sharkattack

I really have no idea what all the mumbo jumbo of the letters mean but im getting a new computer and wanted to know if a Double Layer 16X DVD +/-R/RW drive is any good? does it burn cd's and or dvd's? can i burn music on it or is it just for dvd movies? do u think a 48X Max. CD-ROM Drive / or 48x max. CD-RW / or 16x max. DVD-ROM/ or CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive is better(i dont care about the money just want the better one) thanks in advance i woould appreciate any help

evilxp2800

a Dual Layer DVD Drive will burn 8GB Worth of stuff ...

jancz3rt

You should definitely go with the DVD+-R Burner. The 16x means it burns at 16 speed which is the fastest currently available for burning DVD+-Rs and DVD+-RWs. Such drives can burn on BOTH DVD+-Rs/RWs and CD-Rs and CD-RWs. There is no need for some other combo drive at all as this can do everything you would need.

JAN

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sharkattack

i have another question when i want to burn music to a regular cd do i have to buy the 16x speed or can i buy the higher 50+x speed. Also if i burn my music on a dvd will i be able to play it on a regular cd player or just dvd compatable hardware?

flip218

You confusing the two. 16x is the highest rated DVD +R media available. but you shouldn't burn faster than 8x anyways (4x is best ). As far as CDs, depends on what your burning.

For regular data, it don't matter for me. fastest is fine. but for games I burn at 4x also.

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Praetor

only on dual layer media

hehe i'd argue 2x is best balance but to each their own :p


@sharkattack:
have a look at the CD/DVD 101.

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jancz3rt

16X Max DVD burning speed
48/52 Max CD burning speed

BUT!

Never burn at maximum. On DVDs as Praetor suggests a speed of 2X is most suitable to get a "flawless" copy. On CD-Rs when considering audio you should burn nice and slow (Probably 4x would be my choice). When burning data on a CD-R, a higher speed below 16X should be fine in my personal opinion. Take this as personal preference.

JAN

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