On 2003-02-14 11:47:09 -0400 Mark Kippert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> I am looking to buy a cd burner. I really don't know what I should be >>> looking for being I'm rather new to computers. What questions should I be >>> asking? Any companies I should stay away from? I would love to hear from more >>> experienced users. >>> Any help would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Get a firewire not a USB burner........ USB can't do the burn speed of FW >> > > Here's a nice Yamaha burner at Computer Geeks for $73. I've made many > purchases from them and have been very satisfied: > <http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=CRW2200IX> > > If you use the current coupon "DEALNEWS" found at dealmac.com when checking > out, you'll get an extra 10% off. > > I had internal Yamaha installed in a Beige G3 tower I used to own. It worked > great. However it was bundled with Toast at the time so I can't speak for > software they're bundling with this unit (Ahead Nero Max for Macintosh). > > Like Alan wrote, don't go USB. Even if it's rated at a high burn rate via > USB2.0, it will default to around 4x or 6x at best with Macs USB1.1.
Thanks for the responses. I'm not sure if the Yamaha burner you are talking about is compatable with Jaguar?? Macintosh Requirements: Mac OS 8.6/9/9.1 x is not supported PowerPC G3 300MHz or faster processor 64MB RAM 50-100MB free hard disk space while recording CD-ROM drive (for any CD related operations) James -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
