Does it matter if I use burner to read and write dvds???

[skillz02]

is it much better to use a dvd rom reader to read the dvds and then use a dvd burner to burn??? Or is it ok to use the burner to read and write? Does it really matter?? thanks!!

[^Dylan]

From a personal point, no. I`ve done literally thousands (and I mean thousands) of DVDRs using my writer (Pioneer 106) as both the reader and writer.

Some prefer the quicker ripping speeds of other drives though.

HTH

[NotAHacker]

I for one say yes it matters. There has been a lot of information saying you could and in some cases it did shorting the life of the burner by using it to rip. Plus the fact that the dvd-roms are like $28. (US) and they rip faster and in some cases at like 4 or 5 times the speed of a burner. Why take the chance. Thats just my 2cents. :)

[BlackDiamondJr]

I for one say yes it matters. There has been a lot of information saying you could and in some cases it did shorting the life of the burner by using it to rip. Plus the fact that the dvd-roms are like $28. (US) and they rip faster and in some cases at like 4 or 5 times the speed of a burner. Why take the chance. Thats just my 2cents. :)
I agree here.
I would use the more costly device more sparingly to enhance longevity. It's easier to replace the DVD-ROM than it is to replace the DVD writer. Plus as mentioned above, most burners ripping speed is firmware locked at a lower speed than the DVD-ROMs.

[Jesterrace]

After having my first 105 go dead on me after 8 months of using it as an all-in-one drive, I would DEFINITELY say yes. As mentioned above, it's not like a seperate DVD-ROM is going to set you back big $. Tons of great quality DVD-ROM drives for well under $40 shipped available. If worse comes to worse, you are spending less than $40 to replace the DVD-ROM and not over $100 to replace a good quality DVD Writer.

[PhilEnfield]

I agree with the above.

The only time I use my burner to read, is on the odd "iffy"disk that the DVD-ROM drive has problems with (the burner can be more tolerant).

[pepsik]

Sorry I'm with Dylan on this camp, done a few hundred discs and have no problems, I also take care of my drives, a cleaning at least once a month never hurts. But I can see the point as $$$$ doesn't grow on trees. I can't seem to get dvd-roms to play nicely with both my dvd writers, so I've just used them as such. Maybe I just jinxed myself and will have one die out on me soon. :saywhat:

[PhilEnfield]

That's 4-2 ;)

[mallet]

thanx for the advise guys, as ive just started out that will help me 2.:t_up:

cheers

[king$nake]

I need to give my opinion on this.. I too have ripped and burned thousands of dvds using a burner , toshiba sdr5002, and now sdr5112, and never had any problems. No this is not an exaggeration, these drives still function perfectly and they get extremely heavy use.

[jase1]

You can't destroy a burner through overuse as such. It's things like overheating, repeatedly putting in discs that won't read on anything else, and most importantly, dust that kill writers.

I would definitely advise that, whatever disc you put in your drive, make sure you clean it first. With a ROM drive this isn't so important but with a burner it is vital.

[TierraDelFuego]

You can't destroy a burner through overuse as such.

not trying to say you're wrong, but look at any retail dvd/cd rw drive and they will all have a spin lifetime quoted for them. Not saying it is only a 1000 or so spins but it would degrade the drive everytime you use it.

[elperra]

Mmmm, this is an interesting topping, I only have an 105 Pioneer for ripping and burning but reading this post I am going to start looking for a dvdrom. Which dvdrom you guys reccomend?

[NotAHacker]

Liteon!!!!

[-JS-]

^ what he said, go for a lite-on, dirt cheap and just as good as anything else out there

[Jesterrace]

If you are just going for ripping then go for a Lite-On. If you want a quiet drive then go for the Pioneer 120 (not the slot loading model).

[NotAHacker]

If you are just going for ripping then go for a Lite-On. If you want a quiet drive then go for the Pioneer 120 (not the slot loading model).You know I wonder if maybe a few people got a bad liteon drive causes I have never personally heard any of them being noisy. :confused: I recommend them to my friends and no one has ever said that it was noisy.

As far as your question goes I'm not but bush is. :laugh:

[Billy_Black]

You know I wonder if maybe a few people got a bad liteon drive causes I have never personally heard any of them being noisy. :confused: I recommend them to my friends and no one has ever said that it was noisy.

They seem to work well and are cheap, but they are also cheaply made, noisy with flimsy trays. They sound and feel like crap compared to LG, Pioneer, or Plextor.

[handyguy]

Better to get two dvd writers then you can make two copies @ the same time.

[Jesterrace]

They seem to work well and are cheap, but they are also cheaply made, noisy with flimsy trays. They sound and feel like crap compared to LG, Pioneer, or Plextor.
Yup, if all you have ever used are Lite-Ons then you probably wouldn't notice the noise that much. If you have ever used any other drive then you would notice a BIG difference. My Samsung 816 actually has something built in to reduce sound and the difference between it and my Lite-On 165 is definitely noticeable. The Lite-On does seem to be the fastest ripper. Although ever since I got my new machine my Samsung is ripping at what most people are reporting for thier Lite-Ons. So your PC specs make a huge difference as well.

[Templar]

As far as your question goes I'm not but bush is. :laugh:
:director: We were both reprimanded for including politics in our "discussions" before. Please Stop.