Re: [G4] Well hereÕs a general question that could use a good answer... (SuperDrive)

[Doug Burton]

On Jun 25, 2006, at 7:16 PM, Richard Ramsowr wrote:

> Well hereÕs a general question that could use a good
> answer...
>
> I looking to upgrade my CD drive to a SuperDrive I can
> then upgrade to Tiger and more fully use iLife and
> etc.
>
> At OWC they offer...
>
> a Pioneer 16X DL SuperDrive DVR 111D (DVR-111D-BK) for
> $48.99
>
> and...
>
>  a Pioneer 16X DL SuperDrive DVR 110D (DVR110D) for
> $44.99
>
> IÕm upgrading my Power Mac, G4,  ÒQuickSilverÓ, 733
> MHz with a L2 cache of 256 KB and a bus speed of 133
> MHz.  ItÕs Memory is maxÕed out at 1.5 GB and itÕs
> Boot ROM is version 4.2.5f1. The CPU is a Power PC G4
> (2.1).
>
> So what are the differences between the two units and
> which is best suited for a QuickSilver?
>
> As always I wait your insights...
>
> Rich

I'm thinking 4 bucks!  8^)  As for the difference in features, the 111 
is basically the same drive as the 110, with whatever new features that 
Pioneer updated it with.  I don't think you will notice much of a 
performance difference on the QS.  I put the 110D in my MDD and it was 
recognized as a Superdrive under Tiger.  I'm told you need to run 
Patchburn to use it successfully under OS X < Tiger.  hth

Just a message from Doug...