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  1. I looking to buy either a HP dvd200 or Sony DRU120. Not sure which is better but my main question is does anyone know if there is a benefit of using either USB 2.0 or Firewire rather than IDE?

    Internal (IDE) is cheaper but maybe there is a performance factor going with the external devices. Any ideas?

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  2. I looking to buy either a HP dvd200 or Sony DRU120. Not sure which is better
    Neither.

    Get a Pioneer DVR-104 (AO4) instead (they're down to $240 now, too). You'll regret it, if you get the DVD+RW format, since it is not an official standard supported by the DVD Forum (see http://www.dvdfllc.co.jp/mess.htm#notice). Currently, it seems everything is headed in the direction of DVD Multi (DVD-R/-RW/RAM). Also, stick with IDE and put it as its own device. Unless, you don't have any free IDE connectors left, then throw it in an external firewire enclosure (make sure it uses the Oxford911 chipset or better).


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    Originally Posted by dougw
    I looking to buy either a HP dvd200 or Sony DRU120. Not sure which is better but my main question is does anyone know if there is a benefit of using either USB 2.0 or Firewire rather than IDE?

    Internal (IDE) is cheaper but maybe there is a performance factor going with the external devices. Any ideas?

    Thanks,
    Doug...
    There are USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394a/USB 2.0 external DVD+R/+RW drives from Sony, HP, Alera, QPS, Logitec, and CyQve. Seven models.

    Check here.

    HP DVD200e and Sony DRX-120L.

    HP DVD200e has both USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394a while Sony DRX-120L has only IEEE 1394a.

    DVD+RW is an officially announced and supported DVD recordable format standard by DVD+RW Alliance which is composed of some of the leading manufacturers in the industry such as Philips, Sony, HP, Yamaha, and several others.
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  4. Don't listen to Kenny. He's the in-house village idiot / Troll of the Year around here.

    Go with the A04, you won't regret it.


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    Listen to everyone. I would wait a while before I decide what to choose...dvd-r/dvd-rw seems to be the best...cheapest media...

    kusangi: if you have problem with kenny take it private.
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  6. kusangi: if you have problem with kenny take it private.
    I've tried! He never wants to discuss things privately - always airing his rumors and dirty laundry out here in the public. Even check with vitualis, he knows about Kenny's posting problems...

    However, I do agree with Baldrick's advice. Before making a purchasing decision, be sure check to out the DVD FAQ here - http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#4.3

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    Originally Posted by Kusanagi
    kusangi: if you have problem with kenny take it private.
    I've tried! He never wants to discuss things privately - always airing his rumors and dirty laundry out here in the public. Even check with vitualis, he knows about Kenny's posting problems...

    However, I do agree with Baldrick's advice. Before making a purchasing decision, be sure check to out the DVD FAQ here - http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#4.3

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    Oh? What do you mean exactly there? Kusanagi, you are also someone I had made contacts somewhere else beside DV-Info.net?!? Maybe westblock? When did you try to discuss things privately with me? My MSN messenger account is kennyshin@msn.com and my ICQ number is 28527933 as revealed in many of my signatures. Don't ever hesitate to contact me if you DO have something to resolve privately instead of disrupting open forum boards.

    Honestly, I thought your lies and attacks against DVDplusRW.org site were dirty and you knew that that was the first thing I posted here about. I haven't yet heard of any apology from you.

    You have no right to bash good technologies and forums dedicated to those technologies simply because you do not want DVD+RW to have more market share and you do not like the DVD+RW format standard.

    Originally Posted by Kusanagi
    Don't listen to Kenny. He's the in-house village idiot / Troll of the Year around here.

    Go with the A04, you won't regret it.


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    As I have commented many times, technology fanatics tend to resort to personal attacks and repeated provocating insults when they find themselves unable to go on peaceful and reasonable discussions on competing and evolving technologies.
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  8. I have to agree with Baldrick totally.

    I'm completely indifferent to DVD-R/W vs. DVD+R/W and as long as Kenny or any other member posts appropriately (no large irrelevant images, truthful information, read the forum rules) that is fine with me.

    If you have a personal gripe with Kenny, do it privately please.

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