Need advice on a good CD-RW

Coral · 08-14-02, 09:56 AM

I know Plextor gets alot of great reviews for their CD-RWs, but I was wondering if there are others which are just as good (or close enough).

How are the Sony or Yamaha CD-RWs?

Any recommendations or experiences?

Thanks.

MACD23 · 08-14-02, 10:45 AM

Hi, my buddy who is a pc technician swears by plextor....I know you said other than, but thats another vote for plextor. it has the buffer under prevention and they guarentee no coasters. good luck.

ps: stay away from the hp writers, we have them here at work and they suck.

karnblack · 08-14-02, 10:56 AM

Lite-On drives seem to be pretty good. I picked up a 40x12x48 drive at the local computer show for $65. It also has buffer underrun protection, and I hear they supply many OEMs (such as TDK) with their drive.

Sonicflood · 08-14-02, 07:42 PM

During the Staples deal I purchased a Cendyne 32x12x40 CDRW and it's really a rebadged LiteOn! You can still get the Cendyne from Staples & end up paying about $29.99 for it after rebates.

Link

My friend from work (bygraceonly) bought one as well and it too is a LiteOn.

Great drive!!! Buying another for a Shuttle system that I'm building for use as an Mp3 server.

Sonicflood

Amator · 08-14-02, 07:43 PM

For a brandx drive, I've been very happy with my Cyberdrive 32x12x48x. Very fast DAE, no coasters, and $35 when I got mine. www.cyberdrive.com.tw

twikoff · 08-15-02, 05:29 AM

sony drives suck
yamaha drives are pretty nice

yes, plextor is head and shoulders above anyone else..

the only other drive (other then a plextor) that I would suggest, would be a lite on.. and thats only if you CANT get a plextor

Coral · 08-15-02, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the suggestion.

Does the Lite-on come with Burn Protection?

A place nearby sells the Lite-on 48x model for about $40 cheaper than the Plextor 24x and $70 cheaper than the Plextor 40x.

icondude · 08-15-02, 11:22 AM

I absolutely love my Plextor CD-RW.

agent2099 · 08-16-02, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sonicflood
During the Staples deal I purchased a Cendyne 32x12x40 CDRW and it's really a rebadged LiteOn! You can still get the Cendyne from Staples & end up paying about $29.99 for it after rebates.

Link

My friend from work (bygraceonly) bought one as well and it too is a LiteOn.

Great drive!!! Buying another for a Shuttle system that I'm building for use as an Mp3 server.

Sonicflood

Same here, except I paid $2 for mine after rebates. Gotta love the Staples pricematch policy.

QuAcKeR · 08-16-02, 02:52 AM

Yup... Lite-On all the way...

Yes it has Burn Proof... I have the one in the pic above (the staples deal this week!) and a 40x12x48 from a deal a few weeks ago... was $39 I think. I also use an Iomega ZipCD 12x10x32 in one PC... had for a while... was one of the first Burn Proof drives out so it's rather old, but gave me faith in the Iomega drives.

Anyhoo... Lite-On is great... and can be overclocked!!!!

ngp · 08-19-02, 07:28 AM

Officemax has a coold deal on the Cendynes:

http://www.slickdeals.net/#p2594

They'll move fast!

asabase · 08-19-02, 08:03 AM

I would have voted for Lite-On but mine died. I know have a Plextor and no problems yet.

twikoff · 08-19-02, 08:10 AM

look around for a good deal on a plextor
but dont pay an extra $70 for one

if you cant get find a deal on the plextor.. the lite on is a decent drive to settle for

the aftermath · 08-19-02, 12:46 PM

I use TDK's 32X10X40 and it works great for me.

al_bundy · 08-19-02, 01:36 PM

Does plextor manufacture their own drives or are they just a label stamper? I've never had problems with Yamaha. This is my view on the whole thing. If different products offer similar functionality and features then go with the cheapest. Plextor and Yamaha both burn at the same speed and offer burn proof under different names. Both are most likely similar quality.

It's a CD burner, not a video card. You're not really going to notice any difference unless it's a different speed rating.

skar · 08-19-02, 01:46 PM

For a nice value CD-RW drive, I recommend the Lite-On 32x drive for around $42-48.

For a top of the line unit, check out the Sanyo 24x SCSI with burnproof for around $130-140.

08-14-02, 09:56 AM	#1
Coral DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 5,583	Need advice on a good CD-RW I know Plextor gets alot of great reviews for their CD-RWs, but I was wondering if there are others which are just as good (or close enough). How are the Sony or Yamaha CD-RWs? Any recommendations or experiences? Thanks.

