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I'm looking at upgrading one of the (older) computers in the house. I am going to get a dvd drive put in (not at a shop, I'll get a friend to do it or I might depending). Do all DVD drives (internal) work with all desktops? Cause I'm looking at a few on trademe (e.g. here for example )

Also which brands should I look out for and which should I avoid?

Tui , Why even look at second hand .. 44 bucks .. damm near the price of a brand new one ! .. !

Buy from trade-me but I am buy new ones (from sellers whom mass import or who have a store but sell on trade me as well)

How much is a Hamburger ! .............................. a Good one

What would you recommend? (and from where if other than trade me. I just looked there coz it's cheaper and easier. It's not my computer)

rice History

Emprex/BTC (DRW2016IM) 16X Dl DVD-RW/RAM

* - 16x DVD+/-R Write, 4x DVD+R Double Layer Write
* - 8x DVD+RW/4x DVD-RW Rewrite, 16x DVD-ROM Read, 5x DVD-RAM Write
* - 48x CD-R Write, 24x CD-RW Rewrite,48x CD-ROM Read
* - Supports Double Layer disc, the capacity up to 8.5GB
* - Software for audio/video authoring and editing included
* - Supports Buffer Underrun Prevention technology

Item Code: 71864
Your Buy Price: $53.40 (exc GST)
Your Buy Price: $60.08 (inc GST)
STOCK ON HAND
1(Riccarton)
9(City)
3(Avondale)
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Specifications:

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o Interface: E-IDE/ATAPI , MMC compliant

Supported Media for Writing: DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DV-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW

Writing Format: DVD+R DL, DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-VideoCD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Extra, CD-I, Mixed-Mode CD, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-TEXT, Bootable CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Multi-Session

Writing Methods: Track at Once, Disc at Once, Session at Once, Multi-Session, Packet Writing(Variable & Fixed) , Multi-track Reservation

Writing speed
o - (DVD+/-R) max. 16x ,(DVD+R DL) 4x
o - (DVD+RW) max. 8x , (DVD-RW) max. 4x
o - (DVD-RAM) max. 5x
o - (CD-R) max. 48x, (CD-RW) max. 24x

Reading Speed
o - (DVD+/-R) max. 8x, (DVD+/-RW) max. 8x
o - (CD-R) max. 48x, (CD-RW) max. 32x
o - (CD-ROM) max. 48x, (DVD-ROM) max. 16x

Data Transfer Rate: Max. 66MB/sec

Access time
o - (DVD) 160 ms (16X)
o - (CD) 130 ms (48X)

Data Buffer: 2MB

Disc Loading: Tray loader, dust sealed

Dimensions (WxHxD): 148.6 x 41.8 x 177 mm

Weight: 0.85 Kg

Mounting method: Horizontal


Warranty:

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o 12 months return to base

ITs the and Just down the road a Hamburger!

so an Asus, LG or Sony are good?

i have heard good things about the pioneer drives too, hope that helps a little

What about the terms SATA and IDE? Do I need to take these into regard?

yes you will, sata uses a different cable, i would suggest you will need a ide drive, but it will depend on what your motherboard can support

how would I know if I've got an IDE?

the cable inside are flat. THat would make it an IDE aye?

found out. It is IDE.