Posted by Mark Burns on 03/02/06 23:02

I have read that the average live expectancy of a DVD writer is two to
three years. My first $350 Sony one lasted a bit over a year. I am
still on my second Pioneer 16X, about two years now.

On the other hand, are your DMA settings for the drive proper?

View the newbie tips at

http://www.mrbass.org/dvdnewbie/

Cheers...

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