What DVD burner to buy ?

[nitro237]

I'm looking at the Lite-On 811 or 812 what's the difference ? , NEC 2500 , Pioneer DVR 107 .

All 3 are around $80 - $90 , so which one is best ?

[eGoCeNTRoNiX]

I can now (after finding the right firmware upgrade) vouch for this drive. Won't vouch for their Customer Service though.. heh.. But, I really haven't needed them.. Drive burns on (locally available) Memorex 4X +R @ 8X speeds. It's fast and reliable. It hasn't burnt one coaster yet, and I've burnt over 100 DVDs with it. I'm giving it a break right now while I test out my new Plextor 708A which is gonna go in a different computer. If you decide to go with the NEC, LMK and I'll email you the right update for the firmware to get you set. Prior to the update it would not burn above 4X no matter what I tried. Afterwards it was tearin' up the pavement. It's also QUIET! I can never hear it. It's nice. If you have anything you want to er.. back up and want to try before you buy, let me know and you can drop by and I'll show ya around..

eGo

[wvjohn]

i have one of the lite-on 811s - not problems so far - no idea how fast it really burns, 'cause all i do it hit the copy button and come back later

i've generally had pretty good luck with liteons - this was sold as a pacific digital

[Badmojo]

nec-2500 has a firmware for dual-layer thanks to its younger bro
Hope my benQ gets the DL firmware from its newer counterpart.
FYI japan has DL disc and are ~11 USD. For that price you can buy the movie at Blockbuster used

[Executioner]

Lite-On also here, but I'm not sure of the exact model number. It burns at 4x, and I've never had a problem since December of last year when I bought it. If I had the extra money, I would get the Plextor.

[Jen]

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... 211&ps=ho6


99 dollars and its a 12x , i havent found out who makes this burner yet




Jen