[G4] DVD-RAM replacement?

[Dale Hoffman]

>Ok, finally have gotten to this project.
>
>Has anyone ever replaced their old DVD-RAM from G4 sawtooth with a 
>newer (supported) DVD+/- RW?
>
>If so, what kind did you use?
>
>Did you get it to work with the DVD-RAM drive's face plate properly? 
>If not, did you get something else instead?
>
>Thanks - I am not really jazzed at dropping big $$$s on RAM media 
>when I can get cheaper RW media and better performance (e.g., CD 
>burning, etc) all in one!
>

We've replaced plain CDROMs on two Sawtooths and a couple of dual 
processor G4s with Pioneer DVR-106 which fit the face plate and work 
in all other respects. CJ's suggestion to get an external  would 
allow you to copy DVD/CD's, but the actual hardware replacement 
process is not that bad. OtherWorld Computing has illustrated 
installation guides online.
DaleH