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Dec 26, 2001, 2:42pm

Im going to buy a new CD-ROM I dont want to pay to much, trying to stay
under $100 US dollars. I prefer buying from store not over the internet. I
want a "good" one that will "read" normal CD's, and music CD's, and CDRW
CD's and CDR CD's
32X or higher

Dec 26, 2001, 5:46pm

They all do that.. they're all under $100. Just go buy one and quit bugging
us about your junk CD-ROM.. a 50x CD-ROM is about $40 at most.

--Bowen--

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Dec 26, 2001, 6:51pm

well the reason im asking is the last time I bought a CD-RW drive it only
lasted 3 months.
I don't want another lemon drive.

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Dec 26, 2001, 8:31pm

CD-RW drives aren't always the best choice for CD-ROMs.. they're meant for
Writing, not reading.. you probably over worked it, although all can read..
they really shouldn't be used for that. And if you're only spending $100
for a CD-RW drive.. not much more you can expect but it to be a lemon.

--Bowen--

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Dec 27, 2001, 6:41am

[View Quote] One method would be to go down to your local computer stores and see what
they have on offer. Collect information leaflets (if they have any)

Another words you are trying to gather as much information as possible about
the models you are looking at

Since you are looking for something "good" I suggest you stick to reputable
brands and avoid the noname variety

Note down the models that you feel could be suitable.

Have a look at websites such as www.tomshardware.com,
www.sharkyextreme.com(There are several more out there, but can't think of
them right now) And see if there are any reviews of CD-ROM models you are
looking at

Go to http://groups.google.com and search for articles that are relevant the
models you are looking at and look for things such as:

o Take Note of problems mention. There will always be a user that
experiences an isolated problem with a product, But what I feel you should
be looking out for is if this problem is widespread,
For example: perhaps there could be several posts regarding compatibility
problems with a certain type of motherboard and the model of CD-ROM.
o Did any posters make recommendations of any of the models you are
considering, and the reasons given.
o Models recommended that be avoided, and the reasons behind it.
o Beware of opinions that are not backed up with valid reasons such as "this
drive SUCKS!, it just refuses to go" (because I could not be bothered to
read the instruction manual properly)

Then decide, weigh up each model in terms of pros and cons, such as
features, quality, any mentioned problems, and decide which fits you best.

I did it this way when I was selecting components for a computer system that
was to be made for me. Also I did this for other components that I added
later added on myself such as the CDRW and RAM, so far I had no trouble with
the components I selected myself using this method.

The components I did have trouble with was those that the manufacturer
substituted because they didn't have it, such as the ESStech sound card and
the Lucent HCF controllerless winmodem which they told me was a full
hardware modem! As a result these components ended up conflicting with one
another and took some time to resolve and didn't really fit my particular
situation.

Hope that helps.

Dec 27, 2001, 2:13pm

aaaaaah, stop with all this CD-ROM business! Just buy something expensive
from a Japanese manufacturer, they're good...

KAH

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