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BenQ DVD Burners?
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AfterDawn Addict
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10. November 2005 @ 04:44 |
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I've got xp home on my backup pc:
598 mhz p-3 celeron
256 mbs rimm
9 gb hd
30 gb hd
USB 1.0
Benq 1620
Despite the limited specs which are under the advisable level of most peeps,and I keep a very lean system: This pc has not produced a coaster in over 400+ dvd burns.I just burned one at 16x on it last night and perfect playback.
She's just slightly slower.Uncompressed backups/burned at 4x in 35 minutes.But those compressed ones will really magnify that backup time.
Believe it or not,DVD Decrypter in iso read and write is a lot quicker on this small pc than using the same iso read and write in my main pc in my sig,go figure?
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10. November 2005 @ 16:46 |
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I've had the 1640 for a while now and no problems. Liked it so much I bought a second to go in my wife's pc.
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20. November 2005 @ 06:17 |
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Any other benq 1640 users having trouble with the q-suite,for the booktyping?
Mine's been screwy. Once I set it,it's ok for a few days,then goes back to DVD+R instead of dvd-rom on my backups.Same with +rw media. I've noticed it twice now.
I uninstalled q-suite,then when I tried to go to the main benq web site,I get a page that has a picture of a guy digging a hole and saying the site is being updated.That was last night and a little while ago. I skipped out of there and went to the downloads.No q-suite was available,just fw updates. I then searched on this thread for catfreaks link:
http://support.benq.com/files/Storage/Software/QSuite/QSuite
I get nothing. Anyone else having trouble with those benq links?
Maybe they are repairing this utility?
HP a1118x-b/athlon 64-3300+/BenQ 1650 BCDC/LG 8163B/Modded Wii/Epson-R300 and Ty Watershields!!!
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drffulton
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20. November 2005 @ 12:57 |
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Saugman---Could not make that link either. But you can get the U.S.
site at http://www.benq.us/Products/DVDRewriter/index.cfm?product=572&pag... I have had no problems with booktyping, but don't use q-suite use Nero. I have had my 1640 for two months. It is the best drive out of my three,reads anything.Does your tray make any sounds that are unusual compared to other drives ?
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20. November 2005 @ 16:03 |
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Thanks drffulton. I'll bookmark that link and ditch my old link. I re-loaded it from my copy I had on my portable usb drive and seems to be ok for now. It looks like v2.1. I'll stick with the v2.0 for now and pay close attention to those settings.
Later!
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chochi
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23. November 2005 @ 22:38 |
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After reading this thread, and some other comments users had made, I placed my order for the BENQ DW-1640 from NCIX.com...
Burner $48.70
S/H $17.02
TOTAL: $65.72
Not too bad!
I hope this burner does a better job then my current MATSHITA DVD-RAM LF-D310, which seemed to make more coasters than DVD backups...
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24. November 2005 @ 02:01 |
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I paid $38 total for just bare drive only benq 1640,including shipping from newegg.com last month in a weekend special!
It should drastically reduce that coaster rate. I'm dissappointed with 1 coaster out of 300!
Good Luck with that drive chochi!
HP a1118x-b/athlon 64-3300+/BenQ 1650 BCDC/LG 8163B/Modded Wii/Epson-R300 and Ty Watershields!!!
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ItsLarry
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25. November 2005 @ 10:11 |
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after a BQ USB unit sat unused and unopened for 4 months, finally tried it. Appears AOK tho no extensive burning. It does have a problem reading DVD RW movies recorded on a GO Video DVD burner (appliance unit).
More later as I keep using it.
Larry
Searching to find the easiest way to integrate TV DVD to computer and vice versa, without excess hassle!!!! Ahhhh a dreamer.....
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h2ouup2
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6. December 2005 @ 17:42 |
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This looks like a replacement for My Plextor CD burner. Now I'll have two DVD burners and one DVD reader.
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7. December 2005 @ 06:05 |
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zzkoay81
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1. January 2006 @ 18:33 |
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Hi...pls help!!
My Benq DW1640 cant burn DVD-R as dvd data disc.
I'm using CMC-Mag DVD-R.
Firmware is BSLB
The following errors occur :
Write error occurs during lead-in.
Book Type request: DVD-ROM
Drive doesn't support changing Book Type for DVD-R
Pls help anyone..Thank you.
