i really need some help here plz

before i start i need to say that i'm not that bothered about speed just as long as it gets the job done

right then here goes, i've got a pc amd1600 all the usual bits, well it's still under garantee with pc world ( 2 years left to run ) . any bit i need putting in has to be done by them or it's a dead garantee. now i've been down to pc world to have a look at there dvd burners and they've only got a few. below is a list of what i can get from them and dixons or currys. read through them plz and try to tell me which is best. i'm new to dvd burning and don't want to make many coasters. tnx for taking the time to read this.

Model - RICOH MP 5240 DVD+RW KIT
spec:
4 x DVD Write
4 x DVD Rewrite
8 x DVD Read
+ DVD Writer Drive Format
24 x CD Write
10 x CD Rewrite
40 x CD Read
Internal Drive Interface
Bundled Software

odel - EMPREX 8X DVD+/-RW
spec
8 x DVD Write
+/- DVD Writer Drive Format
Buffer underrun prevention technology
Edit, Create and share your DVDs

Model - PHILIPS 4X2.4X12
spec
4 x DVD Write
2 x DVD Rewrite
12 x DVD Read
+RW/R Drive Format
16 x CD Write
10 x CD Rewrite
40 x CD Read

Model - OPTORITE INTERNAL 4 x +/-
spec
+/- Format
24 x CD Read
10 x CD ReWrite
4 x DVD Read
4 x DVD Write
2.4 x DVD ReWrite
Bundled Software
IDE Connectivity

Model - LITEON 8X INTERNAL 22154
i can't find this model on the liteon website
spec
8XDVD+R, 4XDVD+RW
Internal
4XDVD-R, 2XDVD-RW
12XDVDROM
40X24X40 CD Speeds
Create DVDs & CDs with one device
Up to 4.7GB storage capacity on one DVD
Easily fitted into spare 5.25" drive bay
Includes media

Model - FREECOM INT 4x DVD+/-RW
spec:
4 x DVD Write
2.4 x DVD Rewrite
4 x DVD Read
+/- DVD Writer Drive Format
16 x CD Write
10 x CD Rewrite
40 x CD Read
Bundled

nec 1300A
Modes Supported: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-I Ready, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, Video CD, Hybrid CD

Model - PHILIPS 8X + INT
spec
DVD & CD-RW In one
Edit,create & share your own DVDs
Drive includes "EasyWrite"
Store upto 4.7Gb on one DVD-RW disc
Thermo-balanced writing technology (TBW)
Acchive your data on a DVD+R disc
Archive your data on a DVD+Rw disc

Model - SONY 22521 DUAL INTERNAL this is more expensive
spec

8 x DVD Write
4 x DVD Rewrite
8 x DVD Read
+/- DVD Writer Drive Format
40 x CD Write
24 x CD Rewrite
40 x CD Read
Internal
Bundled Software

well there you go, these specs don't mean anything to me so keep it simple for me. cheerz
jimmy

I would say LITEON 22154 first, and SONY 22521 second, by reputation, and wash your hands before handling discs :-)

lol got the rib eventually

BTW, it's not true that anything added has to be done by PC World or it voids the guarantee.

If that's what they told you then they are misinformed or misleading you.

It only voids a guarantee if it can be proved or determined that adding something was responsible for causing the fault.

Anyway,

Originally posted by Insomniac
It only voids a guarantee if it can be proved or determined that adding something was responsible for causing the fault.

which, lets be honest, will certainly happen if PC World get their hands on it.