New DVD Burner

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Well, i'm going go grab a new dvd burner today...
and the following are on sale at ncix:

BENQ DW822A DVD+RW 8X4X12 DVD-RW 4X2X12 CDRW 24X10X40 IDE 8MB RETAIL BOX (DW822A) - $73.99

LG GSA-4082B 8X4X12 DVD+ -R/RW/RAM 24X16X32 CDRW OEM W/ SW (GSA-4082B) - $88.99

NEC ND-2510A 8X4X12 BEIGE DUAL LAYER DVD+-RW OEM W/ SOFTWARE (ND-2510A) - $103.98

SAMSUNG SH-W08 DVD+-RW 8X4X12 CDRW 40X24X40 INT. IDE W/ SW OEM (SH-W08) - $73.99


which one should i get, and why?

 

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I would go with this one:

NEC ND-2510A 8X4X12 BEIGE DUAL LAYER DVD+-RW OEM W/ SOFTWARE (ND-2510A) - $103.98

Considering it is dual layer capable.

 

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2nd that vote for the NEC. I have the 2500A single layer and love it. Plus it's firmaware flashable for Dual Layer. Just haven't gotten around to doing it yet.

 

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alright, thanks guys

i was pretty much debating between the nec and the benq, and this puts the nail in the coffin

 

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Will my Dvd burner beats u all. LG GSA-4120B -/+/Dual Lay/Ram DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM and DVD+R9. 12X8X16. CD-R, CD-RW, 40X24X40. Muahahah cost me $200 (AUD)

 

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Tow3lie said:

Will my Dvd burner beats u all. LG GSA-4120B -/+/Dual Lay/Ram DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM and DVD+R9. 12X8X16. CD-R, CD-RW, 40X24X40. Muahahah cost me $200 (AUD)

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I just bought the OEM version (Hitachi unboxed no software etc) for the equivalent of US$70 sounds like I got a bargain!

 

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just out of curiosity, why is that burner so expensive? Newegg has it for $72 onsale today and they usually don't give that great of a discount. Maybe I am wrong though. Also, has anyone found a good source for dual layer DVDs yet?

 

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Tow3lie said:

Will my Dvd burner beats u all. LG GSA-4120B -/+/Dual Lay/Ram DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM and DVD+R9. 12X8X16. CD-R, CD-RW, 40X24X40. Muahahah cost me $200 (AUD)

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specs aren't everything

for example, i'd much rather have a nice 4x plextor than that lg

 

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Look at comp usa there dual layer is 69.99

 

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agreed, but who actually buys plextor anymore? I see no need to spend the extra money since the stuff I can afford is MUCH cheaper and still is pretty much the same. So I guess the NEC drive is ok? All of mine in the past have either been Sony or LG or Liteon. Advice?

 

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• Aug 10, 2004

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The NEC is pretty awesome in my opinion. I backed up 16 of my movies this weekend and had zero problems. I've gone through nearly a whole spool (50) of -R's and haven't had a coaster yet. I recommend it highly.