Need fast DVD-ROM drive for ripping. Help please

[SquareEyes]

Hi

On a whim, I just bought a new Toshiba 1612 for ripping. What a mistake that turned out to be!! I have been reading the forums and it seems like a Pioneer 106 is a good bet. Not sure whether my local PC shop stocks Pioneer so anyone know what re-badged Pioneers are out there? For example LG or LiteOn since I know the shop stocks these guys.

Cheers

SE

[cpuuk]

I have a 106 (UDMA 66) and a LITEON LTD163D(UDMA 33), both have good ripping speed. If in the UK, both may be available from http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_CD_DVD_10.html

[SquareEyes]

Thanks for the reply. Got a Liteon and it works a treat. Always difficult thinking of a reason to return it to PC World. Couldn't really say that the Tosh was no good for ripping off DVDs!!!

[Homegrown]

Hiya
I'm pleased to hear you resolved the problem, but what was the trouble with the Toshiba DVD? Please explain.

I was using a Toshiba DVD-RAM drive for ripping without problems...a little slow is all (2X).

[LIGHTNING UK!]

2x 'is' the problem!

[Homegrown]

Understood! (Laugh)

:)