Re: DVD-RW Drives - prices

On Mar 20, 4:17 pm, "Dave" <now...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Jim" <jfro...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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I noticed lately while shopping for a replacement optical drive that
there is a significant price difference between the lowest and most
expensive drives with the same general specs (OEM, SATA, 22x etc.).
Can anyone explain why the higher prices?  Looking at the
manufacturers specs it difficult to see any great difference.

The difference is build quality, although you really can't go wrong with a
DVD-RW drive these days.  That is, if you aren't looking at blu-ray drives,
then any optical burner you buy is likely to be OK quality.

But if you want better quality, you should be thinking about pioneer or
plextor.  Mid-range quality would be samsung or sony nec optiarc.  There are
cheaper drives.

But again, you can't really go wrong.  All have risen to a certain level of
features and reasonable quality, probably due to blu-ray.  That is, there is
no innovation in DVD burners anymore, so they all are competing on pretty
equal terms.  -Dave

Interesting comments. I have seen a lot of recommendations for
Pioneer but odd pricing. For example, today I see my local store (not
the cheapest around but reasonable) carrying the Pioneer DVR216D in
Black for $29.99 and the same unit in beige for $5 more! They have
Soney NEC Optiarc AD7220S for $29.99 as well as LG GH22N for same
price. On the other hand, the cheapest Plextor PX-820SA is $74.99.

So why is the Plextor almost three times more expensive and, is it
worth it?
.

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