which DVD burner?

[kbd]

I'm looking for a DVD burner that I can use for copying ps2 games as well as dvds movies. I'm looking for one that will be compatible in the future as well. I saw the Sony DRU500a/x which does both "+ and -". But I also heard that that drive have problems w/ medias that u uses. I also know that LiteOn will come out w/ one that does both for less than $200 in Q2 of 2003. So should I wait for the LiteOn to come out and compare w/ the Sony? By that time the price 4 Sony will drop as well and more brand will be available 2. Any suggestions/comments are much appreciated.

[jacknjt]

IF U LIVE IN THE USA I WOULD RECOMEND GETTING A DVD+RW BECAUSE IT'S MORE RELIABLE AND THE PRICES ON BRANDED NAME MEDIAS ARE MUCH CHEAPER. or if u think that tha cheap dvd-r order from da net is da way to go then go for it. but da cheap medias wont last long. u pay for what u get.

[LanEvo7]

This question has been asked many times before. If you have the money and want to "future proof" go with sony. If you want to save a couple dollars and want speed go with the pioneer a05 or one of its clones such as the cendyne dvr-105.
Media for DVD-R is cheaper on the internet. Quality DVD-R media also seems to be lower priced. If you buy retail, they are about the same price.

[spiderman2k1]

Sony dru500ax can not burn cheep media well some time's it seem's that some people get a good DRu500ax and other people get a buggy one. I just got one and I bought K hypermedia DVD-R and the sony can not burn them but my Pioneer AO4 can also Memorex and K hypermedia are the same DVD-R just changed the name on the cover. I might get a Ceyden or might return the dru500ax for another one

[Colindale]

I'm waiting for the LiteON DVD burner due out in the second quarter,
will be cheaper and probably better than what's available at the moment!.