DVD writers, New dual layer support (DVD+R9)
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| Parli |
 Dec 29 2004, 08:33 PM
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nFm [ not leaving ]  Group: Full Member Posts: 56 Joined: 22-March 04 Member No.: 59  |
Well, I got a little impatient and jumped on an incredible deal I found today. PC Connection has a Kanguru 16x Internal DVD+ -RW Double Layer Drive for $29.95 after rebates (http://www.pcconnection.com/ProductDetail?sku=5479567). Also, you get a FREE 50-pack of Fuji DVD-R 8x Media after mail in rebate as well (http://www.pcconnection.com/Rebate/RebateDetail.aspx?SKU=5479567).
Now, you may be saying to yourself, "Who the hell is Kanguru?!" Well, it is actually the NEC-3500A! I heard this on another forum but for the life of me couldn't find anything on the internet to confirm/deny. So, I called both Sales and Tech Support over at Kanguru and they confirmed it is the NEC 3500A OEM version. They were running a similar special yesterday on the NEC for $10 more but it disappeared today. So you better hurry if you are interested in this one. I'll let you know how the drive is in a couple of weeks. |
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| PimpScourge |
Dec 30 2004, 06:16 PM
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 Broken As Designed Group: Admin Posts: 529 Joined: 17-March 04 Member No.: 2 |
I have the Sony, and has worked very good for me as an internal drive. Not a single coaster. However, the external case I bought for it has given me mixed results, in my laptop the burning process freezes after a while, but in my desktop works great, but awfully slow since it only has usb 1.1. On a friend's laptop it burns ok, but doesn't recognize usb 2.0, which sucks.
Congrats on your new burner. For $30 its a no brainer. |
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| optomos |
Dec 30 2004, 06:22 PM
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 nFm [ Level 1 ] Group: Full Member Posts: 296 Joined: 14-August 04 From: ATL Member No.: 144 |
You cant beet price for a DVD burner!
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| optomos |
Jan 22 2005, 08:17 PM
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nFm [ Level 1 ] Group: Full Member Posts: 296 Joined: 14-August 04 From: ATL Member No.: 144 |
So whats the best drive out there that supports the most? Any good/bad comments with what you guys have now.
This post has been edited by optomos: Jan 22 2005, 08:19 PM -------------------- --How few our real wants, and how vast our imaginary ones!--
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| lokal |
Jan 22 2005, 09:07 PM
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 nFm [ progressor ] Group: Full Member Posts: 86 Joined: 11-August 04 Member No.: 142 |
I have a lite-on 16x, and I bought my bro-inlaw a hp 630i dual layer for xmas. Both drives have been good although he hasn't used dual layer media yet.
The only caveat I have is the vakoss media from best buy - its shit. --------------------  |
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| optomos |
Jan 23 2005, 06:10 AM
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nFm [ Level 1 ] Group: Full Member Posts: 296 Joined: 14-August 04 From: ATL Member No.: 144 |
So far ive found a couple of drives:
http://www.plextor.com/english/products/716SA.htm http://www.lge.com/catalog/prodmodeldetail...0&model=NOTHING The Plextor is the fastest but it doesnt support DVD-RAM while the LG is slower and it does support DVD-RAM, but I dont think DVD-RAM is all that important at the moment....unless you live in Japan. Also the Plextor is a Serial drive. Am I missing anything? -------------------- --How few our real wants, and how vast our imaginary ones!--
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| Deepone |
Jan 23 2005, 07:59 AM
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The One Deep Down Group: Private Member Posts: 1137 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Masala / Kirkkonummi / Finland Member No.: 101 |
well, OEM & Retail's difference is with the stuff they pack in.. the drive is the same but retail would have maybe more programs and some extra stuff (like empty disks to burn). depends on the manufacturer how huge the difference really is I think, thought. :)
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