Digital Max 16X Dual Format DVD+/-RW Drive $39.99

Bill Geiger · 12-17-05, 05:21 PM

http://www.officemax.com/max/solutio...kOID=537406560

On clearance starting tomorrow @ Officemax

# 16x DVD writer supports both + and - standard format
# Backup your data, share films, record music
# Store up to 8.5 GBs of content with Dual Layer technology on one DVD disk
# Compatible with virtually all DVD video players and DVD-ROM drives
# 2MB data buffer
# Includes Nero 6 CD/DVD Recording Suite software
# Rewrite speed: 4X (DVD) or 32X (CD)
# Write speed: 16X (DVD) 8x(DVD+R Dual Format Mode) or 48X (CD)
# Read speed: 16x (DVD) 8x DVD Dual Format Mode) or 48X (CD)

X · 12-17-05, 05:38 PM

It appears to be a Lite-On 1633S or 1653S.

Bill Geiger · 12-17-05, 05:47 PM

X,

I read the same thing....and my gf did some searching and people's reviews at cdfreaks.com was that it is decent, not the best, but good for the price.

X · 12-17-05, 05:54 PM

Yeah, it appears to be ok if you flash it with real Lite-On firmware.

At that price or a few bucks more I'd get an NEC drive though.

Bill Geiger · 12-17-05, 05:56 PM

I am still debating on biting on this or something else....will check around for NEC

The one I use just died today after about 8 months (Micro Advantage cheapie) from OfficeMax.

PoolSide · 12-17-05, 10:23 PM

For what it's worth, here is the drive I have been considering:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...4&sku=N27-1878
Any opinions?

X · 12-17-05, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoolSide

Any opinions?

Other than I wouldn't buy anything from a store with such a bad reputation as TigerDirect and you can get a newer model NEC cheaper at Newegg, I'd say the NEC is a good drive.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...InnerManu=1326

PoolSide · 12-18-05, 12:32 AM

Thanks X, decided to go for this...

NEC ND-3550A BG - OEM (Qty=1,Price=$38.75)
Extended Warranty Fee: $0.00
Subtotal: $38.75
TAX: $3.58
Shipping and Handling Charge**: $0.00
Total: $42.33

I have bought from newegg.com before and never had any problems except for a D.O.A. motherboard that they quickly replaced.

Bill Geiger · 12-18-05, 05:04 AM

Well, I decided to go with a Sony DRU-800A that Best Buy had on clearence for $29.99 (after $30 mail in rebate). So I paid 64.xx and will mail in for the $30.

Really nice burner!

Here is some info on it.

http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Revi...rticleId=14084

ngp · 12-20-05, 08:51 PM

This may belong in the Tech forum but I figured the answer may also benefit those looking at this deal...

Is there such a thing as Dual Layered Read/Writeable discs? If so, any bargain on just a few? I'm experimenting a lot these days with home videos as well as instructional videos and would like to have the added storage. However, its great to have the RW format so that once I check the final product out on a couple of different players that are used, I can simply reuse the Media.

thanks.

Todd B. · 12-21-05, 04:51 AM

AFAIK, there is only write-once Dual Layer media, no re-writable.

Funk · 12-21-05, 08:31 AM

You can't go wrong with the DL NEC drive from Newegg. I use that for DVDs and a LiteOn burner for CDs and never have problems.

FantasticVSDoom · 12-21-05, 11:46 AM

This may be a silly question, but are these pretty universal in terms of size? I have been looking to get one to put into my computer, just wasnt sure if it would fit in my computer...

X · 12-21-05, 12:35 PM

DVD burners are pretty universal in terms of size. However if you have a problem with the length of a standard burner Lite-Ons are significantly shorter. I put a Lite-On reader in a small, cramped computer for just that reason.

