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Date:	Mon, 10 Nov 2003 07:47:28 PST8
From:	"Dr. Jeffrey Race" <jrace@attglobal.net >
Reply-To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
To:	< "scoug-help@scoug.com" > scoug-help@scoug.com >
Subject:	SCOUG-Help: Need recommendation for drive for TP 600X: read DVD and write CD in eCS

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Bruce Markowitz (of TP list fame) writes me:

"I do have CD-R combo drives (write CD,CD-RW and read DVD)

I have 8X4X24/8X DVD, 16X10X24/8X (official IBM) and 24X as above.

The 16X is 08K9820, the others don't have FRU numbers as they are
not "official" IBM. Note that the official drive is for the T series,
IBM never made a combo drive officially for the 600 series.

I can convert the plugs, but there will be the notch for the T series
on the faceplate.

I think the best bet is the 8X, it has an appropriate looking
faceplate, and it is a normal IDE drive, made by Toshiba. I can get
the Toshiba model if needed, it is "old" enough that it should work
with most any burning software."

As this is completely out of my experience, I'd appreciate comment
as to what my options are and what I should get. (Also: what OS/2
CD-burning s/w to go with what drive.) How much should I pay and
what are sources of good used or NIB devices if Bruce doesn't have
what I really need?

Bruce mentions in another message (5 months ago, my queue is rather long):

"There are even 8X4X24/8XDVD combo drives available for that unit.
A DVD drive would cost $100 plus shipping, a combo drive ready to
plug and play (with Nero software) would be $175.00 plus shipping.
It would play DVD and burn CD."

Bruce has always sold me good parts so anyone needing bits and pieces,
or entire machines, may reach him as "Bruce Markowitz" at
.

Thanks for all help.

Jeffrey Race

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