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In message <XbNHfpFml6P7Ewv+@pigsonthewing.org.uk>, Andy Mabbett
<andy@pigsonthewing.org.uk> writes
>In article <K9aF9mjgY2P7IwWF@waynrigg.demon.co.uk>, William Leech
><abuse@waynrigg.demon.co.uk> writes
>>>PC Pro magazine has just reviewed several drives, selecting the LG
>>>electronics ED 8120B (Cost: GBP 81 + VAT; Speed: 12x) as the "Editor's
>>>Choice".
>>
>>I dread to think what the competition was, but anyway...
>
>13 others; including HP, Mustek, Philips, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, TEAC,
>Toshiba, Traxdata & Waitec.

Hmm, did they include a Ricoh 7125A? That should be GBP 100 or less now.

>>>While I realise that there are few absolutes, is these a good buy? Are
>>>there any pitfalls, or anything worth considering as an alternative?
>>
>>No BurnProof or similar technology.
>
>Wossat, then?

Stops Buffer underruns which cause coasters. More information at
http://www.cdrfaq.org (along with a lot of other information).

>>>One feature it lacks is that it doesn't write "high density, 80min
>>>discs"; is that a worry, or are they a technical blind- alley? It also
>>>lacks Win ME support, but offers WIN 2000 (I'm using 98SE).
>>
>>Is this based upon the PC Pro review?
>
>Yup; table on p126/7 (Aug. 2001 issue; in the shops now)

I might buy it, it sounds like it might be a good laugh.

>>According to the Feurio! database
>
>Is that online?

Yup, www.feurio.com The best audio burning software in the business.

>>It'll do. Some like it, others don't, but first thing you would need to
>>do is get the 4.05 update.
>
>Is that free?

Yes. All decimal updates are free.
-- 
William Leech
                http://www.bbc.co.uk/tyne/outandabout/keswick_town_trail.shtml