New DVD/CD burner

[Terrahertz]

I just bought this baby and Im loving it

http://www.plextor.com/english/products/716A.htm

 

[ming]

looks interesting. but i'm sticking with mine for the time being.

 

[Terrahertz]

Ive heard that drive has some issues. How is it working out for you with different media.

 

[ming]

it's doing pretty good.. just doesnt support -r/rw.

 

[ming]

i only use the writer for backups anyway... and to play dvds

 

[melon]

If I didn't already own a Plextor 708A, I would have bought a 716A. :up:

Melon

 

[dreamliner77]

I've also heard that there's been problems with the 716. The 712 is stable as a rock though.

 

[LordOfLA]

I have an LG 4160B Supports every disc format on earth cdrinfo put it alongside the pioneer DVr-108 and ahead of the pelxtor so I'm happy

 

[American Zombie]

Did you upgrade the firmware yet?

There was an upgrade just released on December 13th to [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Version 1.02 and I imagine anything in stores still has older firmware.[/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Improved write quality on DVD media[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Improved write quality at 12X on some 8X rated media[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Improved performance to execute AutoStratagy[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Fixed a bug where a format might fail while be performed[/font]

 

[Kush]

the best is the nec 3500a

 

[LordOfLA]

the LG is ranked better than the nec 3500a.

 

[LordOfLA]

for those that nede proof of my claims: http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=11079&PageId=0

 

[dreamliner77]

on cdfreaks, the BenQ 1620 is generally considered the best available drive right now.