I will have a PowerMac G4, dual 500 MHz version, fairly soon (within a week, probably). I will probably want to burn CDs at some point, but the included drive is a DVD-RAM which I don't think I'll use for anything other than playing DVDs (for which a DVD-ROM drive would do). I have a few options:
1. Simply find a good deal on an external FireWire CD-RW and get that. 2. Get an internal CD-RW for cheap and put it in a FireWire case. 3. Since I won't be burning CDs very often, I don't need a really fast burner. Therefore, I could opt for a really cheap USB burner, like the Iomega Predator at $70. Even though it's only 4x, that's okay. Again, I won't be burning CDs very often. But it may still get frustrating, especially if I enjoy burning CDs and I start doing it more often. 4. Sell the DVD-RAM and get a combo drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM). I don't need DVD burning but I would like to be able to read DVDs. My concern with this is that I may have to get an Apple OEM drive in order to boot from it. Is it possible to get any old combo drive and use that, or must I use one made by Apple? Also, I'm not looking to spend more than $100... I spent quite a bit of money to get the computer and monitor, and now I'm a bit low. I will be selling my laptop once I get the tower, but I still don't have lots of cash to throw around. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
