DVD/CD burners

[Jim]

Looks like I'm in the market for another combo DVD/CD burner. Have used
LiteOn brand for years but this time around I've got a failure in less
than one year.

Any suggestions on other brands that may be more durable these days? Or
are they just 12 month devices now?

 

[Ruel Smith]

Looks like I'm in the market for another combo DVD/CD burner. Have used
LiteOn brand for years but this time around I've got a failure in less
than one year.

Any suggestions on other brands that may be more durable these days? Or
are they just 12 month devices now?

First, let me say that I'm on my second LiteOn drive and I've had no
problems with either of them. Second, as in all things that get cheaper and
cheaper, they also get made cheaper. When CD and DVD burners were $300
each, they were made a little sturdier. Now that they're less than $500,
expect shortcuts.

I like LiteOn, but I've really gotten to like my Plextor.

 

[Flashes of Sky]

Looks like I'm in the market for another combo DVD/CD burner. Have used
LiteOn brand for years but this time around I've got a failure in less
than one year.

Any suggestions on other brands that may be more durable these days? Or
are they just 12 month devices now?

I'm using a Samsung, and it hasn't failed yet.

I'm not sure if they do combos but....

 

[spodosaurus]

Looks like I'm in the market for another combo DVD/CD burner. Have used
LiteOn brand for years but this time around I've got a failure in less
than one year.

Any suggestions on other brands that may be more durable these days? Or
are they just 12 month devices now?

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[Ken]

Looks like I'm in the market for another combo DVD/CD burner. Have used
LiteOn brand for years but this time around I've got a failure in less
than one year.

Any suggestions on other brands that may be more durable these days? Or
are they just 12 month devices now?

I've had good luck with LG.