Over now: Very hot - NO MIR(!) OM substitution - 8xDVD-RW $80+tax out the door

[nutxo]

anyone tried the tacoma store yet?

 

[uo7]

I didn't try tacoma but they have 3 subs left in stock in Kirkland. Give htem a call they will let you know over the phone

 

[THRILLHOv]

i called my Office max and they told me they were offering the sub. but they were out of both of em. she told me to try back mid week. i got the magic spin but i would rather not deal with rebates, and a liteon would be nicer. but now i have a new toy and i want to play with it damn it. (btw. this was the OM in North Haven CT)

 

[Su1c1da1]

would somebody shed some light on the difference between the 811 model and the 851? I understand that 811 has a bit setting? What does that do exactly?

 

[Granorense]

I Went to one of my OMs here in Scottsdale, AZ and they were out period. No substitution was offered to me so I asked fo it, but I was told that they don't do that here! So, not my lucky day I guess.

 

[Mattlock]

So if I want the Lite-on what exactly am I looking for when I grab the box? Can I tell from the outside or do I have to open...and then what?

Mattlock

 

[uo7]

The seriel numbers on my box started with 4313 PN: is U-30201 if that helps. On the drive itself it says LITE-ON IT CORP. Model LDW 811s. Beige color.

 

[jiwq]

Scored one at OM in Emeryville, CA. They were out of the Magic so they gave me a Pacific Digital.
Box also had the same serial numbers as uo7 mentioned.

 

[gard]

Hi,

I got the Pacific Digital. Haven't opened the box.

The sticker on the side says "PN: U-30201".
The serial # goes 4303...
Below the UPC, it says 'U-30201-RV1".

Based on posts from people that got a Liteon, this doesn't look like one, right?
gard

 

[uo7]

I think the only thing that matters is the serial doesn't start with a P.

 

[Frglss]

Originally posted by: gard
Hi,

I got the Pacific Digital. Haven't opened the box.

The sticker on the side says "PN: U-30201".
The serial # goes 4303...
Below the UPC, it says 'U-30201-RV1".

Based on posts from people that got a Liteon, this doesn't look like one, right?
gard

serial #: Pxxxx..(1st character is P) =BTC
serial #: 4xxxx(1st character is 4) = Lite-On
part number is the same for both models
So you should have a Lite-On.

 

[Dropkick]

is the lite-on significantly better than the magicspin?

 

[luv2liv]

whats the specs of this liteon of those who luckily scored?
are u able to burn 8x +R and 8x -R as well?

 

[Engineer]

Originally posted by: luv2liv
whats the specs of this liteon of those who luckily scored?
are u able to burn 8x +R and 8x -R as well?

No...that would be the LiteOn 812s drive that burns both +R and -R @ 8X. Not sure if the 811s or 851s will be firmware upgradable (or hackable) or not.

8X DVD+R
4X DVD-R
4X DVD+RW
2X DVD-RW

 

[Dogbertt]

I got one at the Kalispell, MT store for $79.99 out the door, no tax for us. They were also out of the khypermedia discs and were substituting HP 25 packs for $9.99 with no rebate. Got three packs of discs, and a pacific digital dual-format drive for just under $110.00. Great Deal!

Even Better, you did know the HP 25 pack is on the Rebate book? You just got one of those for FREE!

 

[Richard98]

Originally posted by: baclips6
I got a beige LDW-851s. S/N 48135...
Latest liteon firmware is DR8GS08.zip (12/26/03)link

Originally posted by: Frglss

Originally posted by: gard
Hi,

I got the Pacific Digital. Haven't opened the box.

The sticker on the side says "PN: U-30201".
The serial # goes 4303...
Below the UPC, it says 'U-30201-RV1".

Based on posts from people that got a Liteon, this doesn't look like one, right?
gard

serial #: Pxxxx..(1st character is P) =BTC
serial #: 4xxxx(1st character is 4) = Lite-On
part number is the same for both models
So you should have a Lite-On.

My Serial # is 481351XXXXXX and it's also a Lite-On 851S. Looks like serial #'s beginning with 48 are 851 drives, Serial #'s beginning with 43 are 811 drives. I believe that the 851 drives replaced the 811 drives, but I don't know whether they're any better. Mine has a manufacture date of 12/03.

 

[FFactory0x]

nice there subbing Hp's at my store. What kind are these?????

 

[NuKe9]

Originally posted by: Su1c1da1
would somebody shed some light on the difference between the 811 model and the 851? I understand that 811 has a bit setting? What does that do exactly?

I would also be interested in knowing which one is better.

Bit setting is creating a DVD+R disc, but when writing the lead-in the burner puts in the code for a DVD-ROM instead of DVD+R. This allow for greater compatability in older players that can't/won't read +R discs. From what I read, one of the lite-on drives does not do this. I don't know which one though, it was only referred to as lite-on.

Tom

 

[CATASTROPHY]

I got a BTC.Crap! I guess i will have to take it back.

 

[NuKe9]

I just got back, and I got a YMMV model! heh... @sshat manager wouldn't substitute. Oh well, he's already got a rep for being a d!ck anyways. WIll try another OM on my way home today...

Anyone wanna shed some light on this bit setting stuff?

Thanks..

Tom

 

[geecee]

To sum it up quickly, bitsetting allows a burned DVD to be seen as a DVD-ROM, instead of a
DVD+R(W). This supposedly enhances compatibility greatly with stand alone DVD players. This is of course a simplified explanation. To find out more detail, try the forums at:

Here

and

Here

and do a search. They talk about it extensively for various different model burners. It is my understanding that it is available for most single format DVD+R/W drives (with firmware updates) and only a few dual format models (NEC 1300A, some Liteon possibly, so far, again after firmware updates).

It is my understanding that bitsetting is only applicable to DVD+RW format drives, as DVD-R/W burners hardcode the bit in question, whereas it can be set in DVD+R/W burners. Someone supposedly came up with a workaround/hack for DVD-R, but the prevailing question from many was "Why bother?", as most players recognize DVD-R/W already. Again, reading one of the full discussions would probably shed more light on this as my knowledge is woefully incomplete.

 

[docmanhattan]

I just called the OM in Chicago (W. Fullerton Ave) and they said they were not doing the substitution. :frown:

 

[DefDC]

Picked up mine today in South Bend, IN. Deal of the year! Anybody want to trade a black for my beige?

 

[Mattlock]

Just got mine...pacific digital.... serial number starts with a 4.... opened it up...Lite-On corp..model 851S.

anyone know how this model performs? Haven't found a review yet.

Mattlock

 

[Richard98]

Originally posted by: docmanhattan
I just called the OM in Chicago (W. Fullerton Ave) and they said they were not doing the substitution. :frown:

Tell 'em a friend in another state got the sub and to check their memo from corporate office.