Need Info About This DVD-Writer...

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hell_storm2006 said:

Can anyone please suggest a good IDE alternative for this as well.

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In the world of SATA y u want a IDE writer...

I have an old PC for which I want to buy a DVD Writer as well... So looking for and IDE Writer also.
I need the SATA one for my new PC.

@ dheeraj_kumar :
One link is....
*www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters/sony-dru-845s/2413*www.wikio.co.uk/guide/sony-87585.html

Sorry I made a mistake in the first post... its 845S... not 245S ....
My mishtake!!!!

Whether it is sata or pata it doesn't make any difference except that sata has shorter cables (for writers). Writer will never use the bandwidth provided by pata.

Get Sony/samsung dvd burner, which ever costs less.

Samsung has a pretty bad name in optical drives. Though they may have improved lately. Why dont you consider LiteOn? Just bought one myself.

As for SATA interface, I belive you can get an add-on card which will give you SATA port(s) on your old comp. But I guess it will add to your cost. So thats probably worthwhile only if you plan to shift the drive to a newer mobo.

This is just a rebranded samsung writer... search for more info at cdfreaks.com forum, they test all sorts of drives.

Better get lite on or asus dvd writer for best performance. Other brands like lg samsung sony are also worth buy....!

dheeraj_kumar said:

This is just a rebranded samsung writer... search for more info at cdfreaks.com forum, they test all sorts of drives.

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Which drive is a rebranded Samsung? Surely not LiteOn??

Get Lite-On DVD-RW, Sony is not that good. You can get Samsung too but Lite-On is the best, no serious complains so far. IDE and SATA, both are available.

@Raccoon

The drive OP wants to buy - Sony DRU-845S is a rebranded samsung.

Ohh ok! Not a good buy then... I guess...