So my dad wanted to pick up a DVD burner today, he works right next to The Disk Shop and these are what's avaliable..

Aopen DUW-1616 RETAIL 16x DVD-RW with 3 Interchangeable Faceplates and Nero and Power DVD $73.00
LG 4163 Dual Layer DVD Burner 16x OEM Biege $68.00
Pioneer 109D BLACK DVD +/- RW / DL 16x Burner OEM $89.00
Pioneer 109D DVD +/- RW / DL 16x Burner OEM w/software $89.00
Pioneer 110D BLACK DVD +/- RW / DL 16x Burner OEM w/software $95.00
Pioneer 110D DVD +/- RW / DL 16x Burner OEM w/software $95.00
Pioneer A09XL Retail 16x DVD Burner $85.00

I got no idea about DVD burning... if anyone could help me out.

I've got a Pioneer 16X 108 and it's great for burning DVD's so I'm guessing the new ones would be just as good.

Pioneer 110D BLACK DVD +/- RW / DL 16x Burner OEM w/software $95.00
Pioneer 110D DVD +/- RW / DL 16x Burner OEM w/software $95.00

Go for one of those ^^ depending on colour choice. Pioneers are the kings if compatibility with media, does dual layer and has one of the fastest sets of burning speeds. If you wanted you could get it for $77 at Umart (but with no software). Details for it can be seen here

Mine should be arriving later on this arvo :D
Also, something to consider is the DVD media you should buy, check out this link to see which ones are branded better than the others. Umart sells Maxell discs which should be damn good. Damn I feel like a blog with all these links...

last edited by Seven at 09:58:55 22/Sep/05

I got me one of these Sony one about a month ago from Umart $71 bux OEM:

Sony DWQ28A10 Blk OEM 16xDVD+/-R,4x+/-R DL,8x+RW,6x-RW

Haven't had any problems with it.

I have the same as Rev, the Pioneer 108 and I love it. Havent burnt a coaster yet CD or DVD. Awesome drives for the $$

Pioneer and NEC drives are currently king of the crop in terms of burn quality and disc compatibility. So, get the DVR-110D. In black of course if you want to be cool.

last edited by orbitor at 11:24:48 22/Sep/05

Yeahmy gf got a samsung 16x -/+ for $60, +gst, -retail tax. works a charm.

Pioneer 109D BLACK DVD +/- RW / DL 16x Burner OEM $89.00
Pioneer 109D DVD +/- RW / DL 16x Burner OEM w/software $89.00
Pioneer 110D BLACK DVD +/- RW / DL 16x Burner OEM w/software $95.00
Pioneer 110D DVD +/- RW / DL 16x Burner OEM w/software $95.00
Pioneer A09XL Retail 16x DVD Burner $85.00

Any of those are fine. Colour variation notwithstanding, the pick would be either the A09XL retail or a 110D which is the latest and just released OEM Pioneer burner. The difference is essentially academic unless you are one of the few going to use the limited DVD_RAM burning cabpability introduced with the 110D. The A09Xl is probably only available in the less popular beige which is why it's priced where it is, which is surprising as it's actually cheaper than the OEM 109D inbeige. FTR I have a 109D and am extremely ple=ased with it. About to buy a second unit I will be buying another Pioneer. If I had my choice from that lot I'd buy as I have recommended, the A09XL if it was available in black, and the 110D in black if it wasn't.

i got A09XL in black
it has a shiny open button :)