Cheap NEC DVD-RW any good?

[Unseen]

I was going just get CD burner and DVD drive. But when I was looking through price watch I saw cheap NEC drive for $119! :

ND-1100A DVD+R/+RW 4X/2.4X BARE DRIVE W/DVD BURNING SW (ND-1100A) at <A HREF="http://www.pcmicrostore.com//part-detail.asp?id=410382 " target="_new">http://www.pcmicrostore.com//part-detail.asp?id=410382 </A>

This is awhole lot cheaper than other other expensive DVD burners I can't afford. I was wondering if that drive was any good and if it is worth spending my $$ on?

 

[LancerEvolution7]

It only burns +R media. Spend another $50 to get a dual format burner. You'd be better off that way.

 

[lunitic]

DVD+ or - can be read by DVD players BUT many (older) DVD players cannor read (re)writeable disks, either + or -.

Technically I don't see much difference between + or -. Spending $50 for a dual format burner is worthwile if you're afraid the + or - disks will not be available in the future.

Check out the prices of the disks! DVD-R disks are cheaper than DVD+R disks.

 

[Unseen]

Yeah seems like DVD+ prices are nearly double. Guess I will go for DVD-R. I will try and find other drive and make new post.

 

[LancerEvolution7]

Spending $50 on a dual format burner can actually save you money in the long run. Forget the format wars. DVD-R media is cheaper in general if you buy bulk and online. DVD+R has more sales in retail stores. So just pick up whatever is cheaper, and the extra $50 pays for itself.