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August 14th, 2005 00:00

DVD Burner?

Trying to figure out why I cannot copy a DVD. I have a Dimension 3000 with Single Drive: 48x CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive. Does this mean I can burn CD's but NOT DVD's? I guess when I purchased I thought "Combo Drive meant I would be able to do both?
 
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Smittete
  • Predator

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    Posted August 14th, 2005 01:00




    Hi Smittete,

    Your 3000 series will support two IDE devices on the IDE channel and you have two 5.25" bays. So you can either add it if you have the space or put the DVD/CD/RW Combo drive in your Gateway, your choice my friend.

    Best Regards





    God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
    the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
    difference.



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    Posted August 14th, 2005 01:00

    Silly me! Any suggestions for a reasonable upgrade?
  • Predator

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    Posted August 14th, 2005 01:00




    Hi Smittete,

    The three we see the most recommended from our Regulars include the Plextor, Pioneer and NEC (Retail) drives.
    On-line, jump over to New Egg
    Remember, get a DVD+/-R/RW drive, one that supposes writing to both formats.

    Best Regards





    God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
    the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
    difference.



    CD/RW Link


    Message Edited by Predator on 08-13-2005 10:20 PM

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    Posted August 14th, 2005 01:00

    Would these replace the drive I have or be an addition? If it replaces can I put the old one in my gateway?
     
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  • Predator

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    Posted August 14th, 2005 01:00




    Hi Smittete,

    Unfortunately you are correct, your drive will read DVD`s but cannot burn them.

    Best Regards





    God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
    the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
    difference.



    CD/RW Link