Need a BenQ DQ60 review

From what I have read the 3550a is made by NEC at least. Punch it it at this site and read the reviews (2 so far)

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters.php?DVDnameid=1344&Search=Search&list=2

It at least has the NEC chipset.

 

so all the nec's have nec chip sets ? does each one have different chipset or do they share ?

 

woo hoo My vender sent me an email that my RMA has been approved for a full refund for the BENQ60 ... It's going back from where it came.

 

Mine did too. It's going back.

 

I'm returning the DQ60 for the DW1640 because my order was wrong. But from this string it looks like this is a worthless move; they are the same thing? Or they are the same thing, but the DQ60 is better? Maybe I need to go stop that Fed Ex....

I'm probably going to get both the DW1640 and the NEC 3550A. I don't have time to be swapping these things all the time; I just want at least ONE that works.

 

No! Do NOT stop that shipment!

The DW1640 is most definitely NOT the same thing as a DQ60. Based on the early reviews, the DQ60 is a POS.

The DW1640, on the other hand, is a rave reviewed burner. CDR Info, CD Freaks and AnandTech all gave it top marks, as have many other hardware review sites. Check it out.

http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=14268

http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/226

http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdoc.aspx?i=2470&p=13

I think you and your DW1640 are going to be VERY happy together. :-D

 

Then it probably wasn't an accident that they sent me the DQ60 instead.

Thanks for the info; I thought that the 1640 was a solid burner, and was disappointed to be receiving something else. I still may go ahead an get the NEC 3550 as well; after having to replace the original HP DVD burner, I'd like to make a completely fresh start. Two is better than one...I guess I'm hedging my bets here.

I'd rather not spend another two months in forums and newgroups thinking I was doing something wrong as I continually made $1 dvd coasters. Sometimes it's just bad hardware.

 

@dhaynes

That's what I did as well. Sending back the DQ60 and getting the 3550a.

 

NO ...the 1640 is supposed to be one of the all time good drives. the benq dq60 is just a rebranded, junk teac. I was looking at the nec 3550 also. There is some info on the nec in the section of the forum that lists the manufacturers of different drives. I think what has happened is the dq60 has benn substituted for the 1640s. The are supposed to better but they are not.

 

Guys, I bought a BenQ 1640 from an oline store in Renton, WA, and received a BenQ DQ60 in its place today?

After reading all this about the DQ60. I really think I should send it back, havent installed it or tried it out, Would you advise to send it back?

I really want the burner to be able to burn DL DVDs, and looking at this thread, it looks like Ill end up with quite a few coasters...

Thoughts please?

Who sells the DW1640 nowadays?

 

http://www.newegg.com

 

GO TO newegg.com and select dvd rw drives , then read the reviews from other purchasers ... not a good one. I would send it back , i sent mine back. I would contact the place of purchase and give them a chance. If the give you any crap tell them you purchased a 1640 and sending a dq60 is fraud. If they still do not see the eror of their ways call your credit cars company and tell them it is a disputed transaction. You will not have to pay untill it is resolved. Your credit card company will hit them over the head till they issue an rma ( for full refund) or let you keep the drive for free ( doubt that )... anyway usually till it is resolved to your liking. send your DQ60 back to hell were it came from.

 

the dq60 and the 1640 are not the same. In my opinion, if you ordered a 1640 and they sent you a dq60 without your knowledge that is fraud. Do what ever it takes to get them to take back the dq60 as they are junk. If they give you a load of crap , call your credit card company and report the transaction as a disputed transaction and let the credit card company hit them over the head till they come around to YOUR terms.

 

Thanks for the info guys,

I have emailed them requesting an RMA to ship the DQ60 back... Even the packing slip says DW1640, I hate the idea that they feel they can send a model that I didnt purchase, and hope Id be okay with it, without an email or phone call asking.

 

I'm guessing the shop in Renton, WA is CompuVest; they've pulled this same stunt on me and others. It's no accident - they're trying to pass the DQ60 off as the DW1640. I just sent mine back, but I'm concerned that I might not get the DW1640 at all since it seems to have dissapeared from their site.

BEWARE OF COMPUVEST!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I think that the dw 1640 is no longer made. I can not find any anywhere on the internet. Did you get an RMA to return the dq60 ?

 

[quoye]I think that the dw 1640 is no longer made. I can not find any anywhere on the internet. [/quote]This is a correct statement ... I have been going back and forth with the BenQ company about the DW1640 and the DQ60 .. At first some isiot told me that they're the same and finally, at long last, I talked with a person in the know there ... He told me that the DQ60 is made by Teac and that the DW1640 is no longer available .. it will be replaced by the DW1650 and the DW1625 will be replaced by the DW1655 ... I don't know if the chipset is going to be the same as the other DW series, but I got the impression that all of the DW series drives are basically the same ...

 

It's so damn frustrating trying to get answers from mfgs. You get better information from the forums.

 

thats why iam buying two PX-712A i know what iam getting for sure

 

Are those Plextors ? what do they cost ? where are you buying them from ? where is a good place to buy DVD Burners and media ?