Do you know any place that sells DVD R/W drives, ONLY DVD, not CD too. I just bought a Computer and I added in a CD R/W and it can read DVDs, but I want to burn DVDs and they cost a ton for the whole bundle, so do they sell just the DVD part?

If it burns CDs, it most likely burns DVDs as well. I don't think they sell only DVD RW (although I could be wrong, you can always search for it online or something). But you probably have to use a particular program if you want to burn DVDs.

no, CD-RWs drives can't burn DVDs, only DVD-RW drives can :)

I've actually never seen (I don't think) a DVD-RW drive that also functions as a CD-RW drive. since I've only ever seen one type (that doesn't specify CD-RW capabilities), my guess is that they're all the same- and that you'll only be able to get the kind that's a CD-RW also. and DVD-RW drives are quite expensive to begin with, no matter what kind you find. if you don't want to spend that much, just wait until the price comes down- they're still relatively new.

::scratches head:: really? Maybe my drive is multi-functional... I thought I could burn DVDs. Odd. :P

i havnt gone here and looked but i been to this site before and they have pretty good prices... you could look and see if u can find what your looking for.

www.directron.com

THanks, I went there and about the closest I found was a DVD ROM, but it doesn't write. I still need a good monitor and maybe (hopefully) by the time I get that the prices will be down a little...

Originally posted by lefty2217
::scratches head:: really? Maybe my drive is multi-functional... I thought I could burn DVDs. Odd. :P Currently there is no such drive that can burn both DVD's and CD's..

Please try to know what you are talking about before you post:
(Got this from newegg.com, a huge computer store)
Addonics Mobile External USB2.0 DVD-R/RW 2X1X12X Combo Drive - RETAIL
Specifications:
Speed : CD-R 16x Write, 10x Rewrite, 32x Read DVD-R 2x Write, 1x Rewrite, 12x Read
Transfer Rate: 600 - 4800 KB/sec
Interface : USB2.0
Access Time : 180 ms (typical)
Buffer: 2MB
Powered: USB or Included AC Adapter
Plug and Play Operation under Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me and XP
Dimensions: 10 x 6.2 x 2 inches
Weight: 3.18 lbs. More... Model#: AEMDRRW2UM Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping

actually, I would wait on purchasing a DVD writer. since the technology is so relatively new, things haven't really been standardized yet. just for writing DVDs, there's CD-R, CD+R, CD-RW, and CD+RW. I honestly don't know what the difference is lol. I do know that there are drives that can record all those formats, but you still have to get the proper type of media, and make sure it can be played in the target device- either a DVD-ROM drive, or a home DVD player.

Hm... you do have a good point there. Thanks, I think I will wait now.