Which External cd/dvd read / writer for macbook ?

[soundslikemusic]

can someone recommend a good external firewire, usb, cd/dvd reader so instead of using my macbook pro built in internal cd/dvd reader, i just attach an external one.

I read that external would read better and less errors.

I also notice that when i insert cd into my macbook pro for ripping, in most cases creates scratches.

I would prefer the external cd/dvd reader to be tray loaded, not slot loaded.

someone care to chime in ?

 

thanks --SLM

 

[Panelhead]

There are lots of good ones available. You may find a Blue Ray cheap. But Mac does not support BR.

I picked up a Plextor 880-U and it is faster and quieter than the "Superdrive" in the Mini. It has both FW and USB ports. I expect it to last a long time.

You really need both ports. If using a USB Dac connect all the drives by daisey chainng them on FW. If you use a FW Dac, plug all drives directly into the computer with USB.

 

George

 

 

 

[soundslikemusic]

Thanks for the reply George.

I can't quite see clearly on the picture, is the tray mechanism tray type ? in the sense when you load the cd/dvd, you drop it rather than slide with friction ?

Where is the best place to drive this ?

does this run off the wallwart ?

any other drives you guys can recommend ?