leica dream Posted July 2, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I am about to update my system to an iMAC but these days, of course, they do not come with a digital disk reader. Is there a preferred model which people use for loading images from processing Labs' CDs? Sorry, just noticed spelling in Topic Title but cannot find any way to correct. Richard Edited July 2, 2018 by leica dream Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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leica dream Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted July 3, 2018 I really have messed this up, Guys, I am so sorry but had hoped that maybe a Moderator would correct the first title word to BEST. Not only that, but it seems I have used entirely the incorrect term for what I seek. It has been pointed out that "Digital Reader" in tech parlance refers to things like electronic book readers, whereas I should have said "CD/DVD Drive". Hope that clarifies. Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samwells Posted July 5, 2018 Share #3 Posted July 5, 2018 Hi Richard: I asked the same question to my longtime friend and computer guru, since I'm also faced with reluctantly 'upgrading' to an iMac soon - the Apple external CD drive has mixed reviews and is an absurd price - he recommended either the Transcend TS8XDVDS-W, or the LG GP65NS60 (the LG also has M disc support, fwiw). I'll probably try the LG - if it's as good as our LG tv and washing machine, I'll be happy :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica dream Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted July 7, 2018 Thank you, Sam. I have been looking around and had homed in on the LG model. I agree the Apple version does not figure at all well. I had not seen the Transcend. Only problem with buying iMAC is the fixed prices so getting a good deal on a new machine is almost impossible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 7, 2018 Share #5 Posted July 7, 2018 I’m not a fan of iMacs. You’re locked into the monitor, which, albeit pretty good for general use, is certainly not optimal for photo editing, upgrading can be problematic as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted July 7, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 7, 2018 I’m not a fan of iMacs. You’re locked into the monitor, which, albeit pretty good for general use, is certainly not optimal for photo editing, upgrading can be problematic as well. Please elaborate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted July 7, 2018 Share #7 Posted July 7, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a Sea-Tech from Amazon, cheap but I have never had an issue with it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FUDKB4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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