> From: Eugene Gierson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Do NOT get a USB burner. They are too slow. > Well, yes and no. USB burners these days are generally USB 2, which would be fast enough if the Mac had native support for USB 2, but since it doesn't the USB burner will run at 1.1 speed, ie slow as molasses on a subzero day in Minnesota).
Just wanted to clarify that a bit. Pedantic, ain't I? :) > Consider upgrading to 9.1, which is generally considered superior ot > 9.0.4. > This might become important with the use of a firewire burner. > Given that all upgrades to 9 are free, you can go on to 9.2.2 as there were many more inprovements in USB and FW handling/compatibility. > Be SURE the firewire burner that you buy has an Oxford 911 chip. Very > important. > No, that's not true. This is good advice for HARD DRIVES, but irrelevant for burners. > However, my dealings with > www.OtherWorldComputing.com > have been excellent. (Also, their reputation is excellent.) I'll second that recommendation, and add in smalldog.com as another outstanding vendor (and yes they are a list sponsor, but that's not why I recommend them). _Chas_ Come to ... The CHASbah! http://thechasbah.blogspot.com **Go see BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE. It may change your life.** -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
