> Thanks Ward,
>
> So is it a good replacement for my external CD-RW drive (Sony 10x4x24) as
> well? I guess I could install it below my stock CD-DVD reader built into the
> G4. My zip is an external model...
>
> Andy
>
>
>
> On 8/31/02 11:12 PM, "andrew arnold" <a0arno01 at athena.louisville.edu>
> wrote:
>
>>> Hi Ward,
>>>
>>> I saved this message for almost a year. I am considering purchasing a DVD-R
>>> as you mentioned below. Have you had any trouble with yours? I have a G4
>>> 450. Is installation really that easy???? Is there an extra bay and drawer
>>> that will open, or do you have to ditch the CD-Rom that comes with the G4??
>>>
>>> thanks
>>>
>>> Andy
>>>
>>>
>>> Hey folks,
>>>
>>> Those who own G4s who salivate at the thought of having a Pioneer
>>> DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD-RW internal drive need to check out what these puppies can
>>> be currently had for.
>>>
>>> http://shopper.cnet.com/shopping/resellers/0-7085-311-6145334.html?tag=st.sh
>>> .sr.pl.pr6145334
>>>
>>> I?ve recently installed one of these in my G4 and it works just like Apple?s
>>> stock superdrive, because it is. I was slightly concerned that Apple
>>> customized their ROMs for this drive but initially I believe they have not.
>>> iDVD is supposed to only work on Apple?s stock superdrive and it recognizes
>>> this unit as such. Installation is as plug-and-play as you can get.
>>>
>>> Ward Oldham
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Kind regards,
>> Andy
>> a0arno01 at athena.louisville.edu
>>
>> Remember the two most important things in life:
>> 1. Don't tell everyone everything you know
>> 2.
>>
>> The software box said, "Windows XP or better," so I bought a Macintosh.
>>
>> "Macintosh. We may not have done everything right, but at least we knew
>> the century was going to end."-Douglas Adams
>>
>
> Hi Andy,
>
> Things have continued to work without the first glitch. I did remove the
> existing DVD-ROM drive that was originally installed because I had a zip drive
> installed below it. It was just the easiest thing to do. >From what I
> recall, the drive was configured as master as well as the Pioneer DVD-R I put
> in so I didn?t have to touch a jumper.
>
> You can now purchase the DVR-104 as well as the original DVR-103.
> http://shopper.cnet.com/shopping/search/results/1,10214,0-1257,00.html?tag=bot
> &qt=Pioneer+DVD
>
> Good luck shopping!
> Ward Oldham
Kind regards,
Andy
a0arno01 at athena.louisville.edu
Remember the two most important things in life:
1. Don't tell everyone everything you know
2.
The software box said, "Windows XP or better," so I bought a Macintosh.
"Macintosh. We may not have done everything right, but at least we knew
the century was going to end."-Douglas Adams
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