Pros: Fast, EIDE interface, easy to install, inexpensive, quiet Cons: No hardware decoder card - software decoding requires a lot of resources
This Hi-Val DVD-ROM Drive can be bought for under $100 now. It is an EIDE drive, so you don’t have to buy a SCSI card and spend your time trying to make it work. The kit includes IEDE cable and the drive, there is no hardware MPEG decoder.
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Pros: Very quiet, smooth, great performance Cons: Software decoder incompatibilities, problems playing Sneakers
I have just received a letter from Hi-Val, informing me that they have filed for bankruptcy. Since product returns, rebates, and customer service will likely be compromised as a result, I would avoid buying Hi-Val products until the company's status...
Pros: Good Performance, Quiet, One of the few SCSI DVD-Roms, Slot-Loading Rules!! Cons: A little pricey compared to IDE units with more performance
Or rather The Few, The Proud, The Stubborn
I guarantee you if you ask a number of hardware techs they will tell you for DVD, you are better off sticking to IDE. The reason being software decoders have had a hard enough time dealing with...
I'd gotten tired of hearing all the DVD hype and decided I had to see for myself why everyone was talking about the quality and versatility of DVD. So I got the Hi-Val 10X DVD-ROM kit, which is a Pioneer 10X DVD--ROM/40X CD-ROM reader which came with a...
Pros: Great DVD playback, Excellent Transfer Rates, Easy Installation, Reasonable price Cons: Slightly Noisy, no SCSI units available yet
For a long time now I have had my eyes on DVD ROMs for the computer. If you were asking why I would do that I will give you the honest response, they are cheaper than full size players for the TV and they seem like a really cool idea. Who wouldn’t want...
Pros: Perfect solution for those looking for a DVD-Rom drive Cons: No connector for a digital audio out cable
I recently was looking for a DVD-Rom drive for the computer I am currently building. After looking at the competition I decided to get the Hi-Val 10X DVD-Rom (40X CD) mainly because of it's speed and price. At only $117 dollars, this drive was cheaper...
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