12-17-05, 05:21 PM	#1
Bill Geiger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Philly Suburbs Posts: 12,897	Digital Max 16X Dual Format DVD+/-RW Drive $39.99 http://www.officemax.com/max/solutio...kOID=537406560 On clearance starting tomorrow @ Officemax # 16x DVD writer supports both + and - standard format # Backup your data, share films, record music # Store up to 8.5 GBs of content with Dual Layer technology on one DVD disk # Compatible with virtually all DVD video players and DVD-ROM drives # 2MB data buffer # Includes Nero 6 CD/DVD Recording Suite software # Rewrite speed: 4X (DVD) or 32X (CD) # Write speed: 16X (DVD) 8x(DVD+R Dual Format Mode) or 48X (CD) # Read speed: 16x (DVD) 8x DVD Dual Format Mode) or 48X (CD)

12-17-05, 10:23 PM	#6
PoolSide Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Music City Posts: 612	For what it's worth, here is the drive I have been considering: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...4&sku=N27-1878 Any opinions? __________________ "Maybe this wind blowing in, just came from the ocean." - Michelle Branch "There is water at the bottom of the ocean." - Talking Heads "Her body's in the bedroom, but her head's gone out the door" - Sammy Hagar

12-18-05, 12:32 AM	#8
PoolSide Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Music City Posts: 612	Thanks X, decided to go for this... NEC ND-3550A BG - OEM (Qty=1,Price=$38.75) Extended Warranty Fee: $0.00 Subtotal: $38.75 TAX: $3.58 Shipping and Handling Charge**: $0.00 Total: $42.33 I have bought from newegg.com before and never had any problems except for a D.O.A. motherboard that they quickly replaced. __________________ "Maybe this wind blowing in, just came from the ocean." - Michelle Branch "There is water at the bottom of the ocean." - Talking Heads "Her body's in the bedroom, but her head's gone out the door" - Sammy Hagar

12-18-05, 05:04 AM	#9
Bill Geiger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Philly Suburbs Posts: 12,897	Well, I decided to go with a Sony DRU-800A that Best Buy had on clearence for $29.99 (after $30 mail in rebate). So I paid 64.xx and will mail in for the $30. Really nice burner! Here is some info on it. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Revi...rticleId=14084 Last edited by Bill Geiger; 12-18-05 at 05:08 AM.

12-21-05, 11:46 AM	#13
FantasticVSDoom DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep behind enemy lines...NYC! Posts: 11,145	This may be a silly question, but are these pretty universal in terms of size? I have been looking to get one to put into my computer, just wasnt sure if it would fit in my computer... __________________ GO REDSOX!!! "Fighting is the best thing a man can have in his soul."-Renzo Gracie

12-17-05, 05:38 PM	#2
X Administrator Join Date: Oct 1987 Location: AA- Posts: 10,132	It appears to be a Lite-On 1633S or 1653S.

12-17-05, 05:47 PM	#3
Bill Geiger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Philly Suburbs Posts: 12,897	X, I read the same thing....and my gf did some searching and people's reviews at cdfreaks.com was that it is decent, not the best, but good for the price.

12-17-05, 05:54 PM	#4
X Administrator Join Date: Oct 1987 Location: AA- Posts: 10,132	Yeah, it appears to be ok if you flash it with real Lite-On firmware. At that price or a few bucks more I'd get an NEC drive though.

12-17-05, 05:56 PM	#5
Bill Geiger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Philly Suburbs Posts: 12,897	I am still debating on biting on this or something else....will check around for NEC The one I use just died today after about 8 months (Micro Advantage cheapie) from OfficeMax.

12-20-05, 08:51 PM	#10
ngp DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 2,157	This may belong in the Tech forum but I figured the answer may also benefit those looking at this deal... Is there such a thing as Dual Layered Read/Writeable discs? If so, any bargain on just a few? I'm experimenting a lot these days with home videos as well as instructional videos and would like to have the added storage. However, its great to have the RW format so that once I check the final product out on a couple of different players that are used, I can simply reuse the Media. thanks.

12-21-05, 04:51 AM	#11
Todd B. DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 5,151	AFAIK, there is only write-once Dual Layer media, no re-writable.

12-21-05, 08:31 AM	#12
Funk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 650	You can't go wrong with the DL NEC drive from Newegg. I use that for DVDs and a LiteOn burner for CDs and never have problems.

12-21-05, 12:35 PM	#14
X Administrator Join Date: Oct 1987 Location: AA- Posts: 10,132	DVD burners are pretty universal in terms of size. However if you have a problem with the length of a standard burner Lite-Ons are significantly shorter. I put a Lite-On reader in a small, cramped computer for just that reason.