Nice DVD+- writers..?
(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)Posted by: SaYiaN
Can someone recommend me a good brand DVD Burner.
*Main Uses DVD Burning :) *
My Lite-on SOHW 16633
http://www.liteonit.com/ODD/English/e_product/e_sohw1633s.asp
is terrible. Out of 10 dvd burnings, 6 coasters... :(
Posted by: Virtualbody1234
I have one like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827136046
No problems with it at all. Love it. :)
I have also heard a lot like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152035
Posted by: clocker
If your motherboard supports SATA I'd recommend mine. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827131351)
Posted by: SaYiaN
Thanks guy's , ah i wish i had sata support, but i'll go with the NEC , nice reviews + match case :)
Posted by: muchspl3
nec is good, I have a 2510, it does everything
Posted by: Darth Sushi
Coasters can also be due to old firmware. Make sure you have the lastest.
Also checkout this site for some burner reviews: http://www.cdrlabs.com/reviews/
Posted by: lynx
NEC ND-3540 is now available (not shown at newegg) with even greater performance, assuming you can find matching media at reasonable prices.
Posted by: accat13
hmm...just a thought but before you give up on the liteon have you upgraded the firmware...did you buy good media(liteon's are notorious for only liking good quality + media)..Have a look around the cdfreaks liteon section (http://club.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=44) Going to work can't post much more but if you decide to upgrade the firmware I would suggest you backup your original eeprom before you do just incase(utility on cdfreaks forum).I highly recomend the codeguys firmware it really improves burn quality.Good luck Not sure but you may also look at going from a 1633 to a 1653 that may help thru firmware..Have a good long read in the liteon section of the cdfreaks forum... :wacko:
Posted by: HCT
Can someone recommend me a good brand DVD Burner.
*Main Uses DVD Burning :) *
My Lite-on SOHW 16633
http://www.liteonit.com/ODD/English/e_product/e_sohw1633s.asp
is terrible. Out of 10 dvd burnings, 6 coasters... :(
i have the same dvd burner on my other comp and i have burned over 50 dvd with only 1 coasters and that one was because power failure. if it helps, i use maxell and TDK dvd-r's
Posted by: SaYiaN
I'm using Memorex DVD-R's 8x & also a no-name brand, either one i use, get coasters \= , i tried firmware update, same prob ;\
Posted by: harrycary
i've been using an i/o magic 16x dual layer burner with no problems and no need to update any firmware. $100US, picked up locally at CompUSA and never made a coaster.
i must add that i only use it for burning DVDs, which it does quite fast and reliable.
but, i use my lite-on CD burner for everything else as it has a 48x read speed and a 40x write speed.
my .02¢