New DVD Drive internal

[David]

Discs no longer want to play on this current desktop of mine I put them in the slot and just hear it just fails to spin now.......had a look last night and according to the device manager it is all working properly so I guess it is a case of a new drive...are they easy to install ?
I was thinking of getting either an external drive which I would imagine is less hassle but any suggestions would be welcomed.

I did go out over weekend and looked at a few machines as It might be time to buy a new one..the only one I liked was the Acer X3810 Desktop PC but have not looked online yet I dont want or need a monitor as this one is not old so just a desktop around this price range and with a processor which can handle my music and photos ect this one cant seem to handle these when I am using both at the same time so  time to move it on I think..which means let Matty have it to play on.

This Acer Aspire L320 is getting on now and has been good but due to othet expensive hobbies   I need to temper my outlay for a new machine

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.207-1562.aspx

[Steve]

I think its a slot loading dvd drive so not sure how easy it is to remove and replace. External USB DVD drives/burners I find work well, they are more expensive presumably due to the additional power supply required.

[David]

Thanks Steve I have just had a look not too bad and would solve the problem for the time being

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0851638206.1264500317@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccjadejhhkhlehcflgceggdhhmdfhm.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=107267&category_oid=

[Steve]

Thats one of the more expensive ones, prices seem to range from £30 upwards.

[David]

 ASUS SDRW-08D1S-U External USB Slimline Portable DVD-RW DVD-ROM Combo Drive (For Laptops, Desktops and Netbooks)
by Asus


This one looks very nice at Amazon for under £50 !

[David]

http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductID=1013311&source=froogle

[Steve]

£29.99


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-ETDU108-02-External-Slimline-Black/dp/B002EPD6BO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264500818&sr=1-1

[David]

Thanks Steve it needs to be able to write DVDs for my tons of photos,I store some on my Lacie and also on my laptop ,hmm I guess I could use this to write my photo,s to disc !

[Steve]

Sorry David it does say ROM,must read more carefully.

[David]

I do it all the time Steve....for me its normal  as you all know with me 

[Simon]

I had a slot loading DVD drive in my old machine, and they are just the same to replace as a drawer type drive.  Two or three connectors and four screws. 

[David]

I will take a look Simon it is the installing of the software that bothers me and as this machine is tiny I am thinking if a standard size is in there I would imagine it is....

[Simon]

Ah, well, I haven't seen the pics, David, and I was referring to standard sized drives.

[David]

So was I ? 

[Ray]

Is this the one you've got? David, here

That doesn't look as though a standard internal drive will fit it, you'd probably be better going for an external drive as a replacement.

[David]

Thats the one Ray .I have to say mine has been very good so I would not have rated it so poorly as they did then...... I think a trip over to (I wont mention the name of the store as Rik will go into one of his rages   ) but it cost nothin to look  


http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=375832&sourceid=3720&cm_mmc=Lyris-_-BC-_-BC3720-_-Q184019

This might do me apart from the white casing 

[David]

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=%40%40%40%400582862161.1264601920%40%40%40%40&BV_EngineID=ccciadejhijmjhdcflgceggdhhmdfhk.0&page=MultibuyRouter&routerOperation=validateMultibuyAndAddItems&sku=539750&coverplan_for=539750&installation_for=539750&MB_1_1=402416

Ok I have narrowed it down to 2 ........any opibions on which is better value...I think it is the first one ....


I have no idea what this cashback is has anyone got any experienec of this type of deal 




I am out and about today so any comments would be appreciated...I would like to buy a new pc before the weekend

[Glenn]

Any of these suitable? http://www1.euro.dell.com/uk/en/business/4x_vostro_430/fs.aspx?refid=4x_vostro_430&s=bsd&cs=ukbsdt1

[David]

Thanks Glenn having a good look now....

[Glenn]

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/593341/quad-core-intel-4gb-ram-1tb-hd-ati- has another

[David]

I love the spec on this one,and I have just installed one of my other machines on my spare 32 inch digital TV in my bedroom...what a great picture.....now I am thinking of bring that TV down here in my room and putting it up on the wall.....it would be brilliant......Now to find out who can deliver it the quickest

[Technical Ben]

I'd suggest replacing the drive internally. Do you know anyone who can do that sort of thing? It would be a pity to throw out a nice car because the tire needs replacing...

Your original choice of drive http://www.ebuyer.com/product/183362
It's half the price there.
Replacing the internal should not really need any software to install.

But if you do get a new pc, what are you doing with the old one?

[David]

Thanks Ben,I have had it apart today and the drive is very small so really apart from getting a donar off ebay which isnt an option I am giving this machine to my son to go online for his Lego and stuff and replacing this machine down here..

This machine no longer fills my needs really as I like to jig my photos play music  ect and this one just struggles..but I wont throw it out it is fine for my son he is only 10 but loves going on Lego and Ebay

[Rik]

EBay, David.  Lock up his credit card. 

[David]

Bless him he just watches the Lego sets on there.........He reminds me of someone..can't think who though 

[Rik]

It was Meccano for me, David.

[David]

I am amazed how Lego has survived and I think I am correct in saying it was one of the best selling toys last year...says a lot really

[Glenn]

There are more Lego bricks than people in the world, according to James May.

[Rik]

I wonder if there's a lot of yellow ones. 

[David]

Elton thinks so 

[Rik]

So did Judy...

[David]

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/593341/quad-core-intel-4gb-ram-1tb-hd-ati- has another

I think I am blown away with the spec and the price on this so I think I will order this one 

[Glenn]

Elton thinks so 

So did Judy...

Must be plenty in Oz then.

[Technical Ben]

[edit] Just noticed you said your giving it to your son. Nice job.   

[David]

  No Ben........Matty will have it and I will get a usb drive for it if he needs it but he has his Box for his music (No it isnt and wont be online)

[David]

I am just about to order this new pc, ...anyone comment on the service ?

Misco that is   

[Glenn]

I believe Rik uses them, David.

[David]

Thanks Glenn,I am just ploughing through the 5 star reputation they have and see they are in Scotland so I can see why Rik uses them 

The off on this machine ends at midnight and after running around today cannot match either price or spec....don't want to lose it for procrastinating

[Rik]

I've always found Misco good, David, though they are not always the cheapest.

[David]

Thanks Rik,it is only this occassion with the cashback offer it is effectivly £100 cheaper than Amazon..for this machine I have searched and just cant beat the price anywhere  at the moment

[Rik]

They can be cheaper, when they are, it's a no brainer. 

[David]

  Thanks Rik.

[Glenn]

http://ts.fujitsu.com/campaigns/win7/index.html the offer ends on Sunday, David

[David]

Not for the cashback Glenn ?

[Glenn]

No thats to get Win 7, if the PC does not come with it installed.

[David]

Thanks Glenn   

[David]

No thats to get Win 7, if the PC does not come with it installed.

It isnt preinstalled it comes with home vista then you have to pay £10 plus any carriage costs for W7

[Glenn]

http://www.cashbackstatus.co.uk/Q184019claimform/ is for the cashback

[Glenn]

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/596795/dell-vostro-430-core-i7-860-3gb-ddr Here is another, David