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BenQ DW1620pro - 4x DL writing speeds

PostPosted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 10:26 am
by Ian
It looks like the rumor was true about the DW1620 getting 4x DVD+R DL writing speeds. According to this press release, you're going to get it in the form of the DW1620pro:

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/sit ... ewsLang=en

Hopefully BenQ releases a free upgrade for the DW1620 as well.

Re: BenQ DW1620pro - 4x DL writing speeds

PostPosted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:39 pm
by dodecahedron
Ian wrote:It looks like the rumor was true about the DW1620 getting 4x DVD+R DL writing speeds. According to this press release, you're going to get it in the forum of the DW1620pro:

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/sit ... ewsLang=en

Hopefully BenQ releases a free upgrade for the DW1620 as well.

did you mean for the DW1600 as well ?

Re: BenQ DW1620pro - 4x DL writing speeds

PostPosted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:45 pm
by Ian
dodecahedron wrote:did you mean for the DW1600 as well ?


No, I meant the DW1620. While I doubt they will, BenQ could easily say "buy the new drive if you want 4x DL speeds".

PostPosted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 1:58 pm
by dodecahedron
OK, i didn't understand...the DW1620pro is a different drive than the DW1620.
your typo threw me off...

PostPosted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:59 pm
by Hef
I wonder if it's physical different?

PostPosted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:34 pm
by Ian
Hef wrote:I wonder if it's physical different?


Good question. I emailed BenQ USA about it, but I don't expect a reply. If I have time later, I'll email my contact at BenQ's HQ.

PostPosted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:55 pm
by burninfool
"BenQ's 16X DVD rewritable drive will be available on the market end of October 2004"

They better hurry...there's only three days left. :wink:
I think I've found my next DVD writer and it comes with Nero 6 Suite...not some crappy Nero Express!

PostPosted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 6:59 am
by jberry
this mean that the 1620 will not have 4x dl burning

PostPosted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 9:32 am
by uknown1234
jberry wrote:this mean that the 1620 will not have 4x dl burning

no one knows for sure yet

PostPosted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 10:11 am
by Ian
Good news. Here's what our contact at BenQ said:

It's true that BenQ is working for the 4x DL writing firmware for DW1620. After firmware upgraded, the specification of it (DW1620) is the same as DW1620 Pro which is going to launch next month.

Apart from the 4x DL and bundle software (Nero Suite), the retail packing is the only difference between DW1600 and DW1620 Pro. The production for DW1620 will be stopped once DW1620 Pro is ready.

Consider to the DW1620 users, there is a FREE firmware for such upgrade
which likes the FREE firmware for DW1600 upgrade to DW1620. In a word, both DW1600 and DW1620 users can enjoy the new specification (4x DL) of DW1620 Pro via an easy FREE firmware upgrade.

PostPosted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:57 am
by crea78
When the DW1620 Pro comes out with the Nero pkg, will it include the most recent version (6.6.0.1) & not be a 30 day trial like most other "pkg deals" are. I currently have 6.6.0.0 on my computer now but cannot upgrade to the latest version. :(

Also, where can I get the firmware flasher for BenQ drives. Just recently started became interested in the DW1620 and haven't looked around much on this drive compared to the NEC ND-3500A. ** Does anyone know how much the Pro version will cost as well?

PostPosted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 11:03 am
by Ian
30 day trial? I don't think I've ever seen a trial of Nero bundled with a drive. An OEM version yes.. trial no. As far as upgrades go, if the drive comes with Nero 6.x you should be able to upgrade to Nero 6.6.

It isn't surprising you can't upgrade from 6.6.0.0. That's the pre-release version that was given out to editors. Uninstall it and install the latest version from Ahead's website.

PostPosted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 1:11 pm
by crea78
Ian, I used the Clean Tool Nero provides and wiped out 6.6.0.0. I then downloaded the newest version, but on Nero Vision Express pkg (NVE3014) I get an error halfway thru the setup. Here is what the error says: Error during installation of component "NeroPhotoSnap". Any suggestions for d/l NVE pkg.

PostPosted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 2:55 pm
by Ian
No idea. If you haven't already, I'd ask in the Ahead Software section of our forum. Hopefully Craig will have an easy fix for you.

PostPosted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 7:10 pm
by crea78
Ian wrote:No idea. If you haven't already, I'd ask in the Ahead Software section of our forum. Hopefully Craig will have an easy fix for you.


Ok thx, I'll mention it in the Ahead Forum.

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 5:26 am
by Hef
Someone posted in the other forum that the new firmware will have some more testing tools like no other burner. I got the feeling they were talking about something more then the TE/FE tool. Anyone have any idea what these new tools may be?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 10:50 am
by uknown1234
i think it is the te/fe tool. I dont think other burners have such a tool.
btw its out now new tool and fw for 4x dl

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:10 am
by Ian
uknown1234 wrote:i think it is the te/fe tool. I dont think other burners have such a tool.


PlexTools can test for this as well. Keep in mind that this tests the media BEFORE writing.

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:26 am
by Hef
But here's what another frequent poster posted over at the other forum after someone posted the TE/FE tool:

keep a lookout...this is just the begining of a whole new series of tools....if i am not wrong...7 more to go...

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:28 am
by Ian
I wouldn't be surprised. The documentation for QScan mentions that FE/TE testing for CD-R/RW media is coming as well.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:37 am
by uknown1234
so far the smart scan function is not all that great. won't recommend certain speeds on some media that the drive and firmware are able to do. might have to do some of the longer test to get a better evaluation of the media.

PostPosted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 6:49 pm
by eleewhm
here..http://www.cdrlabs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=18256

or personel review here http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showthread.php?t=877463

1620Pro version comes with nero...
1620A comes with sonic..but firmware can be upgraded to Pro versoion ( to enable 4x DL )

watch out for a review on a new drive soon...8xRW...:D

PostPosted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 10:35 pm
by crea78
eleewhm wrote: watch out for a review on a new drive soon...8xRW...:D


eleewhm, I doubt your talking abt the DW1620Pro since that drive doesn't support 8xRW :wink:

PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2004 11:31 am
by eleewhm
crea78 wrote:
eleewhm wrote: watch out for a review on a new drive soon...8xRW...:D


eleewhm, I doubt your talking abt the DW1620Pro since that drive doesn't support 8xRW :wink:


of course DW1620Pro does not support 8xRW...it will be a totally new drive....in terms of model and components..