Well I just bought a 50 pack of "16X Verbatim DVD+R" for $14.99 at BestBuy and just ordered my "BenQ Dvd Burner #DW1650 BK" off of NewEgg for a total out the door price of $43.49. I can't wait for the burner to arrive so I can try it out. May need help though with setting it up right so bear with me if I ask guys. Later. Allen
Excellent choice of Burners ... The Verbatim discs are very good, also ... however, the BenQ drives like Taiyo Yuden discs a little more ... Make sure to burn those Verbatim discs at no less than 8x ... BenQ drives love to burn fast You will want to download QSuite which is an excellent utility package which enables your drive to booktype +R discs to DVD-ROM You can get it here: http://support.benq.com/front/BenqMain.asp?MenuHead=128&ShowType=program&FileURL=service/driverlist.asp&Dataid=18368&downloadclass=Software&product=3731&langu=null&ops=null&GenMenu=&RootId=undefined You may need to update your firmware if it's older than BCDC .. it may be marked on the top of your drive .. if not, many programs can determine it ... if you need to know, ask Firmware page is here: http://support.benq.com/front/BenqMain.asp?MenuHead=128&ShowType=program&FileURL=service/driverlist.asp&Dataid=21217&downloadclass=Driver&product=3731&langu=null&ops=null&GenMenu=&RootId=undefined
Thank you Catfreak! Yeah, the people here know their stuff, I can tell you that much! At least a lot of the long time members as I can see. I'll download the QSuite right now and save it, as for the firmware I think I'll wait until I actually get the drive and install it to see what it's equipped with. I'll probably install it the same day it gets here after I get home from work....lol Allen
By the way, what version do you recommend I download fron BenQ's site. There are three there. Thanks. Allen
As catfreak said Agreed, other media doesnt work as well at higher burn speeds but a DVD+R at 8x is about 8-9 minutes on my machine and quality is great. Booktype those +R discs to DVD-ROM with Q-suite and you will kick your own rear end for not doing it sooner.
I just installed it! Man am I curious to see how it burns...lol! My DW1650 came with the BCFC firmware. Is that one ok? I'm going to wait for an answer before I update because I think I already have the latest right? Anywho, I'm going to try it out with booktyping and all and see what she'll do! Hahaha! I'm hooked guys! Thanks for everyones help. Hahaha! Allen
my Benq 1650 is using BCFC firmware right now too~ it's just fine~...my drive actually came with the BCAC out of the box, i upgraded 2 times: once to the BCDC and then to the BCFC~ check out my scan here in catfreak's benq hall of fame : http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2/330512 98 quality score on a TY 8x dvd+r burned @8x~ good luck docTY~
Those are pretty darn good man! I'm going to check one of the discs I burned right now. What is SB and WOPC enabled mean? Allen