08-14-02, 07:42 PM	#4
Sonicflood DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: May 2001 Location: In my Home Theater- Foley, AL Posts: 3,496	During the Staples deal I purchased a Cendyne 32x12x40 CDRW and it's really a rebadged LiteOn! You can still get the Cendyne from Staples & end up paying about $29.99 for it after rebates. Link My friend from work (bygraceonly) bought one as well and it too is a LiteOn. Great drive!!! Buying another for a Shuttle system that I'm building for use as an Mp3 server. Sonicflood __________________

08-14-02, 07:43 PM	#5
Amator DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: May 2002 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,558	For a brandx drive, I've been very happy with my Cyberdrive 32x12x48x. Very fast DAE, no coasters, and $35 when I got mine. www.cyberdrive.com.tw __________________ the perfect bag of popcorn...it'd be like freakin' zen. -Crankyman

08-15-02, 05:29 AM	#6
twikoff DVD Talk God Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Right Behind You!!! Posts: 79,343	sony drives suck yamaha drives are pretty nice yes, plextor is head and shoulders above anyone else.. the only other drive (other then a plextor) that I would suggest, would be a lite on.. and thats only if you CANT get a plextor __________________ Do you live in Idaho or Wyoming? If so, its time to Check In!

08-16-02, 02:52 AM	#10
QuAcKeR DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: the ATL Posts: 1,253	Yup... Lite-On all the way... Yes it has Burn Proof... I have the one in the pic above (the staples deal this week!) and a 40x12x48 from a deal a few weeks ago... was $39 I think. I also use an Iomega ZipCD 12x10x32 in one PC... had for a while... was one of the first Burn Proof drives out so it's rather old, but gave me faith in the Iomega drives. Anyhoo... Lite-On is great... and can be overclocked!!!! __________________ My 5 DVD directorial debut, Click for some trailer action... ---- "I don't feel like really watching DVDs" -Geoffrey Kleinman

08-14-02, 10:45 AM	#2
MACD23 Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,322	Hi, my buddy who is a pc technician swears by plextor....I know you said other than, but thats another vote for plextor. it has the buffer under prevention and they guarentee no coasters. good luck. ps: stay away from the hp writers, we have them here at work and they suck.

08-14-02, 10:56 AM	#3
karnblack DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 1,085	Lite-On drives seem to be pretty good. I picked up a 40x12x48 drive at the local computer show for $65. It also has buffer underrun protection, and I hear they supply many OEMs (such as TDK) with their drive.

08-15-02, 09:04 AM	#7
Coral DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 5,583	Thanks for the suggestion. Does the Lite-on come with Burn Protection? A place nearby sells the Lite-on 48x model for about $40 cheaper than the Plextor 24x and $70 cheaper than the Plextor 40x.

08-15-02, 11:22 AM	#8
icondude Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,733	I absolutely love my Plextor CD-RW.

08-19-02, 07:28 AM	#11
ngp DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 2,157	Officemax has a coold deal on the Cendynes: http://www.slickdeals.net/#p2594 They'll move fast!

08-19-02, 08:03 AM	#12
asabase DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 5,649	I would have voted for Lite-On but mine died. I know have a Plextor and no problems yet.

08-19-02, 08:10 AM	#13
twikoff DVD Talk God Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Right Behind You!!! Posts: 79,343	look around for a good deal on a plextor but dont pay an extra $70 for one if you cant get find a deal on the plextor.. the lite on is a decent drive to settle for __________________ Do you live in Idaho or Wyoming? If so, its time to Check In!

08-19-02, 12:46 PM	#14
the aftermath DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: In my mind. Posts: 7,694	I use TDK's 32X10X40 and it works great for me.

08-19-02, 01:36 PM	#15
al_bundy DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: in da cloud Posts: 26,196	Does plextor manufacture their own drives or are they just a label stamper? I've never had problems with Yamaha. This is my view on the whole thing. If different products offer similar functionality and features then go with the cheapest. Plextor and Yamaha both burn at the same speed and offer burn proof under different names. Both are most likely similar quality. It's a CD burner, not a video card. You're not really going to notice any difference unless it's a different speed rating.

08-19-02, 01:46 PM	#16
skar DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,644	For a nice value CD-RW drive, I recommend the Lite-On 32x drive for around $42-48. For a top of the line unit, check out the Sanyo 24x SCSI with burnproof for around $130-140.