Help on Picking Christmas Gift

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Kemper1989, Dec 18, 2004.

  1. Kemper1989

    Kemper1989 Private E-2

    I was thinking about getting my brother a Plextor 12X DVD+/-RW Drive, Model PX-712A Black, Retail from NewEgg.com. I was just wondering everyones opinion on DVD Burners and if it would be a usefull gift.
    Also I was thinking about getting him a 120GB Harddrive from Western Digital. Does Western Digital make good Harddrives? I haven't really heard of them before.
     
    Kemper1989, Dec 18, 2004
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    What out of the two gifts you are thinking about would he get the most use from or what does he need more urgently?

    Western Digital have been in the hard drive industry for 34years and are one of the top storage manufacturers along with companys like Maxtor, Seagate, Hitachi etc etc

    and if he has a SATA compatable motherboard they have a nice Raptor hard drive with a 10k rpm spindle speed, whereas most of the others are only 7500rpm.


    Plextor hardware I have not used BUT the idea to save data to DVD is a good one if you have alot of data to store as they have a higher capacity over CDRs so for backup media they are superb.


    The choice is what you feel he would like the most or get the most enjoyment from, whichever you choose I would imagine will love it :)
     
    DavidGP, Dec 18, 2004
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  3. Kemper1989

    Kemper1989 Private E-2

    Alright thanks for information.
    FutureShop is selling a WD harddrive which is 160GB for 147 Canadain, and the 80GB is selling for 149. The 160GB harddrive is a limited edition. Im thinking of getting him that.
     
    Kemper1989, Dec 18, 2004
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  4. Kemper1989

    Kemper1989 Private E-2

    Also I know this is off topic but are they selling the LOTR all in one box with extended film and such yet? or is that after christmas?
     
    Kemper1989, Dec 18, 2004
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  5. mcadam

    mcadam Major Amnesia

    LOTR all 3 episodes in one isn't out in UK yet so i cant help there.
    But WD make good h/d's and i have been impressed with maxtor too, always recommend them to friends.
    as far as dvd goes, plextor make good and reliable products, as do liteon and sony and pioneer, so i have found, but its all down to your opinion, and pricing.
     
    mcadam, Dec 18, 2004
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  6. Novice

    Novice MajorGeek

    Please put me on your Christmas list, as I would be happy with either! ;)
     
    Novice, Dec 18, 2004
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  7. Kemper1989

    Kemper1989 Private E-2

    haha
    Alright thanks
     
    Kemper1989, Dec 18, 2004
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  8. Triaxx2

    Triaxx2 MajorGeek

    I've always been more impressed by Seagate. I've burned through two Western digitals, but I've got a ten year old Seagate, and it's still kicking, for the most part anyway.
     
    Triaxx2, Dec 18, 2004
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  9. suesman

    suesman First Sergeant

    I too have had problems with Western Digital, but they do make great drives. I'm sure my experience is not common & the RMA process was as painless as it gets. ;)

    On the Hard Drive....this WD 120gig with the 8meg Cache is a great deal. Make sure it has a 3 year warranty, not just 1 year. ;)


    As far as the DVD burners go................I just got a Lite On Dual Layer & it's a great drive for the money. ;)
     
    suesman, Dec 19, 2004
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