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December 28th, 2005 15:00

DVD ROM

I am just now getting interested in backing up my DVDs. I was under the impression when I purchase my XPS Dimension Gen2 system the DVD player had writing capabilities but it doesn't appear to.  The unit is identified as:  HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8162B.
 
Is someone familiar with this type of device and could tell me if it is in face only a RO drive.  I believe it is but want to make sure

December 28th, 2005 15:00

Thank you very much.  I suspected as much. 

I will order one to replace this one

cheers

golfclubbuilder

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December 28th, 2005 15:00

It's a Rom drive which can play but not write.

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December 28th, 2005 15:00




Hi Golfclubbuilder,

Of course you may purhase the drive anywhere you wish, but I would recommend you purchase Retail. The brands we see the most, are Plextor, Pioneer and Retail NEC models. Sony & BenQ get honorable mention as well.
As for backing up your DVD`s, if you say "home" DVD`s, then the Members here can help you or point you in a direction.
If they are commercial DVD`s, Hollywood movies, we cannot.

Best Regards!

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the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
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Message Edited by Predator on 12-28-2005 12:59 PM

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