It seems like everyone here here likes the Pioneer A04. Is there any particular reason for it ??? I recenlty saw the new Sony multi platform DVD burner and it seems to be the way to go but its way to expansive for me.

Cay anyone tell me whats the best overall burner to get (for ps2, xbox games, dvd movies etc). And whats the big differnce b/t the following

Dvd + R / Dvd - R
Dvd Ram
Dvd +RW / DVD-RW

Whats the best website to buy cheap dvd burners ?

thanks

Personnally I'd go for one of the Pioneer drives.. I have an A03 and its been great, the A04 isn't much of an upgrade really and the A05 is out soon if not already..
These burn DVD-r discs are are fantastic for DVD players, the PS2 seems to prefer this format although people have got DVD+r working.
DON'T get a DVD-Ram drive.. These are mainly for computers and used as data storage..

Best website!?!?! loads, try here in the BST Hardware though, DVD burners sold here everyday mate..

There are compatability issues with the Sony multi-format drive already, they apparantly don't seem to like Verbatim discs at the moment... Not a good sign really...

Mike ( Spagboll ) ... :)

Pioneer A05 burns at 5x

Originally posted by xx 5id xx
Differences between A05 and A04

DVD-R write-once recording increased to 4 speed (15mins to write a full 4.7GB disk)
DVD-RW re-writeable speed has been increased to 2 speed
Pressed DVD-ROM reading is now 12-speed (6 Speed for DVD-R-HS & 4 Speed for DVD-RW-HS) HS=High Speed DVD-R Media
CD-R write speed has been increased to 16 x speed
High-Speed CD-RW speed has been increased to 8 x speed
CD-ROM reading speed has increased from 24 x to 32 x
Access times greatly decreased
Tilt Technology for stabilising playback and recording
Smarter laser (quality control system)
Lower power consumption 19.9Watts max.
Width decreased slightly
Cooling fan removed
DAE speed increased from 10 x to 32x speed

Note: The Pioneer DVR-105 and A05 are the same drive and they only differ in the extras that they come with.

x4 speed on websites that sell it

hi, i just wanted to know where you found out that the sony muti-format dvd burner has trouble burning verbatim dvd-r because i was thinking of buying it


P.S.- Has anyone comfirmed it(sony dvd burner) to burn dvd based ps2 games?

If i dont get that dvd burner, which one should i get and why?

go for the Pioneer A05

compusa has one for $299 with a $50 or $70 rebate on top of that

get a Pioneer A05