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dvd-rw prob??

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Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime Original post #1
Jan 27, 2008 at 4:57 PM
I want to buy a dvd writer that can also make labels i.e.lightscribe dvd writer...Is it recomended dat one shud always go for a normal dvd-rw instead of a lightscribe one??does lightscribe dvd-rw pose any problem during dvd writing n does it support al formats of dvd??
Pathik
Pathik #2
Jan 27, 2008 at 5:17 PM
Lightscribe is a waste IMO. But get it nevertheless.
Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime #3
Jan 27, 2008 at 5:25 PM
IMO?? wat is d commonly faced problem wid lightscribe dvd writers??
The_Devil_Himself
The_Devil_Himself #4
Jan 27, 2008 at 5:35 PM
IMO=In My Opinion
IMHO=In My Honest Opinion
IMFHO=:D

Lightscribe drive drawbacks:
1.Too high cost of drives
2.too high cost of light-scribe media.


And for your info(FYI) even light-scribe dvd burner can't print labels!,It just laser marks on special light-scribe media(dc\dvds) which are very costly.
Pathik
Pathik #5
Jan 27, 2008 at 5:37 PM
^^ Hey n00b :p
IMHO = In my humble opinion. :D
The_Devil_Himself
The_Devil_Himself #6
Jan 27, 2008 at 5:46 PM
^^noob its my english and I'll use it however I damn well please.lol.

lol=lots of laugh
lol=laughing out loud.

whatever fits dude.
Pathik
Pathik #7
Jan 27, 2008 at 5:49 PM
Arey but dont atleast misguide other n00bies. :p
Arey=nothing. it is just hindi. :D lmao
lmao = laughing my a$$ off.