Panasonic / Matsushita CW-7586 8x4x32

[johnk]

Can one go wrong with this burner for CDN$125 / US$81? I am happy with mine and I am about to recommend it to my boss and a buddy and would like some comments. I know Sharky recommends the Plextor 16x10x40 PlexWriter that costs a lot more. Speed aside, is it really worth it if the Panasonic does the job?

 

[limsandy]

Hmmm, I have the Panasonic/Matshita CW-7585 which is the brother of CW-7586. If you do normal applications such as burning mp3, backing up some files, the Panasonic drive will do the work. Recently, I tried burning Diablo 2 Playdisc CD but to my disappointment, my CD-RW was incompatible with the software. So, be careful with the drive. It is not compatible with all softwares. Still, my recommendation goes to the Plextor drive.

 

[NeonFlak]

If I could make another recommendation. The Teac 512eb is only $125 and is one of the best burners on the market, especially for the price. I have never made a coaster with the damn thing and am burning 456 cds strong (I use it for work and home)

 

[limsandy]

Neonflak,
where did you get the deal for Teac 512EB for $125???