What is the BEST dual Layer DVD Writer

[Astalavista]

I am planning to buy several dual layer DVD writers.

I did advice from the TECH guru's here which are the best units and why.

Latest Models only

Budget between $50 ~ $100 dollars

Thanks!

[ripken204]

the nec-3520 is pretty good, ive had no problems with it so far and its rly fast

there is also a 3530 and 3540 version of it but ive never seen any reviews on those

Edited June 24, 2005 by ripken204

[SiMoNsAyS]

don't know what is the best but i'm very satisfied with mine: nec-3500ag

price (w/ shipping cost) was 80€~95$ and never gave me any problem.

i've burnt absolutly all kind of media from a DVD9 ps2 backup to a 300mb mini-cdrw for my winpe (autoboot) w/o problems.

edit: some1 has been faster with almost the same model lol

Edited June 24, 2005 by SiMoNsAyS

[Astalavista]

NEC ND-3540A 16x Dual Layer DVD Writer $49 - June 21, 2005

Shop4Tech.com has the NEC ND-3540A-Black 16x DVD+/-RW Dual Layer IDE drive for $58.49 shipped via coupon code "Techbargains11" Search "ND3540A" Offer ends 06-30-2005 - Tax in CA.

ok then i will order 4 of these for my new computer

[MAVERICKS CHOICE]

I have four & are Liteon 16x, LG 12X, Pioneer 16X & a Ricoh 4x. Id say the best would be a toss between the LG & the Pioneer as far as speed & reliability go.

[xxdesmus]

the nec-3520 is pretty good, ive had no problems with it so far and its rly fast

there is also a 3530 and 3540 version of it but ive never seen any reviews on those

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got the same one here, love it

[Noise]

Look, if you want the best - go Plextor.

If you need confirmation that something else is better, you're out of luck.

[Astalavista]

Nois3

u know this base on how much different units have you purchased?

I also used plextor several years back. But your paying big bucks

for just the name did u know that?

most dvd writers are all produced by the same manufacturer in china

and branding happens latter

[-= Mancubus =-]

LG-4630BB is what I use.

Quite happy with it - quiet, had no problems with reading/writing, so...

Decide

Edited June 24, 2005 by -= Mancubus =-

[Astalavista]

people u got to hurry, i am going to buy a dual layer today. pls post your comments. My liteon died on me last nite.

Power Calibration Error. boo hoo whoo...

well it served me well for 2 years.

[Maleko]

got an NEC 3540 one, excellent.

Also the Pioneer DVR-109XLA 16 x 16 are excellent drives!

[XPerties]

Top 5 DVD Burners Guide Picks 5/9/05

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Top 10 DVD Drives

http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119990,00.asp

[ripken204]

get at least a nec-3520

[Astalavista]

* Model #: ND-3540A Black

* Item #: N82E16827152047

I got this from newegg since dell didn't have it.

$48.00 shipping free to chicago.

[Lost Soul]

nice buy m8, ill order mine soon