Choosing Between Optical Drives on New Dell

Question

HI...Getting ready to finalize a purchase of a Vostro 400. I am deciding between these two optical drive choices and need a little guidance.

Choice 1- Dual Drives: 16X (DVD+/-RW) Burner and 48X CD Burner/DVD Combo [add $45]

Choice 2- Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x (DVD+/-RW) Burner [add $55]

It seems to me that choice 1 has more to it but choice 2 is more expensive. Can someone tell me what I am missing?

osprey4 · Answer

Hi, John:   Having two drives is nice for copying disc to disc. But if you have a DVD burner, the CD-RW/DVD combo is redundant. I would get the RW and ROM drives.

john150 · Answer

I'm wondering why the DVD-ROM option for the second drive is more expensive than getting the second writer. Makes me think I'm missing something. Does it include something more?

john150 · Answer

Can someone (Maybe from Dell) clear this up for me. I am about to purchase a system and holding out until I get a clarification. Thanks. John

osprey4 · Answer

If you really want to save the $10, then get the combo.

john150 · Answer

@osprey4 wrote: If you really want to save the $10, then get the combo. Not the point at all. I want to know what the difference is that makes the DVD-ROM option more valuable.

osprey4 · Answer

I'm not privy to Dell's pricing strategies, but for a new system, a $10 price difference is insignificant.

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Choosing Between Optical Drives on New Dell

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