Hi folks,

mobo - Asus M4A78T-E


I'm prepared to purchase a DVD Writer, SATA connection.

I found;
Pioneer DVR-S18LBK 22X DVD Writer /Label Flash/SATA/

What does it mean /Label and Flash/SATA?

What will be your recommendation on maker/brand, no preset budget. TIA

P.S. Compatibility with mobo is important. Some DVD Writer can't boot DVD installer.


B.R.
satimis

I do not recommend Pioneer drives because they do not last long and the quality is poor. ASUS and Plextor are a lot better brands. I have an ASUS optical drive (model E608) that is lasting longer than the drives I tried replacing it.

A lot of companies creates their own technology that relates to another. Probably LabelFlash is the same as LightScribe. In order to label discs with LightScribe you will need LightScribe capable discs. One side is for data and other side is where the laser draws pictures or labels the disc. Linux does support LightScribe.

The compatibility is a 50% chance. It will either work or will not work. It is hard to say what optical drive will work for your setup, so you have to take the chance. If you take the chance with ASUS or Plextor, there is a sure thing it should work.

Hi Electro,

Thanks for your advice. Do ASUS and Plextor have SATA model?

B.R.
satimis

For my views on DVD writers see this LQ post. cdfreaks.com has morphed into myce.com and if similarly useful information is available I could not find it but they do have listings of models by manufacturer, as do many other sites including newegg.com. Model availability depends on which country you are buying in.

I have a LITE-ON DVD Burner and an ASUS mobo and it works fine.

Hi folks,

Thanks for your advice.

Just got a 24X SATA Asus DVD Writer, model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/G/AS. It is compatible with Asus M4A78T-E mobo, booting Vista installer. I haven't had DVD Linux installer to test.


Hi MTK358,

What is the model of your Lite-On DVD burner ? Thanks

B.R.
satimis

I also have a Lite-On, in my case an LH-20A1H I believe. Very fast and reliable, all the pre-HD formats of CD and DVD supported, plus LightScribe.

Just thought, as you were asking about MTK358's, you might like to know.

Mine is a Lite-On iHAS422