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Although it wasn’t my intent, I seem to have muddied the waters a bit, and will now continue to do so…
The “reading” portion of the DVD drives is identical, it’s the “burning” component that differs.
I wasn’t trying to change your mind – I honestly believe they’re both nice machines – but was just pointing out that your old machine’s specs are apples-to-oranges vis a vis your new machine.