(Updated) NEC ND-2500 "8x/8x" DVD±R/RW Drive OEM "$88" Shipped; LiteOn 8x "$98"; Pioneer DVR-107 $108; Optorite 8x "$98"

[catnap1972]

List from DVDrhelp.com of drives with bitsetting/booktype capability...may be helpful:

http://tinyurl.com/2f4dz

 

[SoyBoy004]

this is awesome, thanks a ton!

i might be looking at that pioneer 107 at hypermicro, good price, great vender, thanks!

 

[mdbound]

Originally posted by: cougarls88
List from DVDrhelp.com of drives with bitsetting/booktype capability...may be helpful: http://tinyurl.com/2f4dz

Thanks for the link! Very helpful for sure.

I noticed however that the NEC 1300A has the bitsetting/booktype feature. Was that enabled through a firmware update? If so, I may just bit and hope for a firmware update in the future, even if hacked which enables the feature. Is this even possible?

Any advice or insight in this is very much appreciated!

 

[AquariusX]

I noticed that the Liteon (451) sells for 107 on newegg. Now considering you can just flash this thing to 8x, isn't it just worth it to get the liteon and not the NEC because of the bitsetting feature?

 

[MysticMan1]

Added link to bitsetting software for the 8x BTC 1008IM DVD±R/RW drive

8x BTC 1008IM bitsetting software 55b2

 

[vroom1810]

Would the NEC 2500 be good for ripping my purchased dvds? What about the LiteOn 4x? I've read in some other threads not to use your dvd recorder for ripping, so does that mean a dvd/cdrw combo would be better for ripping? I have just bought an NEC 2500 and want to get a good dvd ripper....either another dvd recorder, dvd/cdrw combo, or just a dvd player. Any suggestions? thanks, robert

 

[Morpheux]

my 2500A just shipped from NewEgg today. Can't wait. It'll replace my Optirite the I'm passing on to my brother.

I'll have to find some good, fast media once my next rebate check comes.

 

[catnap1972]

Originally posted by: AquariusX
I noticed that the Liteon (451) sells for 107 on newegg. Now considering you can just flash this thing to 8x, isn't it just worth it to get the liteon and not the NEC because of the bitsetting feature?

The black face OEM 411s is down below a hundred ($98 shipped) at Newegg. I think those are somewhat more difficult to flash to 8x but it supports bitsetting with a supported (OEM) firmware. Depends on how much risk you want to take.

Too bad the 451's Wal-Mart had are gone (only a pair of 401's for $79 each clearance at the one here)

 

[luckysnafu]

NEC 2500a with the black bezel is ON SALE at Newegg for $109 w/free shipping, OEM version, so no software, but still a really good deal. bought one last night

 

[MysticMan1]

Added a link to a $15 rebate on the Nu Tech DDW-081 (Single format) 8X DVD+RW drive.

$15 8x Nu Tech DDW-081 Rebate (Exp. feb. 29)

The current low price on pricewatch.com is $105.00 Shipped.

pricewatch.com, Nu Tech DDW-081

 

[catnap1972]

I went and bought one of the Liteon 401s that Wal-Mart had on clearance ($79). Haven't had the chance to burn anything yet but I did manage to update it to an 811 successfully (still functions and Windows sees it as an 811). Will test it out later tonight.

The procedure sounds much worse than it is...it's more the anxiety of wondering if SOMETHING will screw up that'll get you than the actual procedure.

 

[Itczar]

1. Has anyone tried to place this into a External Firewire Exclosure and got it to work?
2. Is this the same drive that I have the link for here:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=0&submit=Go&description=NEC,8X,Black,DVD+RW/



NEC 8X Black DVD+RW/-RW Drive, Model ND-2500A, OEM Bulk $108.99

 

[manko]

An interesting news story:

NEC lowers OEM price of 8x DVD-Dual burners under pressure from Taiwan

NEC, the world?s largest producer of DVD burners in 2003, has reduced its OEM price for 8x DVD-Dual burners from US$110-120 at the beginning of this year to about US$95, according to Taiwanese manufacturers.

NEC, faced with increasing competition from Taiwan?s OEM makers, had little choice but to cut its price to secure OEM orders for 8x DVD-Dual burners from Dell, Hewlett-Packard (HP) and other international brands, the Taiwanese makers indicated. Taiwanese makers expect that, as OEM profitability is thinning, NEC will sooner or later follow Sony in stopping such production.

 

[mdbound]

Originally posted by: Itczar
1. Has anyone tried to place this into a External Firewire Exclosure and got it to work? 2. Is this the same drive that I have the link for here: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=0&submit=Go&description=NEC,8X,Black,DVD+RW/ NEC 8X Black DVD+RW/-RW Drive, Model ND-2500A, OEM Bulk $108.99

I ordered one, and will try it out in a few days. Hopefully it will work!

MD.

 

[scorched03]

good deal on the NEC 8x. i bought one to replace my pioneer that just broke..... as always keep receipts or else u'll get jacked.

can't believe from summer to now price dropped from 270 to this. (yeah that 270 was from a fry's return since they give GC instead of credit or cash)

 

[MysticMan1]

Added a review from cdrinfo.com of the new Pioneer DVR-107 8x8 DVD±R/RW Drive

Pioneer DVR-107 Review

 

[MysticMan1]

Added another review of the NEC ND-2500 8x/8x DVD±R/RW Drive, this one from cdrinfo.com which awarded the NEC drive it's "Best Buy" award.

NEC ND-2500 Review at cdrinfo.com

 

[mdbound]

Originally posted by: Itczar
1. Has anyone tried to place this into a External Firewire Exclosure and got it to work? 2. Is this the same drive that I have the link for here: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=0&submit=Go&description=NEC,8X,Black,DVD+RW/ NEC 8X Black DVD+RW/-RW Drive, Model ND-2500A, OEM Bulk $108.99

Did it....works just fine with my NEC ND-2500A. Firewire and USB2.0.

MD.

 

[sk3tch]

FYI your optorite review link goes to the Liteon 411s.

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: sk3tch
FYI your optorite review link goes to the Liteon 411s.

Here's the correct link to the review.
OptoRite DD0401 8x/4x DVD±RW review

 

[MysticMan1]

Friday, 27 February 2004
Sony enables 8x DVD-R recording for DRU-530A :

Sony released a new firmware update for the DRU-530A and DRX-530UL DVD burners. Users are able to install the firmware in order to record DVD-R at 8x. The drive was initially released with 4x burning support for DVD-R. In related news, Optorite plans to release a coresponding firmware update for the DD0401 in the next 2 weeks.

The new firmware can be downloaded here: LINJK

After the new firmware release for 8x DVD-R and 4x DVD-RW recording, CDRinfo has updated its hardware review about DRU-530A. The updated page is available HERE .
According to our tests, after upgrading the unit which the latest firmware, the DRU-530A it is now confirmed dual 8x DVD recorder. However there are some compatibility issues to be discussed

 

[MysticMan1]

Added the review of the new TDK IndiDVD AID+880 8x/8x DVD±R/RW drive

TDK IndiDVD AID+880 review

 

[ZiGeNX77]

I bought mine about 2 months back (@~$130)and burned about 50 DVDs, some home movies converted from VHS and some backup DVD movies. This NEC burner kicks butt, just don't use it to rip. It is a little slow, but that is the only drawback I found. I've been using Imation 4x DVD+Rs @ 6x speed (~12 mins) and they are flawless. I only got 2 coasters so far but it could have been my fault editing the DVD content wrong.