[the gelding]

do you like it? want to get a CD/RW for my daughter and looking to find one that is easy to use and dependable. any help is greatly appreciated. g

[mac freak]

Is your iMac FireWire capable? I have a Sony Spressa USB for my non-FW iMac, and it works very well. I hear they make a FW version of the same model, so I'd have to reccommend it.

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Be Happy.

[Danny DLT]

This CD-RW from QPS seems to be pretty popular. But it only works if your iMac has FireWire. If you can only get a USB one, then there is a USB version of it.

Good Luck!

--Danny

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Daniel De La Torre
iMac DV/400/64/10/9.0.4



[This message has been edited by Danny DLT (edited 10-26-2000).]

[the gelding]

thanks so far....guess i should add that she has a 400 mhz imac dv with firewire....g

[yoyo52]

I just got a Sony Spressa firewire machine--one of the older 120 models--for only $177, refurbished, at Computer Geeks. I had some trouble to begin with because my Firewire extensions weren't in proper order, but since I fixed that problem, I've had a terrific experience with the machine. I've made application disks, data disks, and music disks, and have yet to have a single failure. The software that runs the machine, Discribe, is a little creaky. It's not exactly intutitive, and you have to get used to it--but the learning curve is pretty sharp. Good luck with your decision.

[Danny DLT]

Since it has FireWire, definitely go for the FireWire CD-RW becuase it will be much faster since the technology has a higher mbps transfer rate.

Good Luck!

--Danny

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Daniel De La Torre
iMac DV/400/64/10/9.0.4

Originally posted by yoyo52:
I just got a Sony Spressa firewire machine--one of the older 120 models--for only $177, refurbished, at Computer Geeks. I had some trouble to begin with because my Firewire extensions weren't in proper order, but since I fixed that problem, I've had a terrific experience with the machine. I've made application disks, data disks, and music disks, and have yet to have a single failure. The software that runs the machine, Discribe, is a little creaky. It's not exactly intutitive, and you have to get used to it--but the learning curve is pretty sharp. Good luck with your decision.

Oh yeah, good point you raise...I'd recommend that anyone who's getting a CD-RW should get one that's compatible with Toast. Toast is CD-burning software that controls the drive, and it's spectacularly easy-to-use and very popular on the Mac side of things...I can't imagine using anything else, personally

That's something we tend to forget...nearly every piece of hardware comes with a piece of software that controls it, and even if the hardware is good, if the software is crap, that kinda ruins it for ya (case in point: The Global Village USB video capture device).

--lee

Firewire is good if you dont mind paying an arm and a testicle for it )
Personally, I have a Iomega zipCD USB and find it more than adequate for the job.

[fady]

I have the LaCie Firewire 8x4x32x. I might have paid a bit more that the average USB drive but i can honestly tell you that I have never had any problems.

I burns without a hitch and functions on command. USB might be slow but to could work. the thing is that if she has a lot of USB peripherals there might be some problems. Apparently you need a dedicated USB port on the computer. Not one on a hub or else: problems.

my only disappointment: Direct CD is not compatible...

F.

[the gelding]

yes i am leaning toward a firewire drive because she has a few usb perphs and a hub, but she has two empty firewire ports...and right know she runs her scanner through the hub and it works fine...but i think it pushes the enevelope of usb and hubs...i image an external cd burner wouldn't work through a hub and her two usb ports are taken....so firewire seems the road to go...more expensive but faster. looking for a reliable, but not too expensive i hope, drive that is reliable, easy and doesn't make coasters....thanks again for all the suggestions so far...seems like most like their drives...any that really stand out for the imac (either really good...or really bad and to be avoided) thanksssssss g

[Danoir]

I have the Que! Firewire 12x10x32 drive and I absolutely love it. It has NEVER made me a coaster and it is very very fast. Worth the price if you know she'll use it plenty.

D

[pml589]

i have the QPS Que 8x4x32x and it is very fast and it is firewire. a very low pricce is at www.jandr.com- for $250. this is a great deal for 100% reliability and speed.

Yamaha 8424 SCSI + OrangeConverter SCSI>>FireWire converter. Works smoothly.

[pete]

There is only one drive for you and that is the Yamaha Firewire 8-8-24. It's absolutely flawless: fast, quiet, stable,reliable and isn;t covered in cheap plastic - beige and proud of it! You won't be disappointed with the quality of this one!

[the gelding]

ok, so firewire it is....maybe the LaCie or the Que! or the Yamaha....what software comes with each drive??? thanks g

last question i promise...

[Cipher13]

I also must advocate the Yamaha burners.
They are absolutely the best CD burners ever made... bar none.
They rock.
Get one.
Now.
I have the 8424, and have never had a problem with it...
You will not regret it.
Toast OEM comes with the Yamaha. However, I suggest you get Toast Deluxe 4... it works amazingly with the Yamaha drives.

Cipher13

[This message has been edited by Cipher13 (edited 11-06-2000).]

i too have an orange micro firewire converter and a yamaha 6x4x16. it rules! go yamaha!

dabradda

I have made good experiences with a LaCie USB Recorder.

Although USB is a bit slower than FireWire, it's still sufficient for 4* toasting.

I have the toaster connected trough the keyboard USB hub since the other USB stream is occupied by a floppy device. Looks funny but works fine.

You should be aware, however, that if you have many (>5 or 6) USB devices, you may need to reconfigure the cabling before toasting. But since this is easy with USB, it shouldn't be a problem :-)

/sascha