What's the best DVD writer for around $100

**Dragonslayer** · 16-06-2005, 12:42 PM

I bought an LG, it's O.K, but not as good as the Pioneeer model I had previously. There is a review on a qhole bunch of writers from what I consider the most respected hardware magazine in the world here:

http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/forums.asp?s=2&c=9&t=9764

It's a shame that the magazine isn't New Zealand, but being Australian, the reviews etc. are for the same products available here.

**J_Joyce** · 16-06-2005, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Rob99

This would be money better spent, also comes with Nero.

Yes I was highly considering buying this but according to the reply I got from "Xp computers" when I contacted them via their website the drive doesn't come with bundled software

Originally Posted by email reply from xp computers

no software inculding.

----- Original Message -----
From: Jacob
To: sales@xpcomputers.co.nz
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 3:04 PM
Subject: Enquiry from XP Computer

Hi does the "Pioneer DVR-109 16X DVD/R/RW Dual layer OEM" include bundled writing software
Thanks
-Jacob

**TonyF** · 16-06-2005, 08:21 PM

This from Ascent :-
DVR-109, Dual Layer DVD Writer, DVD 16R/16W/8RW, CD 40R/40W/24RW, Internal, IDE, Beige, OEM + Nero 6.6 $136.02 Buy
DVR-109, Dual Layer DVD Writer, DVD 16R/16W/8RW, CD 40R/40W/24RW, Internal, IDE, Beige, OEM + Sonic RecordNow $142.38 Buy
DVR-109, Dual Layer DVD Writer, DVD 16R/16W/8RW, CD 40R/40W/24RW, Internal, IDE, Black, OEM + Nero 6.6 $136.02 Buy
DVR-109, Dual Layer DVD Writer, DVD 16R/16W/8RW, CD 40R/40W/24RW, Internal, IDE, Black, OEM + Sonic RecordNow $129.67 Buy
DVR-A07P, DVD Writer, DVD 12R/8W/4RW, CD 40R/24W/24RW, Internal, IDE, Beige

**J_Joyce** · 16-06-2005, 08:23 PM

hey thanks for that TonyF

**Rob99** · 17-06-2005, 12:03 AM

On the page I linked it says

SOFTWARE
A Software Installation CD containing Nero 6.6 OEM Suite 3 is optional and needs to be requested at the time of purchasing the drive.

Just make sure you ask.

**J_Joyce** · 17-06-2005, 03:55 PM

Just for those who are interested. I've decided to order the "Pioneer 16x +- Dual 4x double layer DVDRW DVR-109 OEM beige w/NERO 6.6 $101+gst" and a 50 pack of 8x dvd-r disks from www.pbtech.co.nz
total $150 plus shipping... not a bad price IMO

**pctek** · 17-06-2005, 06:01 PM

Good choice! Stuff XPComputers - what do they do, take the bundled software out of the packages?

**Cicero** · 17-06-2005, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by J_Joyce

Just for those who are interested. I've decided to order the "Pioneer 16x +- Dual 4x double layer DVDRW DVR-109 OEM beige w/NERO 6.6 $101+gst" and a 50 pack of 8x dvd-r disks from www.pbtech.co.nz
total $150 plus shipping... not a bad price IMO

Good choice and no mucking about,good lad