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Who makes Magic Spin DVD+-RW Drive

Discussion in 'DVD / Blu-ray drives' started by sfriedman, Jan 4, 2004.

  1. sfriedman

    sfriedman Guest

    I recently purchased a Magic Spin 8X DVD +-RW drive from Office Max. It was listed as an I/O Magic one and the tech support line takes you to their site, but I can find no other support information about it or where to download any firmware updates. It comes up on my system info as Generic DVD RW 8x Max.
     
  2. tnt11

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    I have never heard of Magic Spin but the 8x I/O Magic DVD writer is a rebadged Optorite DD0401 to my understanding.

     
  3. sfriedman

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    What does it show up as? Mine comes up Generic DVD RW 8x max
     
  4. zico

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    I purchased the same drive from OfficeMax expecting to find the the Optorite drive inside, but mine is the BTC DRW 1008IM (also same as Creative's new 8X drive - I can't remember how it's describe in XP-at work now). It had the 052 frimware and I was able to update to 054 firmware from BTC web site. I haven't had a chance to use it much yet but for $79 out the door (manager wasn't sure if rebate would work so he rang it up at $79!) I figure it can't be too bad.
     
  5. sfriedman

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    What does your drive show up as under hardware? BTW they also couldn't find the rebate info so they gave me the full mail in and instant rebates up-front.
     
  6. zico

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    Home now...shows up as DCDRW IDE1008. I don't remember if it was different before I updated the firmware.
     
  7. Pagehim

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    i bought the same drive and having a problem burning using -r disc. my -rw and +rw work okay. can someone recommend a brand that works.
     
  8. lprophet

    lprophet Guest

    I was thinking of buying a Magic Spin drive , but after reading these threads , I think I'll spend a little more , and try a better brand.
     

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