i want to install a dvd writer but am not sure wether to get an external or have one installed.
2006-12-04 23:41:12 · 10 answers · asked by aholic 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
there are +'s and -'s to both. The best method for a static pc is internally, if you have 2(or more) pc's then you can share the unit. Internal writers are by far cheaper also, from about £25 , external's are around £60+
2006-12-05 00:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by Taffy Comp Geek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it installed internally. Internally DVD writer is connected through ID which is faster than USB.
2006-12-04 23:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by GNR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you better have one installed because it is cheaper and if you want to transport data from one computer to another you better buy an USB stick because the DVD is too big to be carried around. On USB stick you can fast write and delete information, the DVD is slower.
2006-12-04 23:49:23 · answer #3 · answered by Roxana N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey,
please take care or ue DVD writter.....installing it externally will cause many problems like:-
1>it may not get detected by the comp.
2>there may be a problem in ur data cord(u neverknow what happens)
3>it may give u the message that ur comp does not have DMA or direct memory access.
and there r endless worries children tamperring it.
its better u get it installed
bye hope this helps
take care
2006-12-04 23:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by suryaveer patnaik [LP] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
External drives are slower, noisier and cost a lot more than internal drives. Go with internal it is quite simple to install. I'm sure you could pick up a tutorial online and print it off for when your ready to put it in.
Good Luck
Paul
2006-12-04 23:56:34 · answer #5 · answered by phobzy85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are going to be using it on more than one PC, I find no reason why you should go in for an external writer as it suffres from the following drawbacks:-
It is more expensive
It takes space on your table
2006-12-05 00:16:33 · answer #6 · answered by Sunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The internal means the one installed is best one.
2006-12-04 23:47:38 · answer #7 · answered by Nagi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
installed. it's a direct link. your burner can only react as fast as the cable it's linked with if it's external.
2006-12-04 23:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is pretty easy to install, im female, know nothing bout pc's and i installed mine myself. these are more practical if you have kids, saves it being pulled around by little fingers.
2006-12-04 23:43:54 · answer #9 · answered by lamyarhull 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both a equally good, with respect to the requirement.
2006-12-04 23:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by Shaj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