy a SAMSUNG combo

[AcceleratorX]

My sony drive screwed up in just one year's time, I wouldnt recommend anyone to buy a Sony.

Lite-On is OEM for/to for Sony, so I suppose they are just the same.

Samsung's new models of Combo drives (SM-352F, SM-352N and TS-H492A) are good ones. DONT BUY ANY OTHER MODEL OF SAMSUNG COMBO DRIVES THAN THESE THREE.

These three drives from have a redesigned tray, and have given no problems to me so far (I use the SM-352F).

[King_Niral]

combo is better if ur low on cash !!!

Cheers !!!

[sidewinder]

combo costs 2300 bucks nd separate ones cost 2250 together.so buy two seaprate ones.
In future if u byu another dvd rw them u would make some cash by selling ur cd writer dude.
so go for two separate drives.
A very good buy is benq dvd rom.Its fast nd silent nd for a cd writer go for a lite on.I ve used it.It rocks nd also carries mt rainer support nd two years warranty

[AcceleratorX]

The three combo models from Samsung which I mentioned also have Mt.Rainier support.

[Charley]

Originally Posted by sidewinder

combo costs 2300 bucks nd separate ones cost 2250 together

How does a seperate drive cost lesser than a combo drive ? ??

There was another post here on the same topic where grudge had mentioned that combo drives are cheaper than seperate drives.

U might wanna chck that again.....

[abhishekkulkarni]

I have a Sony CD RW as well as an LG DVD RW.

@AcceleratorX

Man Sony is the best brand around. Coz Japanese technology rocks.

I would advise to go in for a seperate DVD ROM if you have a CD RW earlier or else if you don't then you can go on and buy a DVD RW+CD RW+DVD ROM Combo drive.

[Sankalp]

Going for separate drives would be a wise decesion. As many ppl have told u earlier also. This has several benifits as others told but before buying the drive make sure to check that u have the option to connect the two drives i.e. the data cable and power cable.

And u shud go for liteon as samsung drives have problem with the tray.

[expertno.1]

If u r low on cash then u must go for the combos and if u dont fear with the cash then buying the different drives is the best idea Dude!@!

Now i tell u one thing about LG....i ahve a combo of LG.....Gcc-4480b.........working very fine from the last two years !!!!!!!!

and now aslo i can write fully a 700 mb cd in just 2 minutes 50 seconds !!!!1

since u r trying for a DVD RW .......then go for LG....coz LG combo are good and have long lives.............Lite-on is one another sasta choice......................

Always look for these---
Mt. Rainer support
At least 8 mb buffer
Buffer underrrun protection
and your DVD RW which u r taking must have support for dual layered DVD..then that will be better as u can keep more amount of data......


SO HAPPY DVD HUNTING

[abhishekkulkarni]

Originally Posted by expertno.1

Always look for these---
Mt. Rainer support

What's Mt.Rainer support?

[Charley]

Mt. Rainer is an open industry standard intended to simplify the format and management of CD-RW media .. Mt. Rainer provides true drag and drop CD rewriting and on the fly formatting.....

Cheers

Can anyone tell me that how much cost a dual layer dvd-rw and a normal dvd-rw.