eleventhcmd Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I've got a BTC 1016IHaven't had a problem yet, but have only burnt Verbatim RW(2x), -R(4x,8x) and +R(4x,8x) disks.Very happy, regular firmware updates (every month), no coasters yet O ja, paid R650 ($90), but here in South Africa computer stuff is expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astalavista Posted June 27, 2005 Author Share Posted June 27, 2005 (edited) lost soul go to newegg now before the one day sale endsQty. Product Description Unit Price Total Price4 NEC 16X DVDRW ND-3540A BK W/O SW% - OEMItem #: N82E16827152047 $45.99 $183.96 Subtotal: $183.96 Tax: $0.00 Shipping: $0.00 Grand Total: $183.96 Edited June 27, 2005 by Astalavista Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDamm Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 (edited) No, thye're not all made by the same factory in China, though it might seem that way! lolPlextor has the best build quality and longevity. They keep proving it. They also cost about twice as much. You decide. I have a pile (yes a real pile!) of Liteons from failed machines on my bench. I will never buy one. They work, but don't last long.I've installed several NECs and found they are quite good, but be sure to upgrade the firmware as the delivered firmware sometimes causes conflicts (drive not seen, crashes, etc).LGs have a pretty good rep and are pretty solid, but who uses DVD-RAM?I've personally been using a Sony for the last couple of years and have nothing but praise for it, though I don't like the open/close button and again, make sure you upgrade the firmware.You want to test two? Go with an NEC and Plextor.Update: I just read a review about the new LG. For the price (~$50) it is fast and quiet and beeat out both NEC and Plextor on CPU usage. Edited July 2, 2005 by DonDamm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Get an NEC. I have used several and they are really solid.Plextor makes a great CDRW. The are behind the 8 ball on DVD Writers. Their new writer is just a rebranded Benq 1640. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritpyre Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 thanks for the tips, i have a 3 yr old Phillips that came with my dell... its definately on its way out. lol i think with all the duds its given me i could have bought a couple new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwolf Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Have read and heard some good things about the ASUS DRW 1608P. They are upposed to be a very good drive. will write @ 6x on 4x DL media. will write @ 16x on most 12x, and some 8x -/+ media. Doesnt have RAM support but who needs it these days.oldwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thuun derboy Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Too late I know, but if you have some time...Try cleaning lense with q-tip & alcohol!!!got same error from dirty writer, cannot calibrate to write info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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