Couple DVD writer related questions.

HornizukaHornizuka Toronto
edited December 2003 in Hardware
Hi! Im getting a DVD writer soon. But im a noob in this area. =)

I've searched around in this forum regarding dvdwriter. I found one and the information are really useful, especially Tex's opinion on DVD-RAM. I noticed many ppl recommands Sony and only Thrax recommends Pioneer.

1) What's the difference between Pioneer A06, A07 and 106?

2) When it comes to backing up data(mp3s) onto DVD, which type of media should i use? + or -?

3) Can normal DVD-Rom recognize +- and DVD-RAM?

4) What's blu-ray(spelling mistake?)?

5) Im looking for a writer with good writing quality and reliability. I don't mind slow writing, riping, reading speed. Any recommendation would be really appreciated.
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Comments

  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    1) The A06 is Pioneer's latest offering to the multi-format DVD recording market. It has 4x DVD-R, 4x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, and 2x DVD-R. The A07 is Pioneer's next entry coming around christmas. It's firmed up to have 4x DVD-R, and 8x DVD+R, but I'm not sure on the speeds of the re-recordables.

    The DVR-106 is the A06 without software. If you already have Nero, or a dvd burning-capable program, this is definitely the better buy.

    2) When it comes to archiving data, neither format matters a lot. If you're looking for the most amount of data archived, however, an LG 4040-SB drive supports -R, +R, and -RAM also. You could use the DVD-RAM for archival purposes, as they make 9GB discs. The 4040-SB is also just a damn good burner with -R, almost as good as the Pioneer.

    3) DVD-RAM usually comes in a cartridge, but not always. As far as RAM is concerned, that depends on your DVD player, but all can recognize +R and -R, and the rewriteable formats.

    4) Blu-ray is a blue-laser wavelength successor to DVD. Current lasers are in the red wavelength, but blue lasers have a much more narrow focus. This narrower focus allows more data to be burned in the same space as a red wavelength laser.

    The successor is ill-conceived however, as the Blu Ray format was just turned down in favor of the HD-DVD format. HD-DVD was selected by the DVD Consortium to be the replacement for current DVDs.

    Sony's scheduled to make blu-ray discs anyways. :rolleyes2

    5) Why.. The Pioneer DVR-106/A06 of course! :D
  • PreacherPreacher Potomac, MD Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    For what it's worth, I have the Pioneer A05 (predecessor to the A06) and it's been a great piece of kit. Pioneer has a great reputation in the DVD writer category.
  • Straight_ManStraight_Man Geeky, in my own way Naples, FL Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    If you can afford, get a multimodal DVD burner, IE both plus and minus compatible. Sony makes a decent +-, Plextor does, but Pioneer for DVDs has been a leader for quite a while (relatively speaking). If only one burner will be in box, get a DVD AND CD burner plus read capable drive if you can afford same. Both Sony and Pioneer now have those available.

    John.
  • HornizukaHornizuka Toronto
    edited December 2003
    Thanx for the quick response!


    I heard A06's firmware are dif than 106. Is that true?
    and is there any dif in warranty between those 2?

    Thanx
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