Advice on a decent DVD writer for my computer

[iafzal]

I have a Dell desk top Pen 4, 1.6Ghz, 512MB
I am looking for a good DVD writer, that comes with all the software etc.
Let me know which brands and model that have work well.

I see there is a Sony DVD writer goign for $79 with Nero 6.6 suite that looks good. Any suggestions?

Also what it takes to copy from a VHS directly to a DVD writer?

Thanks

[steveryan]

Look for the latest NEC or Pioneer drives, you can't go wrong. You cannot go directly from VHS to a DVD writer (unless you mean DVD recorder) you will need one of the following -

capture card - Hauppauge 250,350 ATI AIW.
firewire capture device - Canopus ADVC models, Datavideo DAC.
DVD recorder - loads to choose from, Pioneer, JVC and Panasonic seem to be highly regarded.

[Quantum]

You can also use a Digital camcorder that allows for analog to digial pass thru.

I second the Pioneer 110 recommendation. I just read a review of it at cdfreaks and the disc quality scans are real decent:

http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/12757

[ROF]

I see there is a Sony DVD writer goign for $79 with Nero 6.6 suite that looks good. Any suggestions?

Which Sony Model? Some are good some are overpriced paperweights.

[budz]

I suggest the BENQ 1640....the SONY 810A & PLEXTOR 740 are rebadged BENQ 1640's.....Check out the BENQ forum as well as the other forums at CDFREAKS.COM.

[iafzal]

I just saw Pioneer DVR-R100 which is at a very good price right now. Has anyone has experience with this unit.
Any pros or cons?
Thanks

[budz]

I just saw Pioneer DVR-R100 which is at a very good price right now. Has anyone has experience with this unit.
Any pros or cons?
Thanks

Check out the PIONEER FORUM at Cdfreaks.com and at The Firmware Index forum.

http://club.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=30&f=87

http://forum.rpc1.org/viewforum.php?f=2

[Super Warrior]

Look for the latest NEC or Pioneer drives, you can't go wrong.

Lite-On is also a good brand.My Lite-On LDW-451S has always been ROCK SOLID.