DVD-RW

[slammer]

i am thinking of updating my DVD-WRITER at present i am using the pioneer DVD-RW DVR 106D i want something similar that is easy to use with no fancy gimmicks just one that will erase and burn the majority of dvd-rw`s and cd-rw`s thanks for any advice

[Richard_G]

Go for a later Pioneer then. They are up to the 111 series now. Not a lot has changed, they've just got faster and can now do dual layer discs. They are also ridiculously cheap! I paid over £200 for my original 104 and £30 from www.svp.co.uk for my current 109. Changing will be a straightfoward swap, nothing will appear any different until you come to burn a disc and it will do it in a lot less time.

[slammer]

thnx richard for the info much appreciated m8

[piano632]

I just replaced my dead Pioneer 106D with this Samsung burner that has been great so far:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827151118

It does have added features like writing to RAM discs and Lightscribe, but you don't need to use them. The drive is a bit slower than most at loading/mounting discs, but otherwise excellent. I've used it to write DVD+RW and CD-RW and it writes very reliably so far. It's also an inch shorter depth-wise than the Pioneer, so that should give your computer case more breathing room.

[bendixG15]

My vote is for the Pioneer DVR-111D..

[coolburn]

Hey!
I also updated my dvd writer with Pioneer DVR-111D last month. It performs well until now.

For your reference.
Pioneer DVR-111D 16X DVD Drive Burner Bulk $35.95