Dvd Burner... - Britmovie

lassie · 25-07-2005, 05:02 PM

We have a spare slot in our tower and have thought about installing a DVD burner as we currently don't have one. Are there any good deals around and how easy are they to install and set up?

aaron · 26-07-2005, 12:54 AM

Hi,
I've used these people for pc -parts http://www.savastore.com/default.asp and they've been good and economical.. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]
The best general advice is 'do your homework' a little before buying a drive - These days, you should get a multi-format (-/+ R, RW)drive, capable of writing to dual-layer (8.5gb) discs (usually only in +R) packed,posted inc VAT & delivery for under £40! (Most modern drives do all of the above, but read the spec carefully to be sure you're not buying the only one that doesn't [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif[/img] )

As for fitting, as Wossie says, it's usually very straightforward,(assuming your O/S is XP) since most drives don't require any special drivers, but use the indigenous Microsoft ones.
Heres a basic guide http://compreviews.about.com/od/tuto...s/DIYCDDVD.htm

P.s. The guides tend to make it sound harder than it is!!

Good luck

26-07-2005, 12:54 AM	#2
aaron is Working class Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: chiltern hills uk Posts: 220 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	Hi, I've used these people for pc -parts http://www.savastore.com/default.asp and they've been good and economical.. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img] The best general advice is 'do your homework' a little before buying a drive - These days, you should get a multi-format (-/+ R, RW)drive, capable of writing to dual-layer (8.5gb) discs (usually only in +R) packed,posted inc VAT & delivery for under £40! (Most modern drives do all of the above, but read the spec carefully to be sure you're not buying the only one that doesn't [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif[/img] ) As for fitting, as Wossie says, it's usually very straightforward,(assuming your O/S is XP) since most drives don't require any special drivers, but use the indigenous Microsoft ones. Heres a basic guide http://compreviews.about.com/od/tuto...s/DIYCDDVD.htm P.s. The guides tend to make it sound harder than it is!! Good luck __________________ 'He who is not one up...Is one down'

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25-07-2005, 05:02 PM	#1
lassie has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	We have a spare slot in our tower and have thought about installing a DVD burner as we currently don't have one. Are there any good deals around and how easy are they to install and set up?