Splitting hair over DVDs

technoexplorer · 31-07-2004, 06:47 PM

Good news that Digit has packed a DVD this August.Bad thing is that I don't have a DVD drive to use the thing.Seems the whole world is progressing and I'mstuck.
Now to get to the point.My upgrade was scheduled in August and I'm thinking to get myself a DVD drive.Well it looks that it is too late for a market research so you guys have to get me out.
I need a 16X DVD drive with CD writing capability.Processor utilization should be low and yes, I don't need DVD writing anytime now.Should I go for an Iomega or a Lite-On?

svenkat83 · 31-07-2004, 07:40 PM

If I have to choose from the above two I will definetely go for Lite-on.

sailendra · 31-07-2004, 08:18 PM

I hear the DVD writers are now affordable at just about 6000 rs. Is it true?
and which DVD Writer gives the best value for your money? anyone?

blade_runner · 31-07-2004, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sailendra

I hear the DVD writers are now affordable at just about 6000 rs. Is it true?
and which DVD Writer gives the best value for your money? anyone?

DVD-Writers are available for as little as 5.5k. Mostly 8x, dual format, based ones. I m waiting for dual layered ones to get cheap.

sailendra · 31-07-2004, 11:06 PM

@blade_runner
What's the difference between dual format and dual layered?

blade_runner · 31-07-2004, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sailendra

@blade_runner
What's the difference between dual format and dual layered?

Dual format is the one that'll be supporting dvd+r and dvd-r. and Dual layered wud be the supporting both dvd-5(4.7Gb) and dvd-9 (8.7Gb) dvd r's.

sailendra · 01-08-2004, 12:39 AM

hmm, was not aware of this. thanks for the info blade

godzi_85 · 01-08-2004, 12:57 PM

hey ppl what dvd+r and dvd-r??

technoexplorer · 02-08-2004, 06:06 PM

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If I have to choose from the above two I will definetely go for Lite-on.

Gimme reasons buddy.One thing to tell you; I can't spend 6-7k without a justification.BTW DVD+R and DVD-R are two incompatible DVD writing standards and DVD+R can pack up more data than the latter

rakee · 03-08-2004, 11:21 AM

how much a dual layered dvd writer costs now dude?when it will be available for by 5k?

blade_runner · 03-08-2004, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rakee

how much a dual layered dvd writer costs now dude?when it will be available for by 5k?

Dual layered writers cost arnd 9k and that too they burn DVD+R dual layered discs as of now. Internationally u will get them cheap as 3 to 4k.

theraven · 03-08-2004, 09:27 PM

u will ?? i dun think so ... dual layered arent that cheap yet
like i said dual layered sony debuts for $239 that is sony price ...
so i guess .. ard 200-210 .. which would be max 10k INR !!
not sure tho .. will check up
itll be available for 5k after abt 6months to a year ... it wont drop soo soon
as for the choice between iomega and lite-on
theres no reason as such
its just majority wise lite-on drives are preferred .... no one goes in for iomega
that doesnt mean there will be a problem with the drives ...
and ull get varied answers with varied justifications so hang in there

asky · 04-08-2004, 10:02 AM

My First Post

.theraven ,yes DVD Writers are available for around 3k to 4k(Dual Layered Ones)in the us .check this out :-
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...152-024&depa=1.
and this one for the sony :-
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-232&depa=1.
Now if only i could ask someone to Bring it from there

rakee · 04-08-2004, 11:36 AM

Yep man thats a great deal...but when will it be available in our places..shud dream a lot

blade_runner · 04-08-2004, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by theraven

u will ?? i dun think so ... dual layered arent that cheap yet
like i said dual layered sony debuts for $239 that is sony price ...
so i guess .. ard 200-210 .. which would be max 10k INR !!
not sure tho .. will check up
itll be available for 5k after abt 6months to a year ... it wont drop soo soon
as for the choice between iomega and lite-on
theres no reason as such
its just majority wise lite-on drives are preferred .... no one goes in for iomega
that doesnt mean there will be a problem with the drives ...
and ull get varied answers with varied justifications so hang in there

Nec dual layered writers are available for like 80$ sumthng......so that comes to arnd 3.5-4k. The only thing abt these so called dual layered drives is that they support only DVD+R dual layered discs not DVD-R dual layered ones.