External DVD Burner OS 10.1.5

c8ter2me

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On my G4 800MHZ Power PC I run OS 10.1.5 while running OS 9 in the background - I never upgraded my system out of FEAR - I publish 2 monthly magazines and have never been crazy enough to take the step.

I have just encountered a HUGE PROBLEM because my superdrive has decided not to burn any type of DVD I have purchased - I HAVE PURCHASED THEM ALL. and it just does nothing when I put the disk in. What I am hoping to find is an external DVD burner that will run using OS 10.1.5 - I am happy burning through the finder - I do not need any fancy software just a drive that will work and allow me to mount the DVD so I can drag and drop files.

I have searched the web and am so unsure what to purchase. Does anyone have any good advice? It would be ideal if I could walk into a local store any just BUY it. Any information will be GREATLY appreciated!

Paula
 
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On my G4 800MHZ Power PC I run OS 10.1.5 while running OS 9 in the background - I never upgraded my system
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Paula, I know you didn't ask, but very seriously, do upgrade your OS X to Tiger, or at least Panther. It is not a process to fear. There are lots of experts in these forums who can give you excellent advice.

Does anyone have any good advice?
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In a word - Pioneer. They just work. You say you want to walk into a shop and buy, but I would recommend OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/ because they specialise in Mac-compatible hardware (and plenty of other stuff!). Good luck.

PS. Visit http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/P.../Business+Products/Blu-ray+Disc+&+DVD+Writers

For your current OS setup, perhaps you need to look back to the 105D, and that probably means buying 2-hand. The other factor to realise is that older DVD writers will not handle modern disks, something I learned to my cost. I currently run a 112D, which will burn dual layer dvds.
 
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There is one important thing to consider here first off. Do you actually need to run OS9 for any reason? Maybe an old version of Quark or some other software?
 
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