DVD Burner

[NatePo717]

I too am looking for one. Dual Layer and SATA (no more IDE connections left in my computer). I'm having problems finding them for decient prices though.

 

[hclarkjr]

here is the BENQ 1640 for $40 plu shipping and they have nero 6 OEM for $9.99 to go with it. so about $60 for a 1640 with nero 6, not bad.

http://store.yahoo.com/directron/dw1640blk.html

 

[xbassman]

I hafta go with Pioneer myself because it is the quietest I have used.

If Samsung makes one it would be worth a look as well.
(I have a Sammy DVDRom that is as quiet as my Pioneers)

I just hate the really loud spin-up that some brands of optical drives make. (ahem... LiteOn )

 

[hclarkjr]

i bought the 1640 i linked to from that company and it is a very quiet drive and has burned 3 different kinds of blank DVD's i have tried so far. sony, tdk and fujifilm

 

[aiya24]

benq 1640

cant go wrong with this dvd burner. burns everything i have at 16x. i have a lot of 8x media and it burns them all at 16x very fast and quieter than the nec 3540a it replaced. highly recommend.

on a side note does anyone know if this burner will fit in a Qpack with a neopower PSU. just curious cause im gonna build a lanning rig for fun.

 

[orangat]

Its quiet when burning although 16x speeds should be quiet anyway compared to any 52x cd burner.
Its noisy when I use it to read/install cds or play dvds. Latest bslb firmware installed.

 

[BespinReactorShaft]

BenQ 1620 or newer.

 

[Hurricane Andrew]

Originally posted by: orangat
I have the Benq 1640:-
Pros:
Good burn quality
Excellent error correction
Does not have riplocks
Current RPC1 firmware available
Cons:-
Noisy when reading/playing (spin up noise, also spin up more frequently)
Crashes Nero recode
Incompatible on primary IDE channel (possible k8t800pro problem)

I love my 1640. Never had a problem with it crashing Recode. Not sure about the IDE channel issue, since it's always been on my secondary channel as master.

 

[orangat]

It would not post on the primary ide channel even with all other drives and cdroms unplugged. Changing the jumper to master/slave/cs didn't help.

My unit was made in China. The Malay ones might be different or I just got a bad batch.

 

[episodic]

My Toshiba SD - 5372 is kickass. It works great with A120 and backs up everything I've thrown at it. With the newest firmware, this is one of the faster burners out there too.

 

[episodic]

Originally posted by: silverbuyer
Lite-On all the way!! Stay away from that other CARP!

Actually, all the trouble I've every had was from Lite-On drives.

 

[Eddieo]

I agree with most the choices, maybe it would be good to get one mentioned positive here and that comes with Nero software. Nero rocks.

 

[ponjovi]

What about an external drive? Any recs?

tigerdirect has a refurb Plextor PX-716UF for $125...

 

[fabidovalle]

I am in the market of one as well. Reading here about the BenQ DW1640 16X DVD+/-RW Drive i found it at eWiz for $38.50 + shipping.
Check the reviews at Newegg, no need to go for anyother burner.

 

[Mem]

LG 4167B ,review here .

 

[fabidovalle]

All the BenQ DW 1640 i found are bulk or OEM. Where can i find a new one retail? Or, where can i get the Audio cable, IDE cable, and mounting screws as well?
Thanks.


EDIT: Nevermind, i pulled the trigger on this one:
NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3550A - Retail

The OEM has all the reviews, which are great:
Reviews

 

[solofly]

I like and use Pioneer, DVR-110 being the latest.

 

[LED]

I have look all over for the Pioneer DVR-110 and cannot find it so I'm asuming it's not available here in the US and only the 110D can be had.I am pleased with the Pineer Burners I've had over the years...LG(4163B?) makes a nice one with DVDRAM capabilities...Plextors 740a and BenQ's 1640 is one in the same where as the Plextor 716A and their new Slot Load Burner is 1 in the same...I have the 716A in route and am hoping the quality control in China is as good when they were manu'd in Japan.
I noticed there's a new Firmware out for the Plextor 716A

 

[solofly]

I thought the only difference between DVR-110 and 110D was, one was OEM and the other retail. I might be wrong...

 

[LED]

Originally posted by: solofly
I thought the only difference between DVR-110 and 110D was, one was OEM and the other retail. I might be wrong...

The 110 supports DVDRAM 5X write which I am most interested in while the 110D only reads DVDRAM...I believe there is a review on both Models over @ CDFreaks

 

[Doh!]

Correct. I don't know about in N.America but in Asia, DVR-110 (DVR-A110 is the model no. in Asia) is actually sold as an OEM model. The retail model is A10X(A,B,C depending on the color). A10X looks really nice but carries a high premium over its OEM model (about $25 more which is 50% of the OEM price!). Also, Benq has 1650 out now. It's about the same price as 1640 w/ redesigned faceplate. The specs look very similar. I need to get another dvd-writer so I need to decide among DVR-110, Benq DW-1650 and LG GSA-4167B. All about the same price.

 

[BuckMaster]

Im in the field for a new DVD burner. I know this post has been up and down a few times so just thought Id post a few questions here since i seen it. Id like to stay at $60.00 for one, what is this 5X DVD-RAM stuff and the advantages? Are most DVD burners now duel layer? What percent takes advange of the duel layer now? I have a old pioneer burner I think its 2X and is starting to act up so trying to find the best bang for the buck. As you can see Im a little behind on the new burners. Id apperciate any info on a good dvd burner in my price range. Thanks Guys!

Any thoughts on the burners below? Pros/Cons you pick. I checked on the LG Beige IDE DVD Burner 5X DVD-RAM Write Model GSA-4167B BG - OEM like someone suggested above however is out of stock at newegg.

PLEXTOR Beige IDE DVD Burner Model PX-740A-BP - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827131355#DetailSpecs

LITE-ON Beige ATAPI/E-IDE DVD Burner Model SHM-160P6S BG - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106012#DetailSpecs

 

[Dark54555]

I've read so many reviews my head feels like it's about to explode. Seems no one can make a DVD burner that just works.

Considering:
NEC 3550A
Lite-On 165P6S
Sony DRU-810A
LG GSA-4167B

All come with nero, all black bezel.

Question:
How much does bitsetting actually matter?

Speed not being the primary concern. I'm looking for maximum compatibility.

 

[Cerb]

What is it that doesn't work on those?

I'd get the Lite-On, but CD ripping quality is my primary concern with opticals.

 

[Dark54555]

NEC: no bitsetting on + media
Lite-On: None I can find, but I can't find a review for that specific drive
Sony: Won't always write at full speed
LG: Won't bitset all media

Which is why I wonder how important bitsetting actually is.