Is Sony Spressa 10X4X32 ATAPI CD-R (CRX145E/CH ) good? Found for $150, is their any catches with it?

[sov05]

I saw in CompUSA Flyer "Sony Supressa Professional 10/4/32 IDE CD-R (CRX145E/CH)" for $150 (including $50 rebate).

I have Adaptec software already, I just need to know if the drive is fully compatible w/ Adaptec and CDRWIN. I know some drives are Nero Compatible only, but I want Adaptec too. Is it compatible with it?

Is the drive reliable and good?

Please respond if you have heard anything about the drive or if you have one. Thanks.

 

[Pariah]

Sony uses their own software, and there have been numerous reports that adaptec will not work with the Sony drives. I can't verify this, but may want to do a bit of research on the matter.

 

[4824guy]

You should visit the Adaptec web site and check out their list of which cdrw's are supported by their software. Same thing for Nero and cdrwin if you want to use those.

I have a friend who got a Spressa, a slower model, and hasn't complained of any problem.

But you might be get a better deal on a Yamaha 8x4x24x, or other models for around that $150.