Sony AWG170AB2

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  1. Dimanes

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    I am looking for a new combo drive.
    Anybody know if there are any problems with the Sony AWG170AB2?
    Or are there any other recommendations? Or are seperate cd and dvd drives a bettter option?? Thanks
     
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    I'd stick with these brands:
    LiteOn
    Pioneer
    NEC
    Plextor

    And features to look out for are:
    -Bitsetting/Booktyping
    -Lightscribe (optional)
     
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    Thanks! I am looking at the Pioneer DVR-111 DVD+/-R/RW/RAM MultiWriter, it seems to have good reviews but not sure about the Bitsetting/Booktyping bit. Not worried about lightscribe.

     
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    I belevie the Pioner 111 doesn't booktype, but the Pioneer 111D does. Good drive though :D
     
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    Still not decided yet! Too busy etc. etc.
    Any drawbacks with LH-18A1H-483C? have read a couple of posts and it seems to have good reviews.
     
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    It's a LiteOn, so a good drive. I beleive one of the members on here has one. :)
     
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    After all this, I finally got a BenQ 1650. I had noticed a lot of people recommended this and they have been happy with them. My next question is... Do I just plug in and use or does it need to be tweeked for max performance?
     
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    Lucky you! Where did you find one? They're very hard to come by these days!
     
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    Managed to get one from PC World online for £25. Thought it was a bargain ;)
     
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    Not too bad, I guess. That's about $50US plus shipping for the retail version. Too bad they don't ship to the USA. You'll be happy you made that choice! Good solid burner.
     
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    Definitely a bargain!

    Set up this weekend and burnt two iso's no problem. Thanks for the information and help Ripper.

    Also thanks to Alkohol for the easy to follow guides, they work a treat!!
     
    Dimanes, Jan 22, 2007
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    I saw them in PC world, but didn't buy one.. Don't need another drive tbh.

    Nice find; and no probs for the help :)
     
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