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Plextor PX-712SA ?? or can I find better???
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bizzle93
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20. December 2004 @ 16:32 |
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I'm thinking about getting a new DVD burner I don't care if I have to spend $150, but if I'm gonna spent that much I want to make sure I'm getting a good one. right now I have a Lite On SOHW-812S I'm not sure if I'm happy with it, seems to not burn the - disc as well as the +, I've been using the BEST media you can get. Just wondering if this Plextor PX-712SA is good or not? any help would be great.
Thanks.
AMD Athlon 64 xp 3000
Soyo Dragon MB
80 gig HD
250 gig HD
512 ultra Ram 3200
Lite-on 1633 (switched from sohw 812)
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Bobisnew
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21. December 2004 @ 11:38 |
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I got a plextor 708A, works great. Go with the newest plextor the 716A (double layer). The 712 is not.
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Bobisnew
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21. December 2004 @ 11:38 |
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I got a plextor 708A, works great. Go with the newest plextor the 716A (double layer). The 712 is not.
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Bobisnew
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21. December 2004 @ 11:38 |
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Sorry for multiple posts, accident.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 21. December 2004 @ 11:39
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wild77
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22. December 2004 @ 03:53 |
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23. December 2004 @ 15:19 |
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Lite-on 1633s dual layer or the Nec 3500 check out PC world reviews>
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23. December 2004 @ 20:01 |
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ahh, ya just missed the sale on the 716 on newegg.
I got mine for $129.99 w/ $30 off ... $99.99
Will hopefully install it this weekend.
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24. December 2004 @ 04:31 |
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Got the NEC 3500 bare drive at Zipzoomfly $67.00 great price.Happy Holidays
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The_Id
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30. December 2004 @ 14:21 |
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Does anyone have a link to one of these reviews for the drives? I have 150 to burn for a new drive, but I want the best reliability, not necessarily speed, you know? Thanks.
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2. January 2005 @ 17:58 |
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bizzle93
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3. January 2005 @ 11:48 |
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I Think I'm gonna give the Lite-On SOHW-1633S a try and see how that works out for me.
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bizzle93
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3. January 2005 @ 11:48 |
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I Think I'm gonna give the Lite-On SOHW-1633S a try and see how that works out for me.
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3. January 2005 @ 12:23 |
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The 1633 Lite-on was my first drive good unit got mine at Newegg $80.00 good deal!!
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Gswiss
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5. January 2005 @ 23:27 |
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6. January 2005 @ 12:22 |
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I have a NEC 3500 and Liteon 1633 the Liteon seems to be faster and has better support.
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bizzle93
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6. January 2005 @ 17:17 |
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I got my Lite-on 1633 today, so far everything seems fine I'm 1 for 1.
when I get more time to burn and play around with differnt media I'll post and let everyone know how its going.
AMD Athlon 64 xp 3000
Soyo Dragon MB
80 gig HD
250 gig HD
512 ultra Ram 3200
Lite-on 1633 (switched from sohw 812)
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Gswiss
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7. January 2005 @ 08:08 |
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Make sure you have up-to-date firmwares.
By the way, I'm using BS41, released last November, on my Lite-On 1633sx. It's supposed to boost burning of DVD-R to 12x and DVD+R9 to 4x.
I can't get BS06, released on 24 December, to update BS41. Does anybody know why?
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vwkid73
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8. January 2005 @ 13:23 |
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Can't got wrong with the Plextor............
Just a guy.....
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Gswiss
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9. January 2005 @ 04:20 |
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Plextor is usually good but a bit overpriced.
By the way, re my own message above on Lite-On, apparently BS41 upgrades the 1633s up to 1653s and is more up-to-date. Despite the dates shown.
Check the following site :
http://codeguys.rpc1.org/firmwares.html
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9. January 2005 @ 04:29 |
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Let us know if you find the latest update on the 1633S Liteon I have not got it yet!!
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wild77
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9. January 2005 @ 05:25 |
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Like they say You get what you pay for I will take my Plextor over any burner out there!With the rebate I paid $80 for a PX-712.
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bizzle93
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9. January 2005 @ 06:08 |
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Don't I only want to update the firmware, If I'm having problems?
AMD Athlon 64 xp 3000
Soyo Dragon MB
80 gig HD
250 gig HD
512 ultra Ram 3200
Lite-on 1633 (switched from sohw 812)
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Gswiss
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10. January 2005 @ 05:12 |
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Wild77, I won't argue with you because I like Plextor too, even though once in a while they come out with a lemon. I bought a cd burner from that brand some time ago and was very satisfied.
However, about 6 months ago the best DVD burner on the market for the price, with the DVD+R9 feature, was NEC 3500 and Plextor was overpriced. Now Plextor has become more reasonable, thanks to competition.
On the other hand I don't fully agree that you always get your money's worth. There is a minimum of course but the most expensive is not always the best. Read a few independent reviews or forums on any topic and you'll see what I mean.
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wild77
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10. January 2005 @ 06:21 |
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Gswiss all companies have lemons.Sometimes you get a bad one some more than others.I have read a lot of reviews and Plextor always has had a good reputation.I personally have used five of there drives in systems I have built and never had a problem.No matter what brand you buy,use a reputable retailer or online company with a good reputation and return policy.That way if there is a problem you won'tget stuck with something you are not happy with.
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10. January 2005 @ 08:06 |
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Quote:
Now Plextor has become more reasonable, thanks to competition.
I don't know about that. I got my PX 716 for $99.99 only because I got a $30 mail in rebate. You can get the 3500 for I believe $65 on newegg. But I wanted the Plextor.
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