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Title: Are Slim Drives Inferior Dvd Burners?
Post by: fogels on December 09, 2008, 12:32:00 AM

I currently only own a laptop which has a Pioneer DVR-K16 slim drive which I use to burn. I have been using Memorex with success. I purchased some Verbatims and wondering if it would be wise to go guy a decent external burner to make sure I get good burns; or am I alright using a laptop burner. I mean slim drives seem so flimsy LOL. Thanks to anyone who responds.

Title: Are Slim Drives Inferior Dvd Burners?
Post by: ashegam on December 12, 2008, 11:33:00 AM

same question.

come on seniors.  stop being lazy and help out the noobs even if it's been asked a gazilyon times before (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Title: Are Slim Drives Inferior Dvd Burners?
Post by: Millerboy3 on February 03, 2020, 06:13:00 AM

QUOTE(fogels @ Dec 9 2008, 02:32 AM)

I currently only own a laptop which has a Pioneer DVR-K16 slim drive which I use to burn. I have been using Memorex with success. I purchased some Verbatims and wondering if it would be wise to go guy a decent external burner to make sure I get good burns; or am I alright using a laptop burner. I mean slim drives seem so flimsy LOL. Thanks to anyone who responds.

i use my laptop drive which is a phillips... works awesome on my dell E1505 and my slot loading drive in my XPS1530 works great just the same....  not 1 coaster from a bad burn only from a bad rip.

QUOTE(ashegam @ Dec 12 2008, 01:33 PM)

same question.

come on seniors.  stop being lazy and help out the noobs even if it's been asked a gazilyon times before (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

lazy?  really..... hmmm  not wise to crack on the ppl you are trying to get to help you.... and besides im lazy anyway. xD  not the point. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)    anyway the burner as long as it burns the DVD+R DL media you should be fine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Title: Are Slim Drives Inferior Dvd Burners?
Post by: sosotiit on February 03, 2020, 10:57:00 AM

you can check places that specialize in CD/DVD burning like CDFreaks Forums .

It is pretty clear that slim are not exactly at the same level as the std burner. That said the difference is not huge, and a slim might very suit your need. It depends on the model and on the performance of that unit itself, not to forget the media used. No way to know but to try it.

On the other hand if you have access to a PC a good pioneer 166/216 is about 35$.

You  should try , only way to confirm

Bigger issue is how will you extract your game with a laptop?

soso

This post has been edited by sosotiit: Yesterday, 08:05 PM

Title: Are Slim Drives Inferior Dvd Burners?
Post by: Millerboy3 on February 03, 2020, 05:25:00 PM

well i use a external kreon 162c so thats how i do my ripping....  but burning i seem to have no problem with.  i may buy a 166/216 though.  which is better?  or they pretty much the same?

Title: Are Slim Drives Inferior Dvd Burners?
Post by: sosotiit on February 03, 2020, 05:55:00 PM

both 116 and 216 have similar performance, both are very good.

but if your slim is doing good, no need to bother really

soso

Title: Are Slim Drives Inferior Dvd Burners?
Post by: Millerboy3 on February 03, 2020, 06:20:00 PM

well im pretty sure its doing fine.. but when i rip with xbc and then check the burnt disc with abgx  it fails the video check? not sure whats goin on there.. when i check the iso/dvd file it passes fine.  also when i check the disc in xbc it passes all checks fine?  whats goin on?

Title: Are Slim Drives Inferior Dvd Burners?
Post by: Millerboy3 on February 03, 2020, 07:15:00 PM

QUOTE(Millerboy3 @ Dec 15 2008, 08:20 PM)

well im pretty sure its doing fine.. but when i rip with xbc and then check the burnt disc with abgx  it fails the video check? not sure whats goin on there.. when i check the iso/dvd file it passes fine.  also when i check the disc in xbc it passes all checks fine?  whats goin on?

pic of what im talkin bout.
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