--- You wrote: I have a blue and white G3 that has a regular cd drive in it. If I wanted to add one that supports DVD do I have to purchase the $300 drive from Apple or can I use a regular $75.00 cd-dvd drive made for a PC? --- end of quote ---
Depends on your needs. If you want to use iDVD, Apple's popular osX video DVD production tool, you'll need a 'superdrive' or the program won't run. Superdrive is a Pioneer DVR-103, 105 or 105 or any of the consumer versions (the same drive with a different number and a pretty box.) The drive must be mounted on the internal ATA bus. These are available for under $300 and need not be bought from Apple. I use one in my Beige minitower. If I remember correctly, iDVD wants to see a G4 processor, but that may not be required. Also be sure you know the difference between DVD-R and DVD-Ram. Rich -- 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
