Which of these TDK's would be better?

by **Sharpedge** on Fri Dec 27, 2002 1:35 pm

Best Buy has the new 52x24x52x for 99.99 and 20 mir. Or the 48x12x48x for 89.99 and 40mir. Provided I got my speeds right. Ones 52x and ones 48x. Any way would'nt the 48x be a better deal? I did see a sony 48x writer at Stapes but have a TDK right now and it works pretty good although a 24x writer.

Your input greatly appreciated.

Thanks

by **coolestnitish** on Fri Dec 27, 2002 1:43 pm

I would say it really comes down to RW speeds. Would you be happier with 12x RW or 24x? The 4x difference in write speed isn't that big of a difference but it always looks cool to have the fastest one out there :lol:

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by **leanintoit** on Fri Dec 27, 2002 2:36 pm

Uhm, you might look at BB again they should have a 48x16/24x48 for $84.99 - $40MIR = $44.99. I picked one up yesterday.

You make the choice 52x24x52 for $80 or 48x24x48 for $45. Simple choice to me but it's your money. Also I think the 48x can run the 52x firmware so it runs at 52x24x52 also. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

by **Harrier** on Fri Dec 27, 2002 2:43 pm

It's the 48X24X48
and the 52X24X48.

by **BuddhaTB** on Fri Dec 27, 2002 3:17 pm

I have the TDK 48x one and I'm very happy with the drive. I would just get the 48x one because it has similar features as the 52x, except it writes CD-R's in a few seconds slower but it's at a much cheaper price. The 48x16x48 drive can be upgraded to 48x24x48 through firmware located on TDK's web-site. Both drives are also made by Lite-On, so they are very good drives.

by **dhc014** on Fri Dec 27, 2002 3:41 pm

Buddha, do you have the 48x16x48 firmware by chance? Which version is it? I'd be interested in adding it to my collection if I don't have it...

by **BuddhaTB** on Fri Dec 27, 2002 4:35 pm

dhc014 wrote:Buddha, do you have the 48x16x48 firmware by chance? Which version is it? I'd be interested in adding it to my collection if I don't have it...

The TDK 48x16x48 firmware is S7D5. Sorry I didn't back up the firmware before flashing the drive to the current S7S5 firmware. I'm sure you can find it on the net somewhere. If I do get my hands on it, I'll let you know.

by **dhc014** on Fri Dec 27, 2002 4:44 pm

ok, thanks for the version number. I'll look around

by **hoxlund** on Fri Dec 27, 2002 5:07 pm

i would go with the 48x, less error's during writing over the 52x one

by **Sharpedge** on Sat Dec 28, 2002 9:55 am

Thank you for your replys, in doing the math I thought the 48x was the better choice, but feel much more confident after reading your posts.

Thank you very much for your input, its forums like this that make the world of computers much easier.

HAPPY NEW YEAR :lol:

Which of these TDK's would be better?

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