OD - Lite-on 411s vs Staples - NEC1300A (PD REBAGGED) $89.99 AR

[yqren]

OD has Lite-on 411s for $89.99 AR
Staples has NEC1300A (PD rebagged) for $89.99 AR

Final Price:

NEC-1300A at STAPLES $60 = $150- 30COUPON - 60 MIR, REBATEs go to FL, Good Rebate Center
Lite-on 411S at OD $75 = $130 - 15 Coupon - 40 MIR, REBATES go to NY, will be tough or NEVER.

which one is better?

lite on 411s discuss

NEC1300A review

Originally posted by: JoeFoster
So from all the info gathered here is how you might determine what dvdrw drive you get for the Pacific Digital:

If the serial starts with an "I" and the model number on the box ends in "RV1" it is an Optorite.
If the serial starts with a "3" and the model number on the box ends in "RV2" it is an NEC.
If the serial starts with a "P" and the model number on the box ends in "RV3" it is an BTC.

Check that against your box before opening it or you might get a drive you did not want. But $60 for any brand dvd drive just as long as it works with good brand dvd media is a deal to me.

Thanks Joefoster for the information.


Both drives are BF sale $89.99 after MIR.
Staples removed the online item from their website. It is in-store currently.
Officedepot will put the drive on BF sale, maybe you could find it in-store.

They are both dual format +/- drive.

Lite-on has faster speed on CD-R, but need update firmware.

There are $20 off 100 coupon code around for OD and staples, you could try it in-store purchase.

Good luck

 

[isekii]

you sure it's the NEC ?

 

[yqren]

Originally posted by: isekii
you sure it's the NEC ?

yes,

 

[isekii]

ill be picking one up thanks.



i already ordered the Tdk DVD+RW THO BAH.

 

[BigBlueEdge]

Do you have a link for the OD special, or is it only in-store? Is there anything on-line that shows the details?

Thanks!

 

[isekii]

i dont see the pacific digital at staples.

i do see the buslink tho.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

This a +/-?

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: isekii
i dont see the pacific digital at staples.

i do see the buslink tho.

hidden lookyloo link..and yes..the PD is an NEC-1300A..Staples has it hidden..that's last week's spotlight.. ..notice..$0.00 ..

Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones
This a +/-?

both are..

 

[hollowman]

is this black friday sale or what? we need some details here...

 

[NasdaqTrader889]

If the Pacific Digital is a rebadged NEC AD1300 then I would rather get that than the Lite-On drive if both are priced the same after MIR. Plus, I have a local Staples while I would have to drive 45 minutes to the nearest OD. Does anyone know if they will be accepting the $30 off $150 coupon with this drive? I remember reading that the associated have been told not to on BF items.

 

[ivwshane]

Without posting any details this is not a hot deal:|



More info please

 

[rseiler]

Isn't PD: $199.98 - $30 Special Buy - $20 mail-in rebate = $149.94?

 

[BigBlueEdge]

How about details for the LiteOn special?

Thanks.

 

[SemperFi]

I have read on other forums that some have gotten lite on in the pacific digital. It may not be as common as the nec but just be aware of the possibility.

 

[GnatGoSplat]

Originally posted by: NasdaqTrader889
If the Pacific Digital is a rebadged NEC AD1300 then I would rather get that than the Lite-On drive if both are priced the same after MIR. Plus, I have a local Staples while I would have to drive 45 minutes to the nearest OD. Does anyone know if they will be accepting the $30 off $150 coupon with this drive? I remember reading that the associated have been told not to on BF items.

Why?
The specs look the same except the Liteon has faster CD-R write.
I have a Liteon 401S flashed to a 411S. So far no problems. I've written to 5 Memorex DVD+RW's so far without fail, and they play great in my JVC, RCA, and Oritron standalone players.

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: rseiler
Isn't PD: $199.98 - $30 Special Buy - $20 mail-in rebate = $149.94?

I linked to that page as reference due to the fact that Staples (and other retailers as well) are holding back til ..uh..Friday ..still wondering why..they wish to have stock on the actual day of the after Thanksgiving sale.

Originally posted by: SemperFi
I have read on other forums that some have gotten lite on in the pacific digital. It may not be as common as the nec but just be aware of the possibility.

that's interesting as well...the one I'm holding is an NEC-1300A ..as always ..ymmv

Originally posted by: GnatGoSplat

Originally posted by: NasdaqTrader889
If the Pacific Digital is a rebadged NEC AD1300 then I would rather get that than the Lite-On drive if both are priced the same after MIR. Plus, I have a local Staples while I would have to drive 45 minutes to the nearest OD. Does anyone know if they will be accepting the $30 off $150 coupon with this drive? I remember reading that the associated have been told not to on BF items.

Why?
The specs look the same except the Liteon has faster CD-R write.
I have a Liteon 401S flashed to a 411S. So far no problems. I've written to 5 Memorex DVD+RW's so far without fail, and they play great in my JVC, RCA, and Oritron standalone players.

that's very interesting

 

[yqren]

updated

 

[soundforbjt]

I'm going with the Lite-On because I have a $15 off $100 coupon and a $50 gift certificate at OD to use. If I could use the gift certificate at Staples, I'd rather get the NEC.

 

[jndoggett]

Originally posted by: yqren

Originally posted by: isekii
you sure it's the NEC ?

yes,

How do I know it is a NEC1300A? Does it show NEC model# on the box cover or machine?

 

[Lizardman]

They both look like good burners. Just so there is no suprise BTC burners in the Pacific digital boxes Iwill be happy.

Here is a link to a lite-on review 411s

 

[yqren]

I checked 3 rebagged PDs, they are all NEC 1300A. thx Lizardman for the review link.

I will go for Lite-on maybe.

 

[kitejumping]

im probably gunna go with the lite-on, they are both identical for dvds, but the lite-on can burn cds at 40x whereas the nec can only burn cds at 16x. Also most of the people having problems (for both drives) the problems are fixed when they install decent firmware. (The hacked versions)

 

[hans007]

the liteon can burn dvd+rw at 4x and the nec at 2.4x

which is another advantage

 

[Salvador]

Can you use the $15 off coupon with the BF sale? If so, that's hot for me because I still have a coupon.

Sal

 

[SemperFi]

I hope so I have my coupon right here. Saving it til friday.