(Dead) I/O Magic or Pacific Digital 8x DVD±RW or Khypermedia 8x DVD+RW drives for "$69.99" AR at Officemax

[MysticMan1]

(DEAD)
I/O Magic BDVDRW8D (#20726840) 8x/4x Dual DVD±RW $149.99 - $30 IR - $50 MIR = $69.99

Pacific Digital U-30201 (#20678401) 8x/4x Dual DVD±RW $149.99 - $30 IR - $50 MIR = $69.99

Khypermedia KDVRW8X (#20730176) single format 8x DVD+RW drives $149.99 - $30 IR - $50 MIR = $69.99
at Officemax

http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prePrintSelect.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=no">This weeks Officemax Ad

The I/O Magic and Pacific Digital 8x DVD±RW drives are not currently on-line, but you may be able to order by phone (1-877-633-4236)

<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prodBlock.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=no&amp;expansionOID=-536895273&amp;prodBlockOID=537183531">Khypermedia 8x DVD+RW drives, Officemax.com</a>

<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://images.officemax.com/pdf/misc/2-22-04supp.pdf">$50 I/O Magic and Pacific Digital Rebate</a>

<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://images.officemax.com/pdf/2004_02/ecash.pdf">$50 Khypermedia Rebate, item #5</a>
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The Pacific Digital 8x DVD±RW uses rebadged LiteOn, NEC ND-2500 (Writes both 8x +/-) and BTC DRW1008IM drives.
(Serial numbers starting with a "41" are are reported to be NEC ND-2500A drives)
(Serial numbers starting with a "P" are are reported to be BTC DRW1008IM) drives)

I/O Magic 8x DVD±RW drives uses rebadged Optorite DD0401 and the BTC 1008im drives.

Khypermedia uses a rebadged CyberDrive (DX082D) or BenQ (DW800A) drives

<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.dvdplusrw.org/Product.Compare.asp?back=1&amp;Items=169,196,232,192,236&amp;mid=14&amp;sid=15&amp;Query=All&amp;Page=1&amp;169=on&amp;196=on&amp;232=on&amp;192=on&amp;236=on&amp;201=on&amp;Items=169%2C196%2C192%2C236%2C232&amp;Page=1&amp;Query=All&amp;Section=PcDrives&amp;Preview.x=42&amp;Preview.y=10">Specs Comparison for the LiteOn LDW-811S, NEC ND-2500, Optorite DD0401, BTC DRW1008IM, BenQ DRW800A and CyberDrive DX082D</a>
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<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Articles/Specific.asp?ArticleHeadline=Nec+ND%2D2500A&amp;Series=0">NEC ND-2500 Review at cdrinfo.com</a>
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http://optorite.com/dd0401.htm

http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Articles/Specific.asp?ArticleHeadline=Optorite+DD0401+Dual+DVD+Recorder&amp;Series=0 Optorite DD0401 Review

FYI: Press release: Optorite DD0401 users will be able to upgrade their drive with an upcoming firmware, allowing them to record at 8x on DVD-R discs. <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.asp?RelatedID=4703">LINK</a>
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<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Articles/Specific.asp?ArticleHeadline=LiteOn+LDW%2D811S+Dual+DVD+recorder&amp;Series=0">LiteOn LDW-811S review</a>

LiteOn has added support for BookType/ BitSetting techniques to their latest firmware upgrade for the LiteOn 8x LDW-851S; LDW-811S; LDW-451S and 4x LDW-411S.

http://www.liteonit.com/ODD/english/e_downloads/e_firmware_dvd%20rw.asp Firmware upgrade page

You can download the BookType/ Bitsetting Utility here: <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.liteonit.com/ODD/english/e_downloads/e_utility.asp">BookType / Bitsetting Utility </a>
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http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Articles/Specific.asp?ArticleHeadline=BTC+DRW1008IM&amp;Series=0

<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forum.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?s=8f3d25eb43ff773c9c94910de4436b74&amp;threadid=86426">8x BTC 1008IM bitsetting software 55b2

There's a BTC DVD drive forum over on cdfreaks.com that seems to be hosted by a person fron BTC support.
<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forum.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?s=33ef687ca5b6fcf05be1db6e41d6fcb1&amp;forumid=84">BTC Forum</a>
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<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Articles/Specific.asp?ArticleHeadline=Cyberdrive+DX082D+DVD%2BRW&amp;Series=0">8x CyberDrive review</a>

<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http:// BenQ Review</a>

For coupons search Google.com, key word "Officemax coupons".

 

[jpeyton]

Looks like a $30IR and $50MIR, not $40/$40.

 

[WallyKid]

Well, my local OM doesn't have any other drive other than Khypermedia. No PD or IO magic. But i already have my Benq, and i'm happy with it.

 

[MrBond]

Staples doesn't PM after rebate prices, do they? Cause if I could save another $20 on my burner...

