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PC DVD DRIVE/BURNER
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darensvt
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25. April 2006 @ 06:27 |
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I am interested in purchasing a DVD burner for my PC. I am pretty new to all of this and was wondering if any of you out there could direct me on whick drive I should get. I have looked around and there seams to be a million different ones to choose from. Not sure where to even start and what things to look for. Help me if you can!! Thanks a million.
Darensvt
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25. April 2006 @ 06:34 |
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25. April 2006 @ 06:41 |
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I just been there mate. Tell me about it.
Well, to start with you will find most of the models now support dual layer, whether you wanted it or not, so you can cross that off your wanted list.
I decided that aswell as dual layer, I might aswell give lightscribe a go.
I also decided I would like a drive that supported Booktyping for DVD+R disks.
This led me to either the BENQ DW1655 or the Liteon SHW 16H5S (dont get the HP)
Otherwise in general, Plextor, Pioneer , NEC make good relaible burners.
You will find disk compatability and read/write speeds are much of a muchness in newer models. (unless you use a stopwatch regularly !!! LOL)
Think about what you want of it and what role if any your existing drives will play in your modified system.
EDIT: Forgot to say, Think about what software comes bundled. An OEM drive will come with nothing but the drive itself.
PC Specs: CPU-C2D E8400, M/B-P5N-E SLI, RAM 4Gig OCZ Platinum rev2 ,VGA- Nvidia 8800GT 512MB, HDD- Hitachi Deskstar SATAII 1TB, 250Gig Maxtor IDE HDD.
Corsair HX520 PSU, Liteon Lightscribe DVD Writer, Pioneer BluRay drive.
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25. April 2006 @ 09:05 |
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The OEM BenQ drives from NewEgg are being shipped with the OEM Nero Suite ... and you can upgrade to Nero Ultra Edition for FREE!
And, 9mmruger1 knows what he's talking about ... the BenQ DW1650/1655 drives are the best 'bang for your buck' at the moment ...
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25. April 2006 @ 10:39 |
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To add, the Nero suite is sweet. It retails for $79.00 from Nero so basically when you buy the Benq and get Nero you are getting a fantastic deal.
Benq @ $39.00 shipped + Nero suite @ $79.00 = $118.00 value for $39.00.
Hard to pass that one up.
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JDogg_646
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25. April 2006 @ 11:52 |
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zebadee
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25. April 2006 @ 12:51 |
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Hi,
JDogg_646, the first & third choices are the ones to go. Basically the same drive. 1650 non LightScribe 1655 LightScribe. The Nero included with the oem BenQ, should be oem too. When you upgrade Nero it should only upgrade the parts of Nero that already exist. I have heard of some having success by uninstalling the oem Nero, then installing the full version using the oem serial #.
BTW the 1625 is rather long in the tooth, had very little in the way of f/w updates. Unlikely to see any new f/w for this model.
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JDogg_646
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25. April 2006 @ 13:59 |
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So I am going to get the 1655. But I am not 100% sure how when I get the Nero Ultra Edition for FREE when buy this burner. Is it when I get the burner there is a serial number or something and then Nero will update the OEM version with the Ultra Edition? I am just not clear! So to be such a noob. Thanks again for the help!
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25. April 2006 @ 14:31 |
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The OEM version of Nero has a serial number but it is imbedded in the drive. In other words, the only way to install it is with the burner it came with. The way you update your version is to 1- Install the OEM version with the disc and burner that it came with. 2- Go to the following links and download. Voila, you'll be updated.
nero version 6.6.0.18 updates:
Package 1
http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/Nero-6.6.0.18_no_yt.exe
Package 2
http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/NVE-3.1.0.21_no_yt.exe
Version 6.6.1.4 is also available if you want it, but 6.6.0.18 is a much more stable version ...
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26. April 2006 @ 07:43 |
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I'll have to consider that update to Nero myself then. Thanks.
You get Nero OEM with the LITEON aswell you see.
PC Specs: CPU-C2D E8400, M/B-P5N-E SLI, RAM 4Gig OCZ Platinum rev2 ,VGA- Nvidia 8800GT 512MB, HDD- Hitachi Deskstar SATAII 1TB, 250Gig Maxtor IDE HDD.
Corsair HX520 PSU, Liteon Lightscribe DVD Writer, Pioneer BluRay drive.
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zebadee
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26. April 2006 @ 08:49 |
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Hi,
@ anyone,
Nero serial #. As already said is embedded in oem version. Simply install make a note of serial then uninstall. Download & run full version enter serial #.
@ catfreak,
There are newer versions to the links you post. In another thread I posted the updates.
BenQ oem 6.6.0.19b
ftp://ftp.us.nero.com/oem/Benq/
NeroVisionExpress 3.1.0.15
ftp://ftp.us.nero.com/NVE-3.1.0.25_no_yt.exe
Using my oem serial I'm able to run Nero 6
ftp://ftp.us.nero.com/Nero-6.6.1.4_no_yt.exe
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26. April 2006 @ 13:41 |
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Quote:
@catfreak
There are newer versions to the links you post. In another thread I posted the updates
I wouldn't recommend package one of the newest though ... I have it on one of my computers and it's really buggy .. the version that I really like is 6.6.0.18 but I DO have the newest package two version .. and yes, with a OEM S/N you can download the latest and ¿greatest? version of Nero Ultra
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Version 6.6.1.4 is also available if you want it, but 6.6.0.18 is a much more stable version ...
http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/us/nero-up.php
Recode2 and NeroVisionExpress3 are the programs that are worth the price of the writer
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zebadee
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26. April 2006 @ 15:18 |
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Hi,
catfreak, it just goes to show how different setups must affect the end result. Just like with QSuite 2.1 has proved much better/stable, when compared to version 2.0 for me. The BenQ Nero 6.6.0.19b which was released as a result of anomalies thrown when using Nero 6.6.0.18 with SB enabled. Hence supposedly more stable than 6.6.0.18. Furthermore I've found 6.6.1.4 the best yet(not saying there isn't anything wrong here). I actually use Nero 7 myself now. Although in some respects this feels like a step backwards.
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26. April 2006 @ 16:19 |
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My main problem with 6.6.1.4 is that Shrink no longer recognizes it .. and the very occasional 'crash' ... But really the only part of package one that I use is the burning engine ... Recode and NVE are part of package two and I use the newest version of that ...
Now packages 3, 4 and 5 ... uggghhh .. useless in my opinion ... InCD is evil!
As far as QSuite .. yes, without a doubt 2.1 is better .. however on my DW1640 I only use f/w BSNB
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26. April 2006 @ 16:34 |
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And a quote from Nero rep Craig Campbell regarding 6.6.0.19b
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... this is a confidential build for an OEM and I would strongly recommend that you not use this build.
And I have to say the below statement officially:
The Nero FTP1 is not something End users should be using, and will not be supported by our Tech Support team in any way.
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zebadee
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26. April 2006 @ 19:55 |
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Hi,
Well I'm surprised about 6.6.0.19b being "not recommended" by a BenQ rep.Especially as it's a BenQ oem.But that's life, each to their own. It has in the past been pointed in the direction of users in europe.
Regarding 1640 f/w, BSNB this too is something of a surprise. As it's known to be flawed(minor however), hence at the time the somewhat rapidly released BSOB. But if it works for you.
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