Which DVD Reader should I buy?

[sapiendut]

I already have two Pioneer 107 (one for each machine), but my DVD readers (both are Pioneer from about 4 years ago) are dying.

So, for replacement, I have the following list. Which one would you guys think the best of the bunch.

LG 16x DVD-ROM
Lite-On 16x DVD-ROM
Sony 16x DVD-ROM

from my experience, not all "16x" are created equal. I don't want the fastest one, I want the most accurate one because I tend to duplicate wedding videos from my clients.

Sincerely,
Sapiendut a.k.a. FatCow

[daamon]

Hi sapiendut,

I was asking the same question a few months ago and the general consensus was to go for the Lite-On 16x DVD-ROM.

I was told that it does actually rip at up to 16x and is very reliable. I've recently got a new PC built with one in - just not had the chance to try it yet, but the recommendations came from trusted members of the forum...

[sapiendut]

I just went to Lite-On website. It seems like they no longer make DVD-ROM reader anymore. I guess it'll be up to my luck if the store I'm going to will still have them in stock.

As far as DVD burner goes, I bought three Lite-On burners (4x only) and all of them died within 2 months of usage (I burn about 200 discs a month) whereas any of my Pioneer (have been using them since the 104 era) tend to die only after around 1,200 burns.

Thanks for the info!

[daamon]

Odd - I've seen loads of 'em for sale here in Oz.

Yes, I agree about Pioneers. I've just bought a DVR-108D having been very happy with my previous Pioneer (DVR-106D).

No problem. Good luck...

[sapiendut]

Ahhhh, fellow Aussie!

I used to live in Perth, Mate! Still longing for Anticols, Burger Rings and Samboy Chips.

(they only have Vegemite here)

[daamon]

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