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OK...there is £1 difference between the drives. What is better in terms of features/compatability etc? The 165 vs the 166S? Help needed ASAP!


Thanks

Skinfreak

There are no known practical differences. The specs are identical. But, if you have a choice, for only £1 extra I would get the 166S. I believe it has a larger flash memory, meaning sometime in the future there is a slim chance that it could be upgraded to do something the 165H can not (although I wouldn't hold my breath on this).

cfitz

The 166S model has a new servo-motor. I think you should buy it, no need to buy an older model.

Ha ha...166S it is! Unfortunately, they've changed the damn bezel...so now I have to wait a hellish long time for Lite-on to send them to the UK! Dabs don't have them, tekheads neither....aw poo!

That said, the 166S is quieter than the 163, and the tray is much smoother in action...a step up for sure! Mmmmm...aesthetics...

Skinfreak