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1. January 2006 @ 23:40 |
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right off the bat, ditch that crappy CMC MAG media...that could be PART of your problem...secondly, you can't booktype a DVD-R disc to dvd-rom :)
you can try to your heart's content, but it will NOT do it...only dvd+r/dvd+r DL/dvd+rw can be booktyped, either using the QSuite utility or other booktype utilities (nero, DVD Decrypter, dvdinfopro, etc..)
that should be a start...media being the MAIN problem that stands out from the info you have given...
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Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
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zzkoay81
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2. January 2006 @ 00:24 |
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Thanks kivory666 for the info.
I use Nero and the booktype setting is set to automatic.
I tried to change the booktype setting to physical disc type and it is still booktyped DVD-R disc to dvd-rom.
Is there anyway to configure it so that it won't booktype DVD-R disc to dvd-rom?
Guess have to buy new media.
Thanks!!
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2. January 2006 @ 00:40 |
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@zzkoay81 - that's exa ctly how i have my booktyping set (automatic). it does +R automatically and doesn't complain when -R are burnt, ie they just get burnt as per a normal -R disc and there are no moany messages from Nero
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zzkoay81
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2. January 2006 @ 01:22 |
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hi creaky.
my Nero booktyping is also set as automatic.
I have no problem burning DVD+R, only DVD-R gives me headache.
Anyway, i guess it could be the crappy media problem.
Thanks!!
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2. January 2006 @ 02:42 |
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Definitely get some better media,in the plus format. I've got 2 benq 1620s and a 1640 and the plus format/booktyped to dvd-rom backups kick ass compared to the dash backups from these 3 burners. It isn't even close. That's why I no longer use the dash format.After you booktype quality plus format to dvd-rom-Good luck on finding a stand alone player/game console/or another pc dvd drive that won't recognize your backups.
For some reason,I could booktype with my 1620s using Nero oem,but it wouldn't work for my 1640. Q-suite 2.0 took care of that issue.
Go to that benq link that catfreak and I posted. Check out the BSMB firmware.Since your's are failing at lead-in phase,usually an update is in order.
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4. January 2006 @ 19:43 |
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Has anyone heard anything about when newegg will get the BENQ-DW 1640's or 1655'S in stock I've been checking their website Religiously and them seeem to not have either Atleast for awhile ! I am willing to pay the price in the Saugmon range ! & I prefer to order from newegg for price & cheap or free shipping ! & assuming that the 1640 & 1655 are close in price which should I get when they come back in stock ! Thanx Saugmon ! & everyone ! Happy Burning !
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5. January 2006 @ 02:28 |
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Total of $38 including s&h for my 1640!!!! I'm glad I held out till one of the AD members posted that big weekend sale at newegg.
For this quality drive,that price is insane.
Newegg was out of 1620s when I bought the 1640. Now it's the opposite.They've been out of those 1640s for over a month now, UGGH!
I'd like to put one in my single drive pc that has the 1620. I'm restricted to 2.4x or max burn speeds on that pc using DVD Shrink and nero6,unless I use the folder to make extra copies-then I can get it to burn 4x or 8x.
With the overburn protection in the 1640,I can leave it set for max speed of actual media to 8x.
2.4x burning is no good on these benq burners,too many errors.Leave the settings at max speed without the overburn program,then my yuden000-T02 will burn at 16x. That overburn program in q-suite is suppose to work on the Benq 1620 with the fw of B7V9,but both my 2 spare pcs don't have that option after downloading that utility.
BIGTOXY69, I haven't seen anything on the Benq 1655. Anything special about that model?
