Re: CD/DVD writer recommendation

["Alt Beer" <example@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Chris Whelan" <cawhelan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message 
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> Alt Beer wrote:
>
>> I need to buy a replacement CD / DVD writer (for a home built machine) 
>> and
>> am looking for recommendations.  Looking for a drive that will handle 
>> most
>> recording formats and have a standard 40 pin IDE connector
>>
>> Preferably something I might be able to find on ebay
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> I wouldn't personally buy a used CD/DVD drive. They do have a finite life,
> as you have perhaps found.
>
> There are several available at ebuyer and others for under 15 quid + p/p
>
> Chris

Thanks.... they are cheaper than I thought.  Might as well get a new one.