Artec DVD drive x16....great or not so...

[Macros746]

I MUST upgrade from my present POS Toshiba drive that rips at 1-1.6x speed...it is a NIGHTMOARE. Does anyone have any info about this drive? It is onsale at Tigerdirect for $20 after rebate and I'll pick one up if it actually IS an upgrade. HELP!

Macros

[ruffustroll]

I bought an Artec 16x from Staples 3 or 4 months ago, sorry to say it already refuses to play or rip dvds. Still works fine for cds, but not dvd.
Good luck.

[Macros746]

Thank you so much for the tip. I would have bought it and lived to regret it. I wonder if everyone has such a bad experience....I always hate it when "you get what you pay for" proves true.

Macros

[Vermadax]

I would recommend the Lite-On 16x drive. I have had mine about a month and it works great. You can get one for around $40. I got mine here:


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=55&manufactory=1336&DEPA=1

Newegg is a good company to do bussiness with. Good luck!

Vermadax

[mopar7]

I've had the Artec for $20 for 2 days and it seems to be working fine with dvd's, is even recognized by dvd to vcd programs that don't seem to work so well.