CD/DVD burners

dreuby · 06-20-2006, 04:08 PM

My CD burner has packed up, and my DVD doesn't seem to want to work either! I'm thinking of replaceing them with a combo CD/DVD burner - has anyone got one, or got any opinions on them?

Justawoman · 06-20-2006, 07:22 PM

HP dvd840i Super Multi DVD Writer
This is the one we use dre. Hubby said he would recommend it. Here is a brief description for you.

Quickly record to all major formats: ±R/±RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW
• Record double-layer DVDs at up to 8x, recordable DVDs at up to 16x, rewritable DVDs at up to 8x, and DVD-RAMs at up to 5x
• Transfer hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then show in your living room
• Back up critical files on DVD-RAM discs
• Get excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players
• Store more: the DVD writer is a PC personal storage device
• Give CDs and DVDs a neat, professional look without ink, pens, or paper labels: with HP's LightScribe feature, you simply burn your data, flip the disc, and burn on a precise, silkscreen-like label
• Use the included software to edit video, organize photos, create slide shows, back up data, and create personalized label designs
• Surprise family and friends with slide shows and home movies preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with your own personal touch
• Rely on HP's high-quality testing standards for compatibility and quality results
• Compatibility: desktop PCs only

06-20-2006, 04:08 PM	#1
dreuby Gigglesnort Charteroo Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: UK Posts: 3,190	CD/DVD burners My CD burner has packed up, and my DVD doesn't seem to want to work either! I'm thinking of replaceing them with a combo CD/DVD burner - has anyone got one, or got any opinions on them? __________________ Dianne Reuby Easter Family Genealogy Easter Family Blog

06-20-2006, 07:22 PM	#2
Justawoman Justamoderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 7,091	HP dvd840i Super Multi DVD Writer This is the one we use dre. Hubby said he would recommend it. Here is a brief description for you. Quickly record to all major formats: ±R/±RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW • Record double-layer DVDs at up to 8x, recordable DVDs at up to 16x, rewritable DVDs at up to 8x, and DVD-RAMs at up to 5x • Transfer hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then show in your living room • Back up critical files on DVD-RAM discs • Get excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players • Store more: the DVD writer is a PC personal storage device • Give CDs and DVDs a neat, professional look without ink, pens, or paper labels: with HP's LightScribe feature, you simply burn your data, flip the disc, and burn on a precise, silkscreen-like label • Use the included software to edit video, organize photos, create slide shows, back up data, and create personalized label designs • Surprise family and friends with slide shows and home movies preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with your own personal touch • Rely on HP's high-quality testing standards for compatibility and quality results • Compatibility: desktop PCs only __________________ You know you have had too much coffee when someone says,"how are you?", and you say,"good to the last drop."