Slot or Tray?

[Guest]

I wonder what is better, the CD/DVD drives with slot loading, or those with tray loading? It could be just a matter of personal preference, for all I know. But since I have never seen a slot drive before, I won't know for sure. From what I see, the slot-based drives tend to be a touch more expensive. Is it a sign of better quality?

Leo

 

[Arrow]

I'm not sure about the quality, but I personally prefer tray loading drives. I guess that slot-loads MIGHT be more reliable since there are less moving parts, but I think that another part of the drive will fail before the tray does!

Rob
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[Guest]

Actually Arrow, I think they have more moving parts. The pioneers have a grabbing mechanism and another retracting mechnasim. And the DVDs being a littler thicker, the drive can be tempermental if it doesn't grab em just right.

I haven't really had any problems per sae with my pioneer, but after owning one for over a year, I'll say it's really just a novelty and I prefer the trays.

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[Arrow]

Thanks for correcting me, Chord

I guess my personal preference towards the tray loads is because I'm more used to them, as all CDROMs/RWs that I've had are tray.

Rob
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[mawfia]

On thing that you may want to consider is the fact that a slot drive can be loaded any which direction i.e. upside down on its side etc. Off course most people dont need a drive that can take cd's upside down but hey its food for thought, eh mate.

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