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From Aldi from 3rd March
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Take advantage of DVD storage with this top specification multi format dual layer EXTERNAL DVD burner. Burns DVDs in both `positive` and `negative` formats. A single DVD will hold 8.4Gb of files, ample storage space for movies, images etc. Write speeds: 40 x CD-R, 16 x DVD-R, 16 x DVD+R. Re-write speeds: 40 x CD-RW, 4 x DVD-RW, 4 x DVD+RW. Also burns and reads CDs! Complete with manufacturer`s three year warranty, customer helpline number, Nero burning software (OEM version), firewire cable and USB cable. † Check pack for warranty details. The warranty may be available via the distributor or the manufacturer.
Link Here
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£59.99 for those that can`t be bothered to click on the link!!

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Anybody know the quality of this product ?

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dual layer EXTERNAL DVD burner.

does this mean dual writing in both +R and -R formats?

BTW full quote above is a copy of the link discription.

If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything BTTF

This item was edited on Friday, 25th February 2005, 06:56

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does this mean dual writing in both +R and -R formats?

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40 x CD-R, 16 x DVD-R, 16 x DVD+R.

So, yeah, it looks like it.

Dual layer refers to dual layer disks like the ones `Real` films come on (twice the size of the original single layer DVDs (9gb as opposed to 4.5ish). Basically means theres less time p***ing around with DVD shrink.

This item was edited on Friday, 25th February 2005, 09:36

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Basically means theres less time p***ing around with DVD shrink.

It also means paying bucketloads more for blank discs, too. I`ve got a dual-layer burner but won`t use the dual-layer function that much until the cost of blanks goes down.

The best prices I can find are £3.49 for a single disc and £14.95 for a pack of 5 discs

I`ve managed to back up the entire lord of the rings trilogy onto one dual layered disc. The quality is outstanding with my own animated menu.

I`ve managed to back up the entire lord of the rings trilogy onto one dual layered disc. The quality is outstanding with my own animated menu.

So good, had to say it twice!!

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