OPTORITE DD1205 12X12 Du-Layer question

[Chandler Mike]

I'm a newbie when it comes to DVD burners, and I basically am looking for a not-so-expensive solution to put my DV movies onto DVD's.

This OptoRite fits my price range, plus I like the Dual Layer idea, if I ever need to make big backups of of data.

But I read the review and saw the HD-Burn technology and my main question is this:

If I buy this, and burn my home movies to it, will it play in my DVD player? I have one that's a year or two old, and an Xbox.

That's basically what I need it for. Not too concerned with speed at the moment, just want to get the movies onto DVD's.

Thanks for any advice you can give me.

Mike

[Ian]

If I buy this, and burn my home movies to it, will it play in my DVD player? I have one that's a year or two old, and an Xbox.

Unless your DVD player supports HD-Burn (and I don't know of any that currently do), it won't be able to read them.

[Chandler Mike]

Thanks for that, so glad I didn't go ahead and buy it without researching...

Do you have any recommendations for a good quality burner around $50-70 that would do what I need it to?

I truly appreciate the help, I need to get some family movies put on a DVD for an upcoming reunion...

Mike

[Bhairav]

NEC 3500A, 75$ or so at Newegg, excellent drive.

[Chandler Mike]

NEC 3500A, 75$ or so at Newegg, excellent drive.

Thank you, I am taking the one I purchased back and bought this one today. Seems to be a good one, great price, some free DVD's with it.

Mike