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Ricoh 4x DVD+RW

992 Yen

http://www.ricoh.co.jp/dvd/media

What do you think about this guys? http://www.dvdrw.com/cebit2003/presskit/ricoh.html although it is only a +R burner, it introduces new features like DVD Mt Rainier? i don't know their appeal though... just thought i'd post it here...

I've got a Sony DRU-510a that burns just fine, but when i play a dvd the playback is awful. It studders and is distorted. It also will give file not found type errors when i try to install from a CD or DVD. I have tried multiple software players and get the same results. I installed it in a different PC and it worked fine. I have narrowed it down to an I/O problem but ...

I just picked up a Pioneer A06 DVD burner. I've burned one DVD-RW (Fujifilm) and just attempted to burn a +RW (Fujifilm) disc. The burn was successful but the verify wasn't. The bottom of the +RW disc has small discolorations (spots) on it. The -RW doesn't. Is this kind of spotting normal? I took out another brand new Fujifilm +RW disc and it has spots too.

I wasn't able to erase the Fujifilm +RW disc ...

Source: Impress Akiba PC Hotline!

IO DATA

http://www.iodata.co.jp/prod/storage/dvd/2003/dvr-abp4d/index.htm



DVR-ABP4D based on Pioneer DVR-A06 (what else?)

http://www.iodata.co.jp/news/200306/dvr-abr4p.htm



DVR-ABR4P 4x DVD+RW internal

Logitec

http://www.logitec.co.jp/products/dvd/ldrr44ak.html



LDR-R44AK 4x DVD+RW internal

http://www.logitec.co.jp/products/dvd/ldrr44u2.html



LDR-R44U2 4x DVD+RW external USB 2.0

Pixela

http://www.pixela.co.jp/products/storage/pix_slrr_f1h



Pixela PIX-SLRR/F1H external DVD Multi

Anyone have a favorite between these two drives? How about Pros and Cons of each. I just got the TDK at staples for $220 (~$170 after I send in rebate). Not sure if I should keep it or exchange for the Pioneer?

How does everyone feel about these drives/prices versus the more expensive Sony 510?
Thanks.

I'm thinking about buying this drive and unfortunately, I'm under a time constraint to get one soon (next day or two). I'm curious to see what the differences are in the United States between the OEM and the Retail versions of this drive. Does anyone know?

I've heard the OEM comes with software, but I'm not sure if it's as good as the software that comes with the retail version. The price difference is about ...

I'm thinking of buying the Cendyne CDICD00209 (which is really a repackaged Pioneer A05) and I wanted to know what -R discs people have used that work well with this drive. I saw some Optimum -R discs, 10 for $20 but don't know if these are any good or not.

All opinions/help welcome. If there's a guide or something on this, please point me to it. I want to learn...

Thanks.

Logitec LDR-R44U2.

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/akiba/ho ... _i_dd.html
http://www.logitec.co.jp/products/dvd/ldrr44u2.html

I am expecting to receive my new OEM NEC ND-1300 within the next week and I am curious to see if anybody has successfully flashed the TDK 440's firmware on to one of these :o :lol: :P ? Thanks in advance for your responses. ...