CD drive or CD writer?

[ciphergoth]

A request for PC hardware advice...

Alison's new computer lacks only a CD drive to make it go. We could buy a bargain-bin drive from the local dodgy bargain-bin computer store (http://www.silicon-group.co.uk/) for £20. Or we could buy a PHILIPS 16x20x40 CDRW Burnproof for £70.

If we spend the extra £50, will the drive actually go? Will it reliably read and write CD-Rs and CD-RWs, rather than creating a lot of decorative coasters like my current CD-R? Is it worth spending more and getting a better one?

thanks,

Comments

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In my experience BurnProof CD-writers usually manage to avoid making coasters no matter what you do with the computer barring the machine crashing or being switched off...

Far better than older writers which get upset by Loud Thoughts and Unusual Movements within the room.

Cool, new band name :)