What is the BEST +/- Drive for CHEAP Medias

[aznguy]

I'm shopping for a new drive, I currently have a Sony DRU500a and its starting to act up. With all the compatability issues with Media.

I was wondering which drive takes the cheapest dvd media you find on the web like 4x .80-1.00 per Disc.

Thanks.

[ckdexterhn1]

Pioneer 105 or 106.

[chill007]

It all really depends on the individual user...

I've never used any burner other than my LG4040B and I paid $175 USD for it and it burns all formats (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM). It has also burned the "cheap" media flawlessly.

[garryheather]

Here I go with my stuck record impression...

Don't forget quite a few standalone DVD players will have problems playing back some media - writing to it is only half the story.

[Gees]

I would not base a purchase on "cheap media" burning success. Not after reading what problems you may have after burning.

Sure, you could burn more inexpensive media. But will that media provide full problem-free 4.38 burns? And will it still be playable a year from now?

Just things to consider. :c)

High quality cheap media is another story. But if that were guaranteed with every disc, there'd be far fewer posts on this site. :c)

[Vanderlow]

I believe the Pioneer 106 2nd Nec 1003.