Looking for a new dvd writer

Discussion in 'DVD / Blu-ray drives' started by john179, Jun 18, 2004.

  1. john179

    john179 Active member

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    Iam looking at buying a new dvd writer in the next couple of weeks to add to my 4 x speed lite on dvd in order to dump my 52 x speed cd writer.I have never been one for speed but more for quality although i can see the advantage of writeing on the fly with 2 dvd drives.My question is iam looking for value for money along with quality haveing had pioneer dvd writer's in the past i tried a lite on 4 x speed when changeing from a 2 x speed pioneer.Now iam looking at the 8 x speed dual layer drivers and have 3 drivers in mind which are the following three.
    Sony DRU-700
    Lite on SOHW-8325
    NEC ND-2510
    Can anyone advise me whih one is the best value for money.I know a mate of mine has always had sony and swears by them but has problem's with some of the software i use.The lite on drives well i have one my present and have only had the odd problem with cheap media and i would swear buy the drive.The NEC i have had alot of friends recomend so iam confused.What do all you pc buffers recomend as iam not in a rush for this drive but would like some user experience in these drives before i purchase if possible.
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    John179
     
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    Yet another one to consider LG GSA-4120BA Duel Layer
    dvd+r x 12 speed dvd-r 8 x speed 40 x speed cdr and 24 x speed cd-rw.Come on boys fill me in on these drives.This one is priced at £70:44 what do i go for??????????????????
     
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    Praetor Moderator Staff Member

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    Yeah I want a double layer the new word replacing dual
    for DVD9 or 8.5 GBz to hook up my D1000 copy protection removing device. You think $250 is a lot of money but when it comes down your now able record in the best XP and still get your movie on without going to a lower grade recording. Double layer xp with copyless d-1000 who needs expensive blu ray at $4,000 + as it is selling for in Japan. If it ever gets out the of the barn of copy protectors realm of algorithms over on our shores or the yanks across the pond.
     
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    Buy anything but an LG. There are plenty of threads with people having nothing but problems trying to get those things working.

    I believe fasfrank has the Sony DRU-700 and is happy with it. Out of the three you listed I'd probably go for the Lite-On, but I'm waiting for a Plextor or Pioneer myself (and media at a sane price).
     

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