Jul 27, 2008
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Firmware does not matter with DVD drives since it is stored on the drive itself and the user has no control over it. Finally, the last thing you need to know about DVD burners is that there are drives the support a technology called LightScribe which allows a user burn a label onto the DVD in color as long as they are using LightScribe dvds. It is very handy since it does not require effort to do. The media does cost more than the normal dvds but could be worth it. Plus these drives work with other media too but you just cant burn an image onto them.
Selecting the correct type, either + or -, was a factor if you were going to play a movie with a DVD player. But with recent develpment in software technology you can play DVD+ disks in most DVD player with the correct setting called, Booktype or BitSetting to DVD-ROM. This will trick any DVD player to recognize DVD+R disk as DVD-R disk style. This will also overcome most DVD drives on older computers to read DVD+R disks. DVD-R's are 99.99% universal.
But note that DVD+-RW is completely different and only DVD players that made compatible with DVDRW disks can play DVDRW disks. DVD+-R's are good but look into DVD+-R/W DL (dual layer) as well. Sony was the first to release DL writing drive, followed by Plextor (which your list lacks). The speed of the drive is great but look for higher buffer--2mb is average 8mb would be the best. Higher the writing speed, having higher buffer and burn technology would be the best way to choose your hardware. BurnProof, Safe Burn, JustSpeed etc any of these technology should be present in your hardware. Otherwise, you should burn at the lowest burning speed to ensure an accurate burning process time after time. And finally, I would go with a hardware that includes Nero software.
thanks my friends fffanatics and BuffaloHELP , its realy nice topic about dvd players and useful information
i take this idea sony is best dvd writer becuase QUOTE "Sony was the first to release DL writing drive, followed by Plextor (which your list lacks)." and i must buy high buffer dvd writer sorry my next question about your info "LightScribe" we must buy label for dvd or this technology use own label for example interpolation on dvd ? thanks 
I'm not sure Sony has the best DVD burners, just because they first made DualLayer burner... As a matter of fact, Sony has proven to have less than reliable CD drives, and DVD drives (except for those that are quite expensive)...
I'm using NEC ND-3540A burner, and the little thing is working perfectly... It has burned several hundred DVD's, and CD's, and still has no trouble reading even some damaged CD's or DVD's... And it was quite cheap at that... Around 50 euros back when I bought it, where Pioneer and LG sold their burnest starting at 70 euros, and had less quality than NEC... Before you buy any burner, try to find people who have actualy used the one you want to buy, to hear first hand experiences... Asking the salesman for info, also might help (but not neccessarily)... And LightScribe is the way of burning labels DIRECTLY on your CD's and DVD's... No need to buy separate labels and stick them on CD's or DVD's... You can visit the LightScribe homepage for more detailed info on that technology... Hope this was helpfull...
At plug computers we have had great success using Samsung drives. Although they are a bit more expensive they are usually the most reliable and best drives you can get your hands on. Check out newegg.com for a good price on one.
You can get Dual layer DVD+-R/RW drives for 35 bucks or less usually. Dont skimp and buy a Lite-On, yeah, they are a great deal, but they usually carry the risk of not lasting too long. Sure, they do make some good drives, but I think you have better chances being satisfied with Samsung. Highly recommended.
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