 

[KenWV]

I don't get it..the ad clearly states 8X+ drive is on sale. Where does it say +/- ? What makes anyone think it is anything more than the Khypermedia drive ?

-ken

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: KenWV
I don't get it..the ad clearly states 8X+ drive is on sale. Where does it say +/- ? What makes anyone think it is anything more than the Khypermedia drive ?

There's three SKU's listed below the drive. I imagine they're for the Kyhpermedia/IOMagic/PD drives.

And staples doesn't PM the price after rebate .

 

[ScrapSilicon]

well..was in OM last night picked up a MicroAdvantage 4x(BTC1004) to see if it would be suitable for a build..plays DVDs fine..burns DVD+Rs ok @4x..but it just did an unforgivable..1st +R coaster in my 800A(had even lowered the burn speed to 4x) because the BTC just..stopped reading the DVD..back it goes Same DVD in my LTD163D(in a USB 2.0 enclosure ) keeps the buffers above 90+% and on the fly writing @ 8x is ..sweet ..BTC is not on my list as of now for quality drives. Would like to get another Khypermedia 8x DVD+RW(BenQ 800A) <edit> 2 blanks burnt successfully ..

 

[KenWV]

so what are my chances of getting a pacific digital specifically a lite-on or NEC ?

-Ken

 

[Drizzy]

Hrmmm these are not on the current sales that I could find. The ad just came out for 2/22 - 2/28... Anyone else find them?

 

[allisolm]

Hrmmm these are not on the current sales that I could find. The ad just came out for 2/22 - 2/28... Anyone else find them?

They show for me on the first page of the ad for 2/22.

 

[Drizzy]

huh where are you located allisolm?

 

[allisolm]

Sunny Florida.

I see it in the same place in the ads for LA, Chicago, Dallas, Memphis, NJ, Seattle and Omaha.

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: Drizzy
Hrmmm these are not on the current sales that I could find. The ad just came out for 2/22 - 2/28... Anyone else find them?

Only Platinum Member can see them. :light:

 

[shinson]

The last one they had a few weeks ago, I had them hold me the last 8X burner.
It was a Lite-On 801 or 811 but it was beige.

I hope to get a Lite-On 811S, but Black this time.

 

[Lark888]

The PD were being sub'ed a few weeks ago. They were three different drives packaged by PD found during that week. Serial numbers starting with "P" were BTC1008, Serial numbers starting with "4" were Lite-on. There were two different version of Lite-on (I think they were the 811S and the 851S).

The previous thread had a theory on serial numbers that distinquished between the two Lite-on models if that makes a difference to you. I picked up a couple of 811S (one pricematched at Staples) and have been very pleased with the performance.

No coasters on Imation +R 4X media burning at 8X. Additional benefit was the booktype utility provided at Lite-on site to force DVD-ROM booktype. This made readable DVDs for my older Panasonic A120 (ValueAmerica deal) and my Toshiba 619? DVD/Home Theatre combo (another deal picked up here many many moons ago) that had refused all burned DVDs before.

Serial numbers and other pertinent info can be found in this thread ===>PD Serial Numbers and Links

 

[Linux2003]

these DVD burner sales at OM are killing me, i really need to stop buying all these deals.

 

[urname7698]

So I went to pre-buy one of these.. all they had was Khypermedia - which to me is probably just fine.

How can i tell if its a Cyberdrive or BenQ w/o Opening?

At this point i may keep it anyway. The manager adjusted the price in advance and rang it up at 109+tax, i'll take it in on Sunday to get the rebate stuff..

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: KenWV
so what are my chances of getting a pacific digital specifically a lite-on or NEC ?

-Ken

The 8x Pacific Digital U-30201 does not use rebadged NEC drives.

 

[weepul]

is this available online? i just got a laptop w/o an optical drive. this would be nice if i could stick it into my external firewire casing and use it was my optical drive.

//krunk (^_^x)

 

[jjet67]

No ad for state college, PA? I'm wondering whether OM at state college is closing.
Was shot down for CDRW as of OOS even though I confirmed before heading to the store.
Oh, well.

JJET

 

[Sepen]

I picked up one this am at the Henrietta NY store, it started with 478401, LiteON 811. Manager said he had plenty of the PD and Khypermedia ones.

 

[Guyp2k]

Just picked up two Pacific Digital (Lite-On ) for $199.00 and just want to make sure they are in fact going to be on sale tomorrow so I can get a price adjustment?


TIA

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: jjet67
No ad for state college, PA? I'm wondering whether OM at state college is closing.
Was shot down for CDRW as of OOS even though I confirmed before heading to the store.
Oh, well.

JJET

Find a city near you that has the ad, then print page showing the 69.99 drive ad, take that to your store and ask the manager to PM the price of the other OM store.

 

[BW5150]

I picked up a cpl PD ones with the serial # starting 4284.
Any1 know what drives these are?

Thx

 

[quincy2002]

Lite-on, model 811S or 851S. Can't tell which one though.