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celibate
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i bought the drive about 1 1/2 years ago .. please tell me i dont have to go through a dos floppy disk install lol.. ill be lost lmao..
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LOCOENG
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I would be lost too.
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celibate
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
so am I out of luck ? Do i need to buy a new dvd burner ??
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binkie7
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@celibate
Maybe not - to me at least the site was not really straight forward.
It looks like there are 2 ways - dos and this way:
Note: Flash tool must be installed prior to Firmware loaded.
I am just quessing that you have this?
Nah the dos update ain't that bad - I had to do it recently to update my bios. The problem was seeing if I had a blank one.

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celibate
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
im assuming i have a flash program on my pc.. something like shock something.. So what exactly is my next step ??
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binkie7
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You know what forget the firmware on this drive - more searches show updates fried it and reports of alot of problems with this drive - even with current firmware.
I think your drive is the main problem for your low burn speed. You're using great media but a drive that is probably on the way out esp with the newer media.
Do the Nero updates anyhow.
If your in the US you can pick good ones for around $50 (BenQ's) or for $80-100 Plextor's. http://newegg.com
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celibate
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ok thanks so much !!! ill look into it .. i did download the 2 links for Nero and thanks !!!! you people have been more than helpful.. thanks again !!!!!
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celibate
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
By the way.. Is there a specific DVD drive you can recomend >?? for a good price ?? Thanks in advance..
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binkie7
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey not a problem!
Keep us posted - maybe the Nero update will help some til you get a new burner.
Your firmware update - wow that's one for the books! No good support or really clear instructions. Normally firmware updates do not involve this!!
Hopefully locoeng will give he's recommends for a drive too.
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Are you in the US?
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:40 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Category.asp?Category=10

Any of these drives, but I would lean towards the BenQ 1650 or 1655, the only difference in the two is the 1655 is lightscribe capable where the 1650 is not...both excellent drives and are getting rave reviews at the moment. Or an NEC which I have...solid, fast and reliable.
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celibate
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yes I am in the states..
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celibate
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
http://www.compuvest.com/Search.jsp?Search=BENQDVD1650VBLACKRET&a... take a look at this link.. tell me what you think ??
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LOCOENG
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I would be wary of a price that low on a brand new BenQ drive...if you have dealt with this company before you have better knowledge than me, otherwise you could end up in the same situation you are in now.
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binkie7
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 16:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well that's a hell of a price! I've never heard of the site so I don't know how reputable they are. NewEgg is.
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celibate
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 17:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
it might be refurbished.. ill call tommorow to find out..
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binkie7
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 17:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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I agree w/ Locoeng.
Go for this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101010
Reputable site - many here use them w/o problems.
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LOCOENG
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 17:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The link says it is a new drive, but like I said be wary...if you are going down the new drive road, it wouldn't hurt to try and flash your drive. If you are getting a new drive anyway who cares if the other gets fried.

EDIT: There is also a disclaimer that states product may different than shown...the cheapest shipping to me is over $10, wheras Newegg often offers free shipping so for ten dollars more you know you are getting what you pay for.

http://www.compuvest.com/Description.jsp?iid=175077
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celibate
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 17:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
flash your drive ?? lol .. whats that mean ??
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LOCOENG
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 17:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Install new firmware...lol
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 17:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Update the firmware :0) Same thing. Basically the file you download 'flashes' the drive w/ new info to help it 'learn' read and write strategies for media.
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celibate
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 17:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Lol I have a lot to learn... So where do I go to do this ???
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LOCOENG
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 17:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
BTW after further review the drive in your link is only a DVD-ROM, won't even burn CD's.
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celibate
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 17:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thats ok .. i have a seperate cd drive.. but if the one you showed me does both for 10 bucks more why not.. so i can flash my drive right now ?? and if so can you give me a link to do so ? And a quick summary on how to do it ? Thanks..
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_ 		7. May 2006 @ 17:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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http://www.compuvest.com/Search.jsp?Search=BENQDVD1650VBLACKRET&a... take a look at this link.. tell me what you think ??
By looking at that link it indicates it's a ROM...go for the 1 recommended by binkie and loco
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