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5. January 2006 @ 03:05 |
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saugmon- It's a newer model - has lightscribe & burns DVD+DL At 8X but I'm not 100percent sure on that point !Other than that the few post I've been able to find on the web are positive ! I'm a Sharpie pen kinda guy so lightscribe really doe'snt matter much as a feature but would be nice to have if the price of media comes down ! found tyhis on newegg link
Brand BenQ
Type DVD Burner
Model DW1655
Performance
DVD-ROM Access Time 120ms
CD-ROM Access Time 120ms
Cache 2M
WRITE Speed
DVD+R 16X
DVD+RW 8X
DVD-R 16X
DVD-RW 6X
CD-R 48X
CD-RW 32X
DVD+R DL 8X
DVD-R DL 4X
READ Speed
DVD-ROM 16X
CD-ROM 48X
Physical Spec
Form Factor 5"
Panel Color Black
Configuration
Load Type Tray
Interface ATA/ATAPI
Software
Operating Systems Supported Windows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP
Features
System Requirements IBM PC compatible Pentium III 550MHz CPU or above
128MB DRAM, 100MB free HDD space for CD/DVD recording related software installation. 1GB free HDD space for CD Image recording
Features LightScribe Technology: Create Professional-Looking DVD Labels
BenQ SolidBurn -- Intelligent Self-Learning Writing Technology
Write Right Technology
Lightscribe Disc Formats:CD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R
Packaging priced at 55.00 dollars which I think is a little high ! all the internet research I've done says the market is flooded with DVD burners & the prices are dropping ! the weird thing is when I try to find a BENQ dw 1640 or 1655 either they don't have them or their really high priced ! here is the link to newegg I found on CDRLABS>COM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101008 the post was dated January 04/06 1 Emailed newegg the other day about whats up with the Benq's Still waiting for the reply !Just sad BestBUy don't sell Benq's got oodles of gift cards for xmas ! maybe will cash them in & order a BENQ from newegg? Well that's a wrap !, Cut ! ,Print ! Cue the Sancing Booger ! LOL just kidding Good Luck & happy Dancing!
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5. January 2006 @ 03:30 |
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I've got the HP 640c lightscribe.It came bundled up with my pc.I wouldn't pay a dime for an HP burner,let alone the lightscribe model unless it's the rebadged benq 1625. The backups are way inferior for my stand alones,as apposed to my benqs. No contest,so I swapped it for my 1620-then the 1640.
My dad got the same bundled pc that I got so I burned one of those lightscribe discs with my 1640 and took it over to his house on christmas eve to do the lightscribing. Finally got through the instruction manual and etched the cover on that disc and it looked pretty sharp.I've heard running them twice through makes them look even better.Now I got the lightscribe backup/booktyped to dvd-rom/and play anywhere I want to use it in!
So I installed that 640c back onto my pc-swapped out my Litey dvd-rom,but using that HP as a reader and the lightscribe feature only.No burning! Big problem,calls for installation disc and I can't find mine-if it even came with it. Arniebear sent me copies of his programs so I'll have to toy around with it this week.
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5. January 2006 @ 03:31 |
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Saugmon did little more research newegg has the 1655 in retail & oem version the retail is 55.00 + shipping 7 the oem is 51.00 + shipping ! Shipping 4.99 3 day shipping 1 Compared both same drive same specs ! Just trying to figure out what I give away for 4.00 cheaper price other than the retail( OOH! PRETTY !!!) box ? The retail picture /add shoes two disc one looks like a blank & one software on the retail model but isn't mentioned in the add ! Oem just shows the drive ? I have'nt bought a drive since NEC 3500A came out is 51.00- 55.00 dollars high for a benq ? eamiled Newegg again will report in when they reply They gonna love me Huh? LOL Happy Burning!
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5. January 2006 @ 05:08 |
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The $55 drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101008
Looks like it has a blank lightscribe disc and maybe an OEM version of Benq drive disc/Sonic record now.Maybe even the 80 wire ribbon?
The sonic express labeler program is what the HP640c lightscribe uses for the etching.It may be part of that purple disc that's in the pic.Maybe the same sonic express labeler for the benq lightscribes? I got one of those benq purple discs with my last 1620.I just don't know where I placed it,but it did have sonic software on it.I didn't use it.
Sounds like a good price for that drive. The 1625 lightscribes were that price a few months ago.
The OEM drive,comes with drive only.No fancy-purty purple box,software,cables.
I checked tigerdirect.com and they didn't have squat for benq burners.
Good Luck with that drive if you get it. Let me know how the compatability on those 1655 backups fare on your stand alone/s..That's the most important criteria for me! No sense in having fancy labels if my stand alones won't recognize them. Later!
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5. January 2006 @ 05:34 |
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saugmon- Okay will do lil' green guy thanx!
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roadkille
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5. January 2006 @ 11:08 |
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Sorry 'cause of a new noob. What is lightscribe technology?
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5. January 2006 @ 13:07 |
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