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Recommend a DVD burner from those

PostPosted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:44 pm
by Goodfella_no4
What the hell is the difference betwen DVD+R and DVD-R? Which is more widely avaialble? Which is more reliable? Which is cheaper? Which is more widely available in DL format?

There is a LG, a BenQ, a Sony, an ASUS, a Lite-On and a NEC. All are 16x in DVD +/- R. 8x in DVD+RW. 6x in DVD-RW. But they differ in:

The LG (4163B): it has DVD-RAM and 4x DVD + R (DL) only

The BenQ (Don't remember): 8x DVD + R (DL) only

The Sony (DRU800) and the NEC (3520): 4x DVD +/- R (DL)

The ASUS (1608P): 6x DVD +/- R (DL)

The Lite-On (don't remember): 4x DVD + R (DL) only

Now which should I buy? The BenQ is the cheapest at EP 300, follwed by LG (330), NEC and Lite-On (430) and Sony and ASUS (450). All prices are in Egyptian Pounds and I am not converting them into dollars. I am lazy! And besides, just look at the figures and tell me what you think.

I need an answer, pronto!!!

Please don't offer other types.

PostPosted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:46 pm
by dolphinius_rex
I recommend the following

#1 suggestion: BenQ DW1640
#2 suggestion: The ASUS (1608P): 6x DVD +/- R (DL) (but flashed with a Pioneer firmware)
#3 suggestion: The LG (4163B): it has DVD-RAM and 4x DVD + R (DL) only

PostPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:06 am
by hoxlund
dolphinius_rex wrote:I recommend the following

#1 suggestion: BenQ DW1640
#2 suggestion: The ASUS (1608P): 6x DVD +/- R (DL) (but flashed with a Pioneer firmware)
#3 suggestion: The LG (4163B): it has DVD-RAM and 4x DVD + R (DL) only


not the LG 4167? just checkin to make sure you have the right model

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6827136064

PostPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:30 am
by Goodfella_no4
dolphinius_rex wrote:I recommend the following

#1 suggestion: BenQ DW1640
#2 suggestion: The ASUS (1608P): 6x DVD +/- R (DL) (but flashed with a Pioneer firmware)
#3 suggestion: The LG (4163B): it has DVD-RAM and 4x DVD + R (DL) only


I got the BenQ. Looks good.

PostPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:58 pm
by dolphinius_rex
Goodfella_no4 wrote:
dolphinius_rex wrote:I recommend the following

#1 suggestion: BenQ DW1640
#2 suggestion: The ASUS (1608P): 6x DVD +/- R (DL) (but flashed with a Pioneer firmware)
#3 suggestion: The LG (4163B): it has DVD-RAM and 4x DVD + R (DL) only


I got the BenQ. Looks good.


You won't be disapointed! But take the time to learn about QSuite, it's well worth it :D

PostPosted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:55 pm
by ETP
1640 in that list! Consider the 4550/1693/110D/new BQ(1660?)