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sanam

3-20-2006, 9:19 AM

do you guys know of any deals I WANT A DVD WRITER NOT CD WRITER... please let me know :)

RossMAN

3-20-2006, 10:49 AM

Moved to Deal Finder Service forum and edited thread title from cd writer to more accurate DVD burner.

sanam,

1) What is your budget? Do you have a CostCo, Sam's Club, Fry's Electronics or MicroCenter near you?

2) Does your computer have USB and/or FireWire?

Marcster

3-20-2006, 10:51 AM

3) Would you mind putting an internal DVD writer into an external case (this is usually a cheaper way to go).

It's not high tech at all, and most external cases come with instructions.

mrn8

3-20-2006, 10:53 AM

Circuit City has an external DVD writer with Firewire & USB 2.0 connectivity for $79.99 after $20 MIR.

http://www.circuitcity.com/IMAGE/product/detail/mdg/EC.MDG.MD16X3DVD98XE.JPG (http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=134835)

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=134835

sanam

3-20-2006, 10:57 AM

sanam

3-20-2006, 10:57 AM

RossMAN

3-20-2006, 11:00 AM

mrn8

3-20-2006, 11:03 AM

That's a great deal. Remember back in the day when external DVD Burners started at $299?

I remember when I paid $200 for a 4x CD burner and it was a good deal. :rolleyes:

sanam

3-20-2006, 11:05 AM

sanam

3-20-2006, 11:05 AM

I remember when I paid $200 for a 4x CD burner and it was a good deal. :rolleyes:

i think this is a good deal .. what do you all say.. should i go buy this one today?:gd_orange

RossMAN

3-20-2006, 11:06 AM

ross thanks for changing the thread details for me ...
You're welcome, that's what we're here for :gd_pineap

mrn8

3-20-2006, 11:09 AM

i think this is a good deal .. what do you all say.. should i go buy this one today?:gd_orange

You can place the order online and choose in-store pickup. They should have it ready for you at the customer service desk by the time you get there. :g_thumbri

Marcster

3-20-2006, 11:11 AM

i was looking for one in the range 50-80...
I'd go for this:

KINGWIN SS-525U-S Aluminum 5.25" USB2.0 (type B) External Enclosure
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817146313
$25.99 + $4.99 Three Day Shipping

and this:

NEC 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Silver IDE Model ND-3550A
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152060
$36.99 + Free Shipping (Sale will end TODAY!)
Note: this is an OEM drive (original equipment manufacturer -- i.e.: no burning software included)

or this (if you need DVD-burning software):

GIGABYTE 16X DVD±R DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827200004
$38.99 + $4.89 Three Day Shipping

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Total cost: $67.97 for the NEC drive, or $74.86 for the Gigabyte drive (if you need DVD-burning software). And none of those pesky rebates to wait for. :groovin:

You can put the internal drive in an external case in about 5-10 minutes. It'll make you feel like a computer geek. :smart:

The drives above a 16x, which is the fastest speed currently available...

Marcster

3-20-2006, 11:14 AM

I remember when I paid $200 for a 4x CD burner and it was a good deal. :rolleyes:
I remember 20GB hard drives for $100, after rebate! :(

RossMAN

3-20-2006, 11:16 AM

I remember 20GB hard drives for $100, after rebate! :(
I remember Maxtor 13GB for $129 out the door and that was a hot deal! Retail was closer to $169.

Marcster

3-20-2006, 11:19 AM

I remember Maxtor 13GB for $129 out the door and that was a hot deal! Retail was closer to $169.
I bought my first B&W laser printer for my Macintosh Performa 636CD when I was in college. It was $850.00. and that was at the student discount! Nowadays, you can get a b&w laser for $49.99 AR. :lolrun:

Performa 636CD:
CPU: 68LC040 66 MHZ
Memory: 8MB
Expandable: 36MB
Drives: 250MB HD, 1.44MB floppy, 2x Speed CD drive

mrn8

3-20-2006, 11:24 AM

I remember Maxtor 13GB for $129 out the door and that was a hot deal! Retail was closer to $169.

Now you're just showing off. :D

I never cared about computers/technology until I decided to change my major mid-way through college. It would have been cheaper to stay on track to being a teacher.

RossMAN

3-20-2006, 11:31 AM

I bought my first B&W laser printer for my Macintosh Performa 636CD when I was in college. It was $850.00. and that was at the student discount! Nowadays, you can get a b&w laser for $49.99 AR. :lolrun:

Performa 636CD:
CPU: 68LC040 66 MHZ
Memory: 8MB
Expandable: 36MB
Drives: 250MB HD, 1.44MB floppy, 2x Speed CD drive
I upgraded the RAM in my Mac Performa 630CD from 4MB to 20MB for $99 :cheesy:

Marcster

3-20-2006, 11:34 AM

I upgraded the RAM in my Mac Performa 630CD from 4MB to 20MB for $99 :cheesy:
In case a GottaDealer needs to buy a RAM upgrade for their old Perfoma :D:
http://www2.sunrem.com/sun01.w?pt=112-636

It's crazy. When I bought the 2GB RAM upgrade for my new laptop, it was only like $97 per GB stick.

conj

3-21-2006, 4:04 PM

In case a GottaDealer needs to buy a RAM upgrade for their old Perfoma :D:
http://www2.sunrem.com/sun01.w?pt=112-636

It's crazy. When I bought the 2GB RAM upgrade for my new laptop, it was only like $97 per GB stick.

The performa is the kids gaming computer... why upgrade?

m61376

4-1-2006, 2:18 PM

any good deals this week on a good external dvd burner? I am giving it as a gift, so buying an internal burner and an external enclosure is not an option. Thanks