DVD Burner

[PS3-Playb3yond]

I'm looking to buy an External DVD Burner from Amazon. I don't know which brands are the best when it comes to this, are Samsungs good? I'm looking for a cheap one like $50 or something.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

I recommend Lite On

[PS3-Playb3yond]

Are they reliable? And how much is a Blu-ray burner these days?

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

$57.59 & eligible for Free Shipping with Amazon Prime.

http://www.amazon.com/Liteon-Externa...8478958&sr=8-2

[PS3-Playb3yond]

Do you know if it supports DVD-R or DVD+R? And Liteon sounds like a non famous brand, are you sure it's reliable incredipinoy?

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

The LiteOn DX-20A3H external DVD dual drive supports DVD+R / DVD+RW / DVD+R9-R9 / DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD-ROM / CD-R / CD-RW / CD-ROM formats. This outstanding LiteOn drive features a portable design, Plug & Play convenience and manual embedded eject function.

http://www.shopping.com/xPF-Lite-On-...BE-RETAIL-PACK

[PS3-Playb3yond]

Ok, I will check it out. Might end up buying it though. Reviews say it's good. Thanks!

[PS3-Playb3yond]

Sorry, but now I'm looking for an internal DVD burner pinoy. Can you help?

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

use the same one, take out external tray, then connect it your pc.

[PS3-Playb3yond]

You're sure it's both internal and external? And how's this one: -

http://www.amazon.com/Lite-Super-Lig...8501615&sr=8-1

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

if you're buying external, you can use as internal & external. if you're buying internal, then its an internal. external is optional but i recommended if you have a laptop, you can also switch to hard-drive as well, or even blu-ray drive or burner. hence, buy the cheapest external dvd burner then buy the expensive internal blu-ray burner or hard-drive.

[quirkmanly]

Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

You're sure it's both internal and external? And how's this one: -

http://www.amazon.com/Lite-Super-Lig...8501615&sr=8-1

Have a look at these two if you will be using a SATA connection:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136147

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106263

or this if you will be using IDE:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106082

[PS3-Playb3yond]

Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

if you're buying external, you can use as internal & external. if you're buying internal, then its an internal. external is optional but i recommended if you have a laptop, you can also switch to hard-drive as well, or even blu-ray drive or burner. hence, buy the cheapest external dvd burner then buy the expensive internal blu-ray burner or hard-drive.

Gotcha. Alright thanks pinoy!

Originally Posted by quirkmanly

Have a look at these two if you will be using a SATA connection:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136147

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106263

or this if you will be using IDE:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106082

Hey, how come it's cheaper in newegg? Do they ship to US? (first time I've considered buying there) And what's SATA or IDE?

[quirkmanly]

Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Gotcha. Alright thanks pinoy!



Hey, how come it's cheaper in newegg? Do they ship to US? (first time I've considered buying there) And what's SATA or IDE?

In my opinion, Newegg is THE place to buy PC hardware in the US. I've ordered a ton of items from them and never had an issue or been disappointed.

SATA and IDE are the two connection types currently used for internal mass storage devices. Are you familiar with the guts of your PC? The IDE cable (sometimes called a ribbon) is two approx. inches wide and (normally) grey in color.



If your PC is more recent there it may be using a SATA cable:

[PS3-Playb3yond]

Ok, I think mine does have SATA. Does the SATA cable for the burner come with it?

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Yes

[AliceT]

Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Ok, I think mine does have SATA. Does the SATA cable for the burner come with it?

Typically it will, but not always. It should tell you whats included in the box. If you built your own PC, you should have SATA cables left over from the mobo.

[PS3-Playb3yond]

Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

Yes

Originally Posted by AliceT

Typically it will, but not always. It should tell you whats included in the box. If you built your own PC, you should have SATA cables left over from the mobo.

Ok, thanks guys. And no I didn't build my PC lol. I don't think I'm that smart.....yet.

I've decided to go with this one: -

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106263

If you guys got anymore suggestions, please post. This is my first time buying this sort of thing so I would appreciate it. Thanks for all your help!