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do not i mean do not purchase plextor px-716a
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6. March 2005 @ 13:27 |
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is it (live) or is it memorex!
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xtra
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6. March 2005 @ 15:27 |
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I don't know how I forgot the LIVE part but I did.
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6. March 2005 @ 15:51 |
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more like...IF ITS (JUNK)ITS MEMOREX..LOL
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7. March 2005 @ 05:56 |
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SkyBum, when you received your Plextor 716a (SATA) keep us up to date...
I also have SATA Support on my Dell Dimension 8400.
So if I decide to buy the Plextor, I might as well get the SATA version :)
I will use with Nero.
Thanks..
VSO Software Golden Membership Proud Owner / VSO Software Beta Tester
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robtwilk
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7. March 2005 @ 16:29 |
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SkyBum - I am using Sony 8x media, but they are really Yuden discs (media code is YUDEN000T02). These are supposed to be great discs. So far I have had no problems with the first 30 I used. This bad burn on the Plextor 716A is the first coaster so far.
When you get a bad burn is it usually at the very end of the movie? It was that way with the Memorex media I used. Prior to that I used Xcopy for over a year and all bad burns were at the very beginning of the movie and lasted throughout the movie.
The Plextor 716A is back at Best Buy. I purchased the Sony DRU-720A, installed it and am burning away. Losing Nero (my version works with only Sony drives) was a big part of my decision to return the Plextor. Although it looked like it came with some great tools. Also, I have owned three Sony burners and they work well.
I heard so many good things about Plextor so I gave it a try. I'm sure many people are satisfied with theirs.
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duir17
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8. March 2005 @ 20:10 |
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So here it is ...I'm on a major budget ...older computer dell xps-z..p3 1 gig.and I'm having a decision making disability on wether to buy the plextor 116a are a sony 720a any help anyone could give would be apretiated!!!
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joeymac
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8. March 2005 @ 22:18 |
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duri17
I can only report that both my plextor drives (PX 116A reader + PX 716A)have worked flawlessly since I installed them on my system.
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robtwilk
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9. March 2005 @ 12:52 |
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Neither of those fit in the "major budget" category. Both are over $100. The Sony is as high as $149, but can be bought at newegg for $103. The Sony does offer a $30 rebate for the DRU-720A until Oct 1, 2005. The Plextor is $133 at newegg, but I have seen them cheaper.
If you read this thread you will see that I had a 716A and returned it to buy another Sony. I now have two Sony DRU-700A's and one DRU-720A. They have been good drives for over a year.
Many people across many forums are having problems with the Plextor 716A's and others love theirs. The drive seems well made, is very quiet, and comes with a lot of tools/applications. I did not like the deep disc tray that made it harder to remove the disc, that it didn't work with my version of Nero, and that my first burn at 10x was a coaster. I tried again at 4x and it worked.
Good luck...
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duir17
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9. March 2005 @ 14:38 |
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Well the budget issue was refering to not being able to get a better computer than what I have,,,,,(sorry for not clarifying).... but I went ahead and bought the sony at best buy for 100 bills..... as it turns out it wasn't much of a decision cuz I don't have a good enough computer to run the plextor...thanks for the advice thogh ...already backed up 5 dvd's flawlessly
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SkyBum
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9. March 2005 @ 16:00 |
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I ended with the 716 SA. I've had no love at all getting this drive to work.
Most of the time the system will not boot when the drive is connected to the SATA cable (most likely bios related) trying to narrow this down to specific settings but not having much luck, it almost seems random. On those times when the system will boot while drive is connected, inserting a commercial DVD will not launch, and freezes "my computer" and properties boxes. I finally realized that I did not need to reboot to regain control, simply removing the disc brings everything back up from it's "not responding status.
I have not yet been succesful in opening a disc contents yet however. Hopefully, Plextor tech supp. will have some suggestions.
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SkyBum
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9. March 2005 @ 16:04 |
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Whoops, specs to go with post above:
ASUS A8N-SLI
AMD 64 3500+
2x 512 OCZ plat rev 2
ASUS X800XT
X-connect
Raptor sata 10,000
EXOS
Tried plexi on both sata ports 2,4.
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robtwilk
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10. March 2005 @ 13:39 |
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duir17 - I think you'll be happy with the Sony. Make sure to flash it with the latest firmware (JY02). This can be found at //sony.storagesupport.com
If you need any help on flashing, just let me know. Sony wants you to turn off your DMA if it is enabled, then flash, then re-enable DMA.
I say this because I noticed Plextor did not require that method when I flashed the 716A. I did it anyway just to be safe.
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