Computers and Related Hardware/Software

cori wrote:Whatever getting rid of the drama that's on the disc is called. What's the difference between "deleting" and "erasing"? To me, it's the same thing.

From what you said below, the difference is about 28 minutes. :P

It may sound like semantics, but they're two different processes: "deleting" selectively removes files from the disc, while "erasing" wipes everything off the disc, like reformatting... And obviously one takes a whole lot longer.

And it took a half hour using Nero to doing one of those things (getting rid of what was on the disc). I have to check when I get home.

Try erasing. It should only take a couple of minutes.

If it doesn't, your DVD burner must be crap... It can't be the PC, 'cause I've erased DVDs on slower PCs and it still only take a couple of minutes.

my 2x RW takes 35 minutes to fully Erase a disc. Writing over the disc header so that you can rewrite the disc only takes 3 minutes.

krim wrote:my 2x RW takes 35 minutes to fully Erase a disc.

Ah, a FULL erase... :sweat:

That's probably what cori-chan's doing...

Writing over the disc header so that you can rewrite the disc only takes 3 minutes.

Yup, a Quick Erase... I always use that.

100 pack Verabtim 16x, $21 After rebate at Newegg.com, free shipping.

krim wrote:100 pack Verabtim 16x, $20 After rebate at Newegg.com

Didn't you have some kinda problem with the 16x discs?

bmwracer wrote:
Didn't you have some kinda problem with the 16x discs?

Yeah, i burned them at 16x, and they were the first 16x's i bought.... i dont know about these to be honest, it's not the retail package i bought in the past.

Sorry, I need to edit this. Will post later.

Samsung SyncMaster 216BW 21.6" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 5ms, 1000:1(DC 3000:1), WSXGA+ 1680x1050, Gloss Black, DVI-D, D-sub, 300 cd/m2

$249.99

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3143305&sku=S203-2016&srkey=s2032016&CMP=EMC-TIGEREMAIL&SRCCODE=WEM1602BB

Tu_triky wrote:Samsung SyncMaster 216BW 21.6" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 5ms, 1000:1(DC 3000:1), WSXGA+ 1680x1050, Gloss Black, DVI-D, D-sub, 300 cd/m2

$249.99

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3143305&sku=S203-2016&srkey=s2032016&CMP=EMC-TIGEREMAIL&SRCCODE=WEM1602BB

Nice.

I've got the 206BW... 20" widescreen... Really sharp, crisp text (better than my old CRT) and pretty good color for an LCD.

The piano black finish is a nice touch, but a freaking dust magnet. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
Nice.

The piano black finish is a nice touch, but a freaking dust magnet. :sweat:

Hehe.....at least you're happy with the monitor tho'.

Tu_triky wrote:Hehe.....at least you're happy with the monitor tho'.

Yup.

But where the hell is my $30 rebate, Samsung???? :grumble:

bmwracer wrote:
Yup.

But where the hell is my $30 rebate, Samsung???? :grumble:

It'll get there albeit slowly....I remember when I bought a Samsung laser for 50 bucks it took several weeks for the MIR to arrive.

bmwracer wrote:
Nice.

I've got the 206BW... 20" widescreen... Really sharp, crisp text (better than my old CRT) and pretty good color for an LCD.

The piano black finish is a nice touch, but a freaking dust magnet. :sweat:

Hey, a computer thread! :mrgreen:

I saw the 206BW over at a Staples not long ago, looks pretty nice. I'm currently using a 940BW, and while it's served me nicely, I'm eyeing 22" or 24" LCDs with the intent of getting one later on. The prices for 22" models aren't bad at all (that HP Tu_triky linked to looks mighty tempting), and maybe there will be some good deals on 24" models.

I'm also waiting on how low the Q6600 processor will go for in a few days, once Intel's price cuts take effect. Looking to pair that up with a 8800GT so I can have a decent gaming setup and a super duper awesome HTPC to watch Juri-chan videos with :hehe:

20's are outdated, my buddy just got a 32" for $590 to go with the octo-2.8G Mac Pro he also just got.

krim wrote:20's are outdated, my buddy just got a 32" for $590 to go with the octo-2.8G Mac Pro he also just got.

Unfortunately, some of us can't exactly pony up $590 for a monitor without our wallets and checking accounts crying in the corner afterwards... :sweat:

that's silly, it's unamerican not to be in debt. :hehe:

krim wrote:that's silly, it's unamerican not to be in debt. :hehe:

LOL, nice one!

Maybe I should consult my credit cards about the monitors...

deseipher wrote:

LOL, nice one!

Maybe I should consult my credit cards about the monitors...

Consult your credit cards?

Stand up to them, they ain't the boss of you! :beaten:

krim wrote:20's are outdated, my buddy just got a 32" for $590 to go with the octo-2.8G Mac Pro he also just got.

we're not talking about rims here. 600 bucks for a monitor....that's ricockolous.....why not just spend that dough on a TV.

Tu_triky wrote:

we're not talking about rims here. 600 bucks for a monitor....that's ricockolous.....why not just spend that dough on a TV.

he's already got a 52" DLP in the living room. :hehe: