Best DVD Burner for Computer?

I have a Sony DRU-510UL, the external version. It is very fast, very quiet, and reliable.

I did encountered two minor problems so far. First, I cannot get it to work with Memorex DVD-RW media. I solved that by switching to Philips DVD+RW.

The second problem was that I connect the burner to my desktop using FireWire. I also have a FireWire scanner connected at the same time. If at any time I have the scanner on, my desktop will fail to recognize the burner unless I reboot the PC. It should not be a problem if you use USB2 connection or you have to remember to make sure all other FireWire devices are off before you trun on the PC.

Overall, I like it and will not hesitate to recommend it.

I agree with Sidssp. Sony 510 sure is a great unit, i`ve had it for 6 months, no problems so far.Plus it`s a universal burner and not expensive.

Plextor PX-708A (internal) or PX-708TU (external), you cannot ask for more. Plextor respected by professionals for speed and reliability and not forgetting it is THE choice of audiophiles as well.

I use only Plextor when it comes to burners.

Check it out at www.plextor.be

In the end, only YOU make the choice, not us!

Good luck and happy burning!

I agree with Quadophile on the Plexter nams, however they chose to support the +R an +RW format which is not widely used. Any home DVD player based on the Pioneer laser will only read -R and -RW format. The Sony does both formats.

Vader