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Wiz4rd
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_ 		12. July 2004 @ 13:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well as sad as it seems I think my dvd-105 pioneer drive is taking a turn for the worse. Oh well, 350-400 burns out of it anyhow.

I'm gonna need a new drive, and cost is a big issue.I buy ritek g04 disks so all the drive has to be able to do is 4x dvd-r burning and im happy. dvd+r is not important, I've never burnt them and dont feel the need to. Would someone be kind enough to give me some suggestions on a cost effective drive that will hopefully be problem free and allow me to burn 4x on dvd-r's :).
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Nephilim
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_ 		12. July 2004 @ 14:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Not knowing what your budget is, I'd say the best performance for the lowest price goes to the Lite On 812S at $69 and the all around best deal is the Pioneer A07/107D at $83. Prices are from http://www.newegg.com/ .

That's my .02 :)
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Wiz4rd
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_ 		12. July 2004 @ 17:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Alrighty I think I'll have a look at both. Thanks for the suggestions.
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VinylPush
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_ 		14. July 2004 @ 09:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I just bought 2 Pioneer A07's (upgraded from A05, like you).

I don't go for +R or 8X media (although I did buy some 8X RiDiscs just to see how good they were) and I can really recommend the A07 as a great drive.

I can't say if the LiteOn is better/worse because I've never used one.
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StanH1000
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_ 		14. July 2004 @ 20:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
TDK 440N 4x +R -R Combo internal $59 after rebate (79-20) at Fry's Electronics ad for 07/14/04.
After firmware upgrade, burns RiData G04 4x DVD-R flawlessly. Not one coaster for me and I paid ninety dollars more for this burner Nov. 2003. Black faceplate.
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hogan
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_ 		15. July 2004 @ 20:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
newegg has the nec 2500a for $66 with free shipping. Not a bad deal on a good drive.
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