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Why is the BenQ DW1655 out of stock everywhere?
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Dean_R
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14. October 2006 @ 12:41 |
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I can't find this DVD±R drive anywhere. Does anybody know where I can get one? Thanks
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14. October 2006 @ 19:00 |
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-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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14. October 2006 @ 19:11 |
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2Dean_R
try shop4tech.com. they show the 1655 in stock
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Dean_R
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15. October 2006 @ 08:23 |
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NytBurnr, Thanks for the tip but someone beat me too it and they are out of stock. Dunker, I prefer getting an internal drive. I probably will have to get a rebagged BenQ from Norwood Micro or somebody else.
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15. October 2006 @ 08:37 |
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Well it's not surprising as Benq's have stopped being produced. If you want an internal drive, then you can allways look at another drive, such as the Pioneer 111 or something similar.
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15. October 2006 @ 13:57 |
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@Dean_R
Shopping.com shows in stock through meritline. <$52 with tax. Free shipping. Good luck.
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Dean_R
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15. October 2006 @ 14:35 |
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NytBurnr, Thanks for the lead. Unfortunately when I went to the Meritline site they were not in stock. I will just have to buy a rebagged BenQ, either Comp USA or Norwood Micro brand.
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Yujenh
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17. October 2006 @ 16:55 |
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you mihgt want to stock up on the dw1650 as well
at the meritline.com. those are awesome drive.
they should be in stock as of couple days ago but
no gurantees.
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18. October 2006 @ 13:18 |
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Quote:
I probably will have to get a rebagged BenQ from Norwood Micro or somebody else.
Some of the I/O Magic 16x lightscribes at Staple's will yield the rebadged Benq 1655. I believe they'll be in the pink bag. The clear bag will yield the lightscribe from Lite-on.
Those Benqs sell like hotcakes!! That's why I got 4 of them,but no 1655.
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Try here,but it'll cost more:
http://www.us.ncix.com/products/index.ph...=1&membership=0
They ship to USA and Canada. I got my 1650 from them and I am very satisfied. I can't even wear them out.
HP a1118x-b/athlon 64-3300+/BenQ 1650 BCDC/LG 8163B/Modded Wii/Epson-R300 and Ty Watershields!!! This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 18. October 2006 @ 13:28
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Yujenh
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18. October 2006 @ 13:28 |
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i tried to find some 1655 myself and they seem to be extinct or disappeared on the market now. i am kinda glad to stock up on 5 dw1650. i did get the samsung 182M. its pretty cheap but the quality does not measure up the benq.
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18. October 2006 @ 23:28 |
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You could always try ebay...
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19. October 2006 @ 15:22 |
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I looked yesterday, actually. Except for one going for $15, there are some slim pickin's, and most are priced WAY above retail.
-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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19. October 2006 @ 23:32 |
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Oh man, that's a shame. These drives are becoming gold dust ;-)
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20. October 2006 @ 04:49 |
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When did BenQ go belly up? More important is why?
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20. October 2006 @ 11:34 |
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They didn't go belly up. They just decided not to make DVD burners anymore. My guess is they weren't profitable enough. Sad, because I really wanted one of those. ;( Wahhhhh!
-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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20. October 2006 @ 12:32 |
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Yujenh
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20. October 2006 @ 12:59 |
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Hello Guys,
The samsung 182m i got does not work well man. I need some recommendation or for a replacement lightscribe drive.
thanks
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20. October 2006 @ 13:12 |
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NEC 4550 if you can get it. You still need a hacked firmware to bitset DVD+R single-layer discs. I think Meritline or somebody has them.
The Lite-On SHW-160H6S does all that right out of the box. However, I've seen lots of complaints about Lite-Ons though some folks swear by them, whereas I've seen relatively few complaints about NECs.
If you can locate a Benq DW1655, grab it, but they're scarce. I think they have a tool that will enable bitsetting.
-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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20. December 2006 @ 05:39 |
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with the Benq DW1650 being a rare beast now i'm digging up a few Benq threads to shout out to any UK readers that PC World are still selling these drives, but now at £25, so i bought 2 today to keep unopened as spare drives. get them while you can i say..
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