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CD Burner Buying Tips
By Mohammad Yousef
It’s not a bad idea to do some homework before deciding to buy a piece of hardware or software. And it’s no exception when it comes to choosing the right CD burner. I myself went seeking information about CD burners few weeks ago. Luckily, the cached web pages were still on my drive. So I thought someone might be interested in reading different guides from a variety of sources. Here they are:
How to Buy a CD-RW (PC World)
This is a comprehensive four-part guide provided by PC World. It’s divided into “Introduction”, “The Big Picture”, “The Specs Explained”, and “CD-RW Shopping Tips”. Make sure you read through the whole guide by clicking the “Next” link found on each page (except for the last page of course). PC World also has guides for buying other types of hardware.
Tips on buying a CD-R / CD-RW drive (computerhope.com)If you’re looking for a brief guide that’ll only give you some idea about CD-R and CD-RW drives, point your browser to this link. CD-R FAQIn this website, there are so many FAQs about CD burners, that you must find an answer to (almost) any question whether it’s about CD burning hardware or software.
Beware of Defective CDs By Mohammad Yousef
Did you know that your high-speed CD-ROM or CD-RW drive can shatter your CDs into slivers? Yes, it is true. So if you hear a bang or vibrating noise from your drive, it might be splintering your CD. But should you be worried? Well… not really. Your CD is likely to be shattered only if it’s severely defected. In addition, the possibility of a disc getting shattered in a 48X or 52X drive is only 0.01 to 0.02 percent (1 to 2 of every 10,000). If you’re wondering what can cause a CD to explode in the drive, the reason is simple: in new 52X drives, a CD spins at over 10,000 rounds per minute! Other reasons include brittleness -caused by frequent use- or the unevenness of a CD –caused by a faulty label. As I’ve already mentioned, ending up with a shattered CD is a very rare thing but checking a CD before inserting it in the drive –I’m sure- won’t do you any harm.
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