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Sony AWG170AB2
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Dimanes
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28. November 2006 @ 04:09 |
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I am looking for a new combo drive.
Anybody know if there are any problems with the Sony AWG170AB2?
Or are there any other recommendations? Or are seperate cd and dvd drives a bettter option?? Thanks
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AfterDawn Addict
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28. November 2006 @ 05:56 |
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I'd stick with these brands:
LiteOn
Pioneer
NEC
Plextor
And features to look out for are:
-Bitsetting/Booktyping
-Lightscribe (optional)
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Dimanes
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29. November 2006 @ 01:30 |
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Thanks! I am looking at the Pioneer DVR-111 DVD+/-R/RW/RAM MultiWriter, it seems to have good reviews but not sure about the Bitsetting/Booktyping bit. Not worried about lightscribe.
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29. November 2006 @ 05:32 |
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I belevie the Pioner 111 doesn't booktype, but the Pioneer 111D does. Good drive though :D
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Dimanes
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27. December 2006 @ 06:44 |
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Still not decided yet! Too busy etc. etc.
Any drawbacks with LH-18A1H-483C? have read a couple of posts and it seems to have good reviews.
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27. December 2006 @ 07:16 |
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It's a LiteOn, so a good drive. I beleive one of the members on here has one. :)
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Dimanes
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17. January 2007 @ 00:57 |
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After all this, I finally got a BenQ 1650. I had noticed a lot of people recommended this and they have been happy with them. My next question is... Do I just plug in and use or does it need to be tweeked for max performance?
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17. January 2007 @ 06:06 |
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Yep, just installl it like usual. Make sure it is set to master.. See this...
http://webpages.charter.net/bacitup/TheG...our%20Drive.pdf
As for tweaks, with BenQs, some ppl think certain versions of firmware are better than others, and that's about it. I'm not sure on which ones are "best" tho, ask around here.
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17. January 2007 @ 10:37 |
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Originally posted by Dimanes:
After all this, I finally got a BenQ 1650....
Lucky you! Where did you find one? They're very hard to come by these days!
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Dimanes
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18. January 2007 @ 03:23 |
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Managed to get one from PC World online for £25. Thought it was a bargain ;)
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18. January 2007 @ 03:46 |
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Not too bad, I guess. That's about $50US plus shipping for the retail version. Too bad they don't ship to the USA. You'll be happy you made that choice! Good solid burner.
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Dimanes
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22. January 2007 @ 04:12 |
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Definitely a bargain!
Set up this weekend and burnt two iso's no problem. Thanks for the information and help Ripper.
Also thanks to Alkohol for the easy to follow guides, they work a treat!!
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22. January 2007 @ 06:11 |
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I saw them in PC world, but didn't buy one.. Don't need another drive tbh.
Nice find; and no probs for the help :)
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