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Which DVD Burner to buy?

Discussion in 'DVDR' started by Toiletman, May 20, 2004.

  1. fasfrank

    fasfrank Active member

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    Flashing the firmware on a drive not specifically built for DL burning might be a little risky, considering the price of the media.
     
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    I have been using the LITE ON 851S for about 2 months now, the only costers I have had from it were down to my own stupid mistakes, apart from that, it is a quick, quiet, quality drive, which I have since installed in several other PCs for various family memebers. I origianly paid £99.00 for it, but you can pick it up for around £75 now.

    I would definatly rate this writer as one of the best on the market for people who are on a budjet.
     
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    Well guys, I think I forgot to add all I want to burn are back upped DVDs and PS2 games etc.

    Maybe even the odd trailer or "stuff" on a DVD-R to give to my 56k friends..

    I think I'll go with Plextor... still haven't done any research yet on my new DVD Burner.

    I really don't want to have the latest gear because usually it costs a hell of a lot more than what is sensible, plus, the "second-best" is just as good and mucho cheaper..

    Any links for me to click? =D
     
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    Just installed a NEC 2500A which was a replacement for a HP 300i.

    Great burner. burns Imation disc rated 4x at 6x with no errors.
    Also great on cheaper disc that I have tried.

    No errors or coasters yet.

    You can get it for 79.00 by searching the web. I got mine for 89.00 about a month ago.

    Burns 8x disc also.

    Firmware out there to hack to DL.

    By the way DL disc are out have not tried one yet.

     
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    321sucker, That Lite-on drive looks pretty good but you can get a Pioneer A-07 from newegg for $95.00.

    I always recommend using quality media like the Verbatim and Ritek you mentioned, cheap media can be defective and no burner will burn it.

    BTW Verbatim DL media will be shipping June 30th from:

    http://www.americal.com/pd/VER94912.html

    $5.00 ea is less than I thought.

    Cheers,
    Frank
     
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    For low bucks I'd go with the Lite-on but if dollars aren't an issue then its the Plextor PX-712.
     
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    Hey fastfrank

    Wheres that link for the $95 dollar Pioneer?
     
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    Yes 321 but when I go to Newegg I can't help but shop around. It makes me happy and my wife nervous. In fact while following this thread I gave in and ordered a new Plextor PX-712A. I just couldn't wait for Plextor to release a dual layer verison.
     
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    I spent a month if not more figuring out which burner to buy. Eventually went for the 107 over the NEC drive because of lots of posts regarding its problems with lots of media. Not one problem with the pioneer using shrink and nero. Take it from a normal Joe Punter who doesnt care if a DVD takes 3.9 seconds longer to burn buy the Pioneer and let the sad tech heads argue about the rest
     
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    This "sad tech head" usually recommends lower priced units for most people. There are a few of us however, who are willing to spend the extra dollars for a quality drive with unique features. I like the idea of burning 4X media at 8X or 8X at 12X, or creating password protected copies. But that's just me an perhaps a few others, but I also realize that most people just want to keep simple and affordable.

    http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/144
     
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    Oh yes let the tech argue, but who do you run to when you need an answer?
    [bold]Lets try and remain positive.[/bold]

    I've worked for a DVD software company and we ran test on various dvd burners and found that for the dollar, LITEON cant be beat.
    They offer the most for the least and pass or surpass most of the more expensive burners.
    They have little to no issues with media compatility and the company offers great support.

    Most of the companies out there brand there name on liteon burners.
    Why pay for a SUV when a BMW sedan will get u there as niceley while burning less gas.ie; (CASH).
     
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    You have just descrbed the 107 perfectly.
     
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    My point was that its easy to be baffled by all the technical stuff ( I was) especially when firmware fixes most issues any way
     

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