# External DVD Burner

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-dvd-burner/70330>\
**Category:** random\
**Created:** [November 12, 2004, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-dvd-burner/70330 "2004-11-12T17:57:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![DDD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc348/32.png) [@DDD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DDD)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2004, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-dvd-burner/70330/1 "2004-11-12T17:57:44Z")

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Anyone got any suggestions on brand and features? What does dual layer mean? I am trying to find my friend the best bang for his buck. I know it is not brain surgery or anything but this frend is real frugal with his money. He needs it like now or I would have him go thru newegg or tigerdirect.