$240 IDE or SCSI-3 internal version $340 external SCSI-3 version
In a Nutshell
Rating:
Pros:
* Manufacturer is the best supported in cdrecord 1.8
* Large 4 MB read buffer
* Upgradeable firmware
* Multi-function drive supports 8x record, 4x rewrite, and 24x data read
Con:
* No offical Linux support
On a Silver Platter: Yamaha’s CRW8424 is flat out the best CD burner on the market.
Specifications
* Average access speed: 140ms
* Maximum data transfer rate: 3,600 KB/sec
* Loading mechanism: tray
Supported Formats
* CD-DA
* CD-ROM
* CD-I
*CD-Digital
*CD-Bridge
*Audio CD
* CD-ROM XA (photo and video CD)
* CD-Extra and Video CD
While CD-Recording software packages under Linux still aren’t as user friendly and feature-packed as are their Windows equivalents, free software GUIs like X-CD-Roast have made CD creation under Linux a more enjoyable experience. The real question is which CD burner to buy, as not…
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