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Pioneer or Sony (?)
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rootsman
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23. September 2004 @ 00:07 |
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For virtually the same money, about £60 I can get myself either the Sony-DW-D22A or the Pioneer DVR-108 they are both 16X speed and both dual layer, on paper their specs seem the same, has anyone got any preferences from having used either of these models??
Any other model suggestions for similar budget would also be appreciated?
Thanks for your help you gurus of knowledge :-)
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23. September 2004 @ 03:42 |
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Well if this helps any what I'm about to say then all good ... but some ppl may have a different opinion.
I have had a Pioneer 104 for at least 4 yrs & am looking to update as the 104 will only burn at x2 , I have never had a problem w/ it & the drive has has never been too fussy about what media I used.
Hence I will definitely be purchasing the Pioneer 108 myself [for £57] asap :c)
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Jeanc1
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23. September 2004 @ 03:59 |
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Have you thought of typing Pioneer in the search box here -- then ALL .... ! # of posts is ....
Then doing the same thing with Sony !!
It might be enlightening ~~ smiles.
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rootsman
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23. September 2004 @ 04:02 |
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Yes I did that but did not find much for the new Sony model...thanks for the unhelpful help though!
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Jeanc1
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23. September 2004 @ 04:15 |
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Quote:
thanks for the unhelpful help though
What help -- did you need help or an opinion ?
If it's an opinion !! I vote for Sony !
Now is that helpfull !?
Shhhheeeeeshhhhhh !!
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rootsman
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23. September 2004 @ 04:30 |
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Ok Sony wins it then! Not having a go just that I could not find any opinions on these models as a comparison.
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23. September 2004 @ 08:51 |
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cheers , nice to know I was completely ignored !!
how you chose to purchase Sony burner over a Pioneer one I will never know ... but it's your funeral :)
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drchips
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23. September 2004 @ 08:59 |
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I agree with herbsman on that one.
I too have a Pioneer A04 (104) that has been running for years, as well as faster models, all Pioneer.
Have fun...
Life is just more of the same:
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baabaa
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23. September 2004 @ 09:15 |
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Pioneer ALL THE WAY...................
Pioneer ALL THE WAY...................
Pioneer ALL THE WAY...................
Pioneer ALL THE WAY...................
Pioneer ALL THE WAY...................
Pioneer ALL THE WAY...................
My old Pioneer AO3, started life as a 1x burner, then flashed upto 2x, been sold on to at least 3 other people and is still going strong in excess of 1800 burns to my knowledge.....
I then had a 106, 4x solid burns coupled with Recordnow software and it rocked, straight out of the box............
Just got me a 108 and it rocks even more than the 106, again coupled up with the new Recordnow deluxe suite 7.2 software, fully supportable drive with the DL capability supported...............
I shall never purchase anything OTHER than Pioneer.
What do people mean they say they have burned coasters?????LMFAO................must not be using the 108 then....................
Now you have to agree, this HAS been helpful............
...............PIO is no go, DMA all the way...............
Beware of the Pixies - they move in over night and turn your life upside down
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23. September 2004 @ 10:08 |
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Having owned a Pioneer drive and a Sony, I'd say go with the Pioneer. That's what I'm buying later this year.
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Jeanc1
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23. September 2004 @ 11:25 |
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23. September 2004 @ 13:23 |
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Make that 5 Pioneers :)
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OzMick
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23. September 2004 @ 16:02 |
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Another proud Pioneer owner here, got the 106 earlier this year and love it to death. Bought it over the Sony model at the time because a LOT of people were bitching about problems with the +/- drives at the time. Personally, I'm going near anything with a Sony logo with a 40 foot pole for a long time, heard of far too many people being stung or paying too much.
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Nututhis
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23. September 2004 @ 18:55 |
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Both are a good choice. I have 1 of each myself
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23. September 2004 @ 19:15 |
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I recently bought the Pioneer 108 a few months ago, and its a great burner.
Make that 6....
CJC
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quilt
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23. September 2004 @ 20:17 |
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For what it's worth, my new Sony computer - 6 mos ago new - came with a Pioneer A06 DVD burner.
Have never had any problem with this Pioneer.
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pollushon
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23. September 2004 @ 20:26 |
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I would say you cant go wrong with either. I have a Sony DRU 510A, bout 10 months old never let me down. Has backed up every game and dvd I own, no problem, its only a one sheep burner too. My brother in law just bought a Pioneer DVR-108, so I guess I'll see. Just for the record I'll give a vote for Sony.
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devilhunt
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24. September 2004 @ 00:52 |
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just replaced my pioneer 105 with a 108 and i'm very pleased with the results so far, so chalk up another one for pioneer
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rootsman
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24. September 2004 @ 01:14 |
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Thanks everyone for you help! I think Pioneer wins it, slightly cheaper than Sony at www.microdirect.co.uk as well! :-)
Also happy as I finally got my 2 PC's networked to my new Belkin Wireless Router last night and it rocks! Lot's of flashy lights Woo Yay!
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25. September 2004 @ 00:35 |
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I vote for the Pioneer as well. I'm on my third Pioneer model and have been happy with all.
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baabaa
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25. September 2004 @ 07:26 |
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I think the title of this thread should now be changed to:
When should I purchase my Pioneer Dual Layer Dvd Burner
...............PIO is no go, DMA all the way...............
Beware of the Pixies - they move in over night and turn your life upside down
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pieman
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25. September 2004 @ 14:41 |
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definately pioneer...sony are far too nepatistic and arsey.Many more patches/firmware for the pioneer and any way the sony websites are shyte!!!!
pork pie,fish pie,cherry pie,hairy pie.Ill eat em all
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ali4real
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22. October 2004 @ 15:39 |
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Should I get a BENQ 16X -/+ Dual Layer DVD-BURNER
Or a 16X -/+ Dual Layer DVD-BURNER
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Whisperer
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22. October 2004 @ 16:35 |
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I have a different opinion :-] Buy the Pioneer! My A05 burner works great.
Sony has too much vested interest in television and Hollywood (I am against foriegn ownership of media). I don't trust them not to eventually put a backup prevention scheme into either their burners or the firmware updates for them.
Conspiracy theory #44587a
"I might be paranoid, but that doesn't mean they aren't out to get me!"
Best regards,
Whisperer
PS: "nepatistic and arsey"??? WTF? did you go to collige?
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Nututhis
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22. October 2004 @ 19:09 |
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BTW, its nepotistic- with an O not an A.
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