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Which Combo Drive Is Good

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ASH_DSG Original post #1
Dec 15, 2005 at 4:56 PM
Hi,
I want to know that which Combo Drive is good and how much it cost in Delhi. Should I go for Samsung, Sony, LG, Liteon, HP etc. that can read bad disk too and cost of each drives give suggestion.
Aniruddh
Aniruddh #2
Dec 15, 2005 at 5:35 PM
dont even think of going for Samsung,lg etc etc they all sux.better get a Sony combo drive it shud come around 2.4k.well i'll suggest to get a DVD-ROM & CD-RW instead of of combo,it will b 200-300 bucks more then combo but its a better choice.
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vijay_7287 #3
Dec 15, 2005 at 7:01 PM
i think the one frm Liteon is the best
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ASH_DSG #4
Dec 15, 2005 at 9:17 PM
Thanx,
But for liteon and sony combo's which is the best.
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vijay_7287 #5
Dec 15, 2005 at 9:22 PM
it comes down to personal choice

i prefer
LiteOn 1693
costs around 3k


edit: oopssy got it wrongyy sorryyy
thts a dvd riter
the combo drive costs 2.4k

sooryyyy again ........ :oops: :oops: :oops:
Netjunkie
Netjunkie #6
Dec 15, 2005 at 9:41 PM
Go for a Sony combo drive.
Costs Rs.1950/- in Hyderabad.

@ Vijay
3k for a combo drive !!
Did you mean Liteon DVD Writer ?
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ASH_DSG #7
Dec 16, 2005 at 12:26 PM
Thanx,
So I think Sony is the best and the price is also right. Is there any other which is better than sony in less price and better performance.