no.1 DVD+-RW + BD-ROM (combo drive) atm?

[jalyst]

In most cases, they perform about the same.

Thank-you very much Ian,
I don't suppose you could be a little more specific in what you mean by "in most cases"?
Wouldn't it be in all or no cases?

The reason I ask is that you may have some basis for comparison...
Having compared many equivalent drives over the years that differ only by this mechanism.

I will proceed with a SH-B123L buy (have to get OS, none in Oz)...
But may continue further analysis in this thread by buying a few more combos/BR writers not already reviewed.

Cheers

[Ian]

There really is no difference these days. When a company comes up with a new drive design, they nearly always make versions with and without LightScribe. The firmware is nearly the same and the only difference is the sensor.

[jalyst]

The sensor being the apparatus that determines for the laser, that it can change it burning routine, to suit a side that needs a LS image burned?
Sorry for the "million & one" questions, I've been "off-the-radar" for approx. 4yrs when it come to ODD's!

[Ian]

The sensor just checks to see if there's a LS disc in the drive.

[jalyst]

righto.... thanks/night.

[jalyst]

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[jalyst]

I'm sticking to my original recommendations: LG UH10LS20 and Lite-On iHES208

Unfortunately the SH-B123L won't be available to my region

Only the SH-B123A will be (no lightscribe)....
There is an SH-B083L, but I believe it's a predecessor to the SH-B123x series?

Shame, I would've liked to have provided bench data for your site.

So it looks like I've no choice but to get the UH10LS20 or iHES208!
Based on your glowing review, I think I'll get the former.....

Thanks for all your pointers/advice, tis most sincerely appreciated.
All the best.

[jalyst]

I'll have a SH-B123A soon if anyone wants me to provide bench data for the site's records?
Just tell me what apps I need to run.... Cheers