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[paverman]

I have a 8200 series dell computer with a cd /dvd rw. I would like to read and burn cd+g discs. I still have some warranty on my computer so I am thinking exterior unit. What do I need?
Thanks,
Paverman

[mlepine]

My best suggestion would be to buy a Plextor and I don't see why you would have a problem with the warranty?

I have a Dell & installed different parts and needed tech support one day and never had problems.

if you're not certain you might want to purchase the Plextor burner thru Dell parts?

regards

[Garry A. Leslie]

Further to mlpine's advice
I would only buy a Plextor. anyway the newer MTU products only seem to write Plextor into their programmes.
I looked on Ebay but there's nothing there.
Try the UK site, a number offered, some are external, which is what you would want.
Of course check out carriage if you ever decide to buy.
I've just bought a CPU from the US, even with cariage and customs it was still cheaper.
Regards from across the pond.
Garry

[paverman]

Originally posted by Garry A. Leslie
Further to mlpine's advice
I would only buy a Plextor. anyway the newer MTU products only seem to write Plextor into their programmes.
I looked on Ebay but there's nothing there.
Try the UK site, a number offered, some are external, which is what you would want.
Of course check out carriage if you ever decide to buy.
I've just bought a CPU from the US, even with cariage and customs it was still cheaper.
Regards from across the pond.
Garry

[mlepine]

Any CDR-RW from Plextor will work if you have the latest version of Microstudio or Hoster. Only one model of DVD-RW won't work & I can't recall which one it is?

Why not order it from MTU? They test each one they send so you'll get a drive that really works with cdg.

I wouldn't worry for the warranty, if you don't feel capable of doing the installation you might want to ask someone who's capable?
An internal model would cost you less...

Regards

[Garry A. Leslie]

Sorry I have read so many threads I thought you had a laptop.
mlepine is correct internal drives are cheaper and are really easy to fit, even for a novice.
Just make sure you anti-static yourself before handling and fitting.
I use a length of copper wire around my wrist and fastened to the casing of my computer.
Regards from across the pond.
Garry

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