> I've been using Plextor... My first and only internal CD-RW drive > worked for 4+ years and just recently expired. Now, thanks to my > brother, I have external DVD-writer that seems to work fine. > > Plextor is expensive indeed but is mighty reliable. However, with > modern prices one may want to settle for something simpler because > replacement will always be better. > > Boris
Yes they're a great drive, the main reason for me choosing Pioneer was the availability of RPC-1 firmware to have a region free setup in conjunction with a utility called Region Killer, Pioneer are always well supported in this respect. The main advantage I see with Plextor is the suite of tools supplied (Plextools) Excellent! If I had to have the best I would probably choose Plextor regardless of cost. BTW many of the early Plextor drives were rebadged Pioneer i.e. PLEXTOR PX-116A (OEM PIONEER DVD-120) PLEXTOR PX-116A2 (OEM PIONEER DVD-121) Not sure about later models. A contact of mine once told me the Plextor CD writers were actually made by Teac but I cannot confirm this. My first CD writer was a Ricoh 6201S c 1998 cost a fortune, when it expired I discovered it was actually OEM Phillips!!! John John Whittingham Technician "you can't be optimistic with a misty optic" ---------- Original Message ----------- From: Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 19:45:21 +0200 Subject: Re: Suggestions for DVD Drive ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
