Re: buying a new cd drive, some questions
lots of people like the nec drives. I have one of the liteon dvd drives and while I don't like its performance while extracting a dvd I do like its cd burn feature. It works as well as my old liteon does. I have the same drive you have and I have put it in three different machines and it is still going. - Original Message - From: Larry Higgins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 10:01 AM Subject: buying a new cd drive, some questions Hi listers, It looks like my Lite-On drive of a bit over three years is on the fritz. I have tried running a cd cleaner from memorex through the thing a number of times, but no major improvement if any when it comes to the consistent reading of cds, so I'm going to buy another drive. Since the trend has gone to dvd drives, I am a bit concerned as to what I should be on the look out for as it concerns working with my version of Nero 6. I don't want to get home with a drive, only to find out that it will not be compatible with my burning software. And, I really like Nero, but don't really want to have to invest another 80 bucks or so for an upgrade. After all, that price may be twice that of the driver unit. Anyway, if anybody can shed any helpful light on my above stated concerns, I will be eternally grateful. Now, I doubt that I will be watching any movies with this new drive. I'm only planning to maybe back up files to a dvd disc on occasion, but there's always that eventuality. Is there a drive that will work well with both standards, and how much should such a drive set me back? Oh well, guess that's it. If anybody can come up with any possible concerns that I should be aware of in making such a switch, please let me know. Thanks, Larry Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: buying a new cd drive, some questions
Hi Larry. You may already know, but if you're buying a new DVD drive, or a CD drive for that matter, it's highly likely that you'll at least need to update your nero software. Updates are different to upgrades in that they are free and generally just provide bug fixes, support for new drives and some small enhancements. I think the latest version is 6.6.1.15 which was released in March this year. Regards. Kevin E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Larry Higgins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 3:01 PM Subject: buying a new cd drive, some questions Hi listers, It looks like my Lite-On drive of a bit over three years is on the fritz. I have tried running a cd cleaner from memorex through the thing a number of times, but no major improvement if any when it comes to the consistent reading of cds, so I'm going to buy another drive. Since the trend has gone to dvd drives, I am a bit concerned as to what I should be on the look out for as it concerns working with my version of Nero 6. I don't want to get home with a drive, only to find out that it will not be compatible with my burning software. And, I really like Nero, but don't really want to have to invest another 80 bucks or so for an upgrade. After all, that price may be twice that of the driver unit. Anyway, if anybody can shed any helpful light on my above stated concerns, I will be eternally grateful. Now, I doubt that I will be watching any movies with this new drive. I'm only planning to maybe back up files to a dvd disc on occasion, but there's always that eventuality. Is there a drive that will work well with both standards, and how much should such a drive set me back? Oh well, guess that's it. If anybody can come up with any possible concerns that I should be aware of in making such a switch, please let me know. Thanks, Larry Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: buying a new cd drive, some questions
High Larry, Any cd or DVD drive you get comes with software. Most of them that I know about comes with Nero, but some may come with Roxyo. They will set you back some where between $50 to $70. But it all depends on the brand and mottle. My best regards to you all! - Original Message - From: Larry Higgins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 10:01 AM Subject: buying a new cd drive, some questions Hi listers, It looks like my Lite-On drive of a bit over three years is on the fritz. I have tried running a cd cleaner from memorex through the thing a number of times, but no major improvement if any when it comes to the consistent reading of cds, so I'm going to buy another drive. Since the trend has gone to dvd drives, I am a bit concerned as to what I should be on the look out for as it concerns working with my version of Nero 6. I don't want to get home with a drive, only to find out that it will not be compatible with my burning software. And, I really like Nero, but don't really want to have to invest another 80 bucks or so for an upgrade. After all, that price may be twice that of the driver unit. Anyway, if anybody can shed any helpful light on my above stated concerns, I will be eternally grateful. Now, I doubt that I will be watching any movies with this new drive. I'm only planning to maybe back up files to a dvd disc on occasion, but there's always that eventuality. Is there a drive that will work well with both standards, and how much should such a drive set me back? Oh well, guess that's it. If anybody can come up with any possible concerns that I should be aware of in making such a switch, please let me know. Thanks, Larry Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.14/880 - Release Date: 6/29/2007 2:15 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: buying a new cd drive, some questions
