I've had this recorder since Jan 2005 and it works nicely. It is the original LWW5005 too. However, I ran out of the older DVD blanks that worked well with it. It doesn't take the newer DVD's I use on my PC's, like Maxell and Fuji. Is it just too old? Will the latest FW update take care of the drive inconsistencies? Lite-On used to have a drive and system FW, but I don't see that. Maybe I didn't look in the right place (Lite-On site) Or do I find a $50 DVD burner to put in the unit? If so, which one?
be careful if you upgrade the firmware macrovision hacks can stop working see this for more information http://digitalfaq.com/dvdguides/buyerguides/dvdrecorders/liteontips.htm
spiesfan Is correct in the caution, in firmware upgrades I have both the 1140 and 1840 versions. Be carfull The units at p[resent] have the original drives but have had new 1693s drives installed. both have firmware versions 098 I have had no problems using DVD disks 4x to 16x with firmware 086 to 098 or Higher If you are having problems with disks. Go to these sites [The ilo 04 is a LiteOn] http://www.techolio.com/forums/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=7&sid=1e691767ebed31f65682f24ee8998d11 http://www.normediasolutions.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=12
