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

[Doug Burton]

On Jun 25, 2006, at 8:30 PM, Jay Reiter wrote:

> rich - i have the same machine and had the same dilemma - the folks at 
> OWc said the main difference between the units was that the 111 would 
> burn dual layer DVD's - if I had no real need for that, they felt the 
> 110 was actually a superior unit though a model older. I went with 
> their recommendation, installed the 110 and it has worked flawlessly 
> since putting it in.
> hope that helps.
> jay
>
> 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

<SNIP>

Not sure who you talked to at OWC Jay, but the 110D supports dual layer 
as well.  That would be the 16X DL designation.  I've never tried to 
burn a DL disc in mine, mostly because they are still too expensive for 
my taste.

Just a message from Doug...