Plextor 716A Internal DL 16x DVD±RW/CD-RW AC AR $46.99 BEST BUY

[jinduy]

product
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...=6801641&type=product&id=1091099798424

$10 off $100 link
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...0013&type=category&d=1&DCMP=rdr0000002

$30 mir
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...01641&tab=6&productCategoryId=cat01041

$30 mir
http://www.plextor.com/english/products/pdfs/PX-716A%20$30%20rebate%201Jan%20to%2031Mar05.pdf

credit goes to the dude at bigwallet

reviews:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/170

http://cdrlabs.com/reviews/index.php?reviewid=254

 

[Thump553]

Looks very good. Nice posting with the links for reviews, etc. Thanks.

 

[lukmeg]

Awesome deal. Maximum PC just reviewed this drive and gave it Kick Ass 10.

 

[TygGer]

If price wasn't a factor, I wonder how this drive compares to the BenQ and NEC.

 

[kamranziadar]

Great price if you recieve the rebates.

 

[kef7]

Thanks, the plextor rebate expires 3-31 so buy early this week.

 

[V00D00]

HOT HOT HOT, I'm crapping my pants over this drive.

 

[Mac]

I've got the drive...runs like a top. Only downside is that it comes with Roxio which wasn't my cup of tea. Still, first class equipment. Nice bonus, comes with both beige and black bezels.

 

[randomlinh]

will it allow for bitsetting on + media?

 

[V00D00]

yes. bitsetting is ONLY allowed on + media. This drive allows bitsetting on DVD+R and DVD+R DL

 

[Conky]

This is a scorching hot deal!

I am wondering if it's worth the upgrade to DL and 16x... I have a Plextor 712A.

 

[Armoth]

Plextor rocks!

Yeah, Marla isn't hot though...

 

[bigfil]

yes indeed very hot
time to get a 2nd dvd burner

 

[Lemodular]

so can this be picked up in store or online only?

 

[Thump553]

I took the plunge and ordered one.

I'm a newbie when it comes to DVD burning, but experienced with CD burning. Can anyone direct to a simple guide as to which media to use-that can address questions as is -R or +R better, etc?

Also, BB has 50 TDK DVD blanks on sale this week for $20. Any thoughts on their quality (I was always satisfied with TDK CDR blanks).

 

[mdetz]

Originally posted by: Thump553
I took the plunge and ordered one.
I'm a newbie when it comes to DVD burning, but experienced with CD burning. Can anyone direct to a simple guide as to which media to use-that can address questions as is -R or +R better, etc?

Like thumper, I too was real into cds but have yet to burn 1 dvd. Plextor was the shite when it came to CD burning for a few reasons, inc. DAE; does this still stand with DVD's? what makes them special there?
(Not as hot as Marla, IMO. maybe more like bunny lebowski-hot)

 

[LoverBoyJ]

Got on this one...
I was waiting for the NEC3520 to go lower price but since this one poped in then I'm in for the plextor!!!
thanks OP!:beer:

 

[Steve0]

Also, look in the box for a special offer for a spindle of CDRs or DVDRs (Taiyo Yudens both) for just $5 shipping. At least, I got this offer when the Plex was a hot deal from PC Connection a few months back.

 

[Anonemous]

hmmm very hot but I hate rebates, how're rebates from plextor?


edit: does BB rebate require orig. UPC? because that plextor one requires a orig. UPC.

 

[LoverBoyJ]

Originally posted by: Anonemous
hmmm very hot but I hate rebates, how're rebates from plextor?


edit: does BB rebate require orig. UPC? because that plextor one requires a orig. UPC.

nope, just read thru the rebates and it says copy of UPC

 

[mulder]

Was someone able to find out if this is in-store or web only? I hate rebates too, but this was on my list to get. I may take the risk and go for this. Thanks.

Nevermind
I see it has the in-store pick up option, which I just did. Cool!

 

[Anonemous]

thx OP just jumped on this one.

 

[harley2ride]

Dang.. I just bought this 8 days ago for $79.00 after rebate.

 

[Lemodular]

I also saw the pick-up in store option but all the BB within 30 miles of my zip are out!

 

[bgc99]

Is this drive better than the NEC? With tax I think it would be about the same price for me, and the NEC would not require rebates.


Plextor's rebate page appears to be missing.

BGC