Sure, like any burner, some are better than others.
I hate to disagree with my good friend AGJ, but an external burner isn't neccessarily more expensive.
Having said this, my choice would be an internal in an external enclosure.
You'll have much more to choose from...you can get exactly what you want.
Advantages to an external...quick and easy, no muss, no fuss.
Here's a decent one for $49.99 at newegg
LITE-ON Model eHAU424-08
Here's another external:
(This one is a refurbish, but newegg will stand behind it...just test it within the RMA period.
//Edit
OOPS, this one is gone..sorry about that
But just look over this site and look at the customer reviews
If you choose internal, please go over the specs...
1). You'll want an aluminum case...much better for heat dissipation
Ideally, it will have a fan.
2). Check the interface...Internal interface can be IDE (PATA), SATA I / SATA II ( this is the connection for the drive itself, inside the case)
Some also have IDE (or PATA) as well as SATA, but most are one or the other and not both.
Be certain to choose correctly.
For more modern burners, you definitely want SATA
3). External interface should be usb (2.0 or higher).
4). It should have a power source of its own, ie., an AC adapter...not just usb ports for power.
Don't hesitate to post back with questions or problems.
I hate to disagree with my good friend AGJ, but an external burner isn't neccessarily more expensive.
Having said this, my choice would be an internal in an external enclosure.
You'll have much more to choose from...you can get exactly what you want.
Advantages to an external...quick and easy, no muss, no fuss.
Here's a decent one for $49.99 at newegg
LITE-ON Model eHAU424-08
Here's another external:
(This one is a refurbish, but newegg will stand behind it...just test it within the RMA period.
//Edit
OOPS, this one is gone..sorry about that
But just look over this site and look at the customer reviews
If you choose internal, please go over the specs...
1). You'll want an aluminum case...much better for heat dissipation
Ideally, it will have a fan.
2). Check the interface...Internal interface can be IDE (PATA), SATA I / SATA II ( this is the connection for the drive itself, inside the case)
Some also have IDE (or PATA) as well as SATA, but most are one or the other and not both.
Be certain to choose correctly.
For more modern burners, you definitely want SATA
3). External interface should be usb (2.0 or higher).
4). It should have a power source of its own, ie., an AC adapter...not just usb ports for power.
Don't hesitate to post back with questions or problems.
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