What DVD-ROM to chose

[gaijin]

Hello, i am from Romania and i'm new to this. What DVD-ROM do you advice me to buy? I have these options: Plextor, Toshiba, Asus, Lg, Nec, Gigabyte. Thank you

[garryheather]

Plextor's tend to have a good name, although I have found them to be rather expensive.

It's not on your list, but if all you're looking for is a ROM drive I would suggest looking for a Lite-on. I have started specifying these out of choice based on price, reliability, and damn good performance when it comes to ripping. Easy to hack too - if you're in to this sort of thing.

Personally I have had problems with the DVD +/- R compatibility with Toshiba drives, although that was some time ago now and they have probably improved. Of the remaining ones on your list, the LG I used in a build a little while ago seemed OK, so in the absence of a Lite-on in your area, I'd probably lean towards that one.

[Shocker Milwaukee]

I have a LiteOn 166 & it's been fantastic (although it sounds like a 747 when it spins up). I've also heard good things about AOPEN DVD-ROMs. However, since neither is listed as an option, I'd probably go with a Toshiba.

[redwudz]

I've had a couple of Toshiba's, one for about 2 years. No problems and they seem a good value for the cost.

[hunghuynh]

I vote for Lite-On as a DVD-Rom. It rip speed is very good and reliable. I bought a lot of DVD-Rom but this is still kicking great after several years while the other brand I have in my computer's cemetery. Hope would help!!!

[waheed]

I agree with Shocker and hunghuynh. The Lite-On DVD ROMs have been some of the best on the market, and certainly the fastest rippers out there.

[gaijin]

Thank you for your answers. These days i'll buy a DVD-ROM. Whish me luck

[Capmaster]

gaijin,

You might also want to browse reviews made by actual owners by going to user forums for the particular brand. Google the model number or brand with "forum"