Hey John, thanks for the tip. Hopefully I can manage to get a good deal on a drive minus the software, but guess we'll see. I would think that the OEM edition you might get with a drive would lack some of the features of the off the shelf edition of the program. Thing is, I make absolutely no use of any of the bloatware you get with Nero, not even the audio editing application, because it doesn't seem to have any keyboard shortcuts. I'm speaking of Nero Ultra edition. Good software for it's primary purpose, but the add-ons are completely unnecessary as far as I'm concerned. Anyway, think I'll hit the Nero site, and look for the latest update so at least I'll be prepared. Thanks a bunch, Larry At 12:39 PM 6/30/2007, you wrote: High Larry, Any cd or DVD drive you get comes with software. Most of them that I know about comes with Nero, but some may come with Roxyo. They will set you back some where between $50 to $70. But it all depends on the brand and mottle. My best regards to you all! - Original Message - From: Larry Higgins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 10:01 AM Subject: buying a new cd drive, some questions Hi listers, It looks like my Lite-On drive of a bit over three years is on the fritz. I have tried running a cd cleaner from memorex through the thing a number of times, but no major improvement if any when it comes to the consistent reading of cds, so I'm going to buy another drive. Since the trend has gone to dvd drives, I am a bit concerned as to what I should be on the look out for as it concerns working with my version of Nero 6. I don't want to get home with a drive, only to find out that it will not be compatible with my burning software. And, I really like Nero, but don't really want to have to invest another 80 bucks or so for an upgrade. After all, that price may be twice that of the driver unit. Anyway, if anybody can shed any helpful light on my above stated concerns, I will be eternally grateful. Now, I doubt that I will be watching any movies with this new drive. I'm only planning to maybe back up files to a dvd disc on occasion, but there's always that eventuality. Is there a drive that will work well with both standards, and how much should such a drive set me back? Oh well, guess that's it. If anybody can come up with any possible concerns that I should be aware of in making such a switch, please let me know. Thanks, Larry Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.14/880 - Release Date: 6/29/2007 2:15 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: buying a new cd drive, some questions
Thanks Kevin for that info. I just downloaded the latest update, and attempted to install, but am a little unsure about how to get the serial number without digging up the cd, and my sited wife isn't home right now to read the thing off the disc anyway. I was thinking it might be available within Nero, but when I press the option to enter my serial number, all I get is the Start Smart thing, and maybe the number is listed there somewhere, but I really can't be sure, so guess I'd better wait till she gets home. Oh well, not really in any kind of a hurry I guess g. Don't think I'll be replacing the drive today. Thanks again, Larry At 09:46 AM 6/30/2007, you wrote: Hi Larry. You may already know, but if you're buying a new DVD drive, or a CD drive for that matter, it's highly likely that you'll at least need to update your nero software. Updates are different to upgrades in that they are free and generally just provide bug fixes, support for new drives and some small enhancements. I think the latest version is 6.6.1.15 which was released in March this year. Regards. Kevin E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Larry Higgins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 3:01 PM Subject: buying a new cd drive, some questions Hi listers, It looks like my Lite-On drive of a bit over three years is on the fritz. I have tried running a cd cleaner from memorex through the thing a number of times, but no major improvement if any when it comes to the consistent reading of cds, so I'm going to buy another drive. Since the trend has gone to dvd drives, I am a bit concerned as to what I should be on the look out for as it concerns working with my version of Nero 6. I don't want to get home with a drive, only to find out that it will not be compatible with my burning software. And, I really like Nero, but don't really want to have to invest another 80 bucks or so for an upgrade. After all, that price may be twice that of the driver unit. Anyway, if anybody can shed any helpful light on my above stated concerns, I will be eternally grateful. Now, I doubt that I will be watching any movies with this new drive. I'm only planning to maybe back up files to a dvd disc on occasion, but there's always that eventuality. Is there a drive that will work well with both standards, and how much should such a drive set me back? Oh well, guess that's it. If anybody can come up with any possible concerns that I should be aware of in making such a switch, please let me know. Thanks, Larry Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
