Hey Folks,
Great forum. I have a question. I just purchased a Cendyne Lightning IV drive from OfficeMax, and was a bit disappointed when I researched the drive model # 4816P on the box . As it turns out this is not the LiteOn 48x12x48 I had hoped for, but it is instead a 48x16x48 BENQ CRW 4816P made by Acer. There is a pretty good consensus to indicate that the LiteOn is a good drive and that people are rarely unhappy with it. I can't seem to any opinions with regards to the Acer. Any input such as links to a review or personal opinions would be a great help. The unit came as part of a promo where it's free after a $20 and a $30 rebate with the purchase of a kHypermedia 100 40x cd-r spindle @ $24.99. It basically boils down to $32.10 for the package after tax and postage. I haven't even opened the box yet though, because I'm not sure I want to keep it. I really was expecting the LiteOn and it's no problem to continue with my old HP 8100i 4x2x24 for a little longer, but I'd like more info on the Acer. Thanks in advance.