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29-12-2006, 06:54 AM
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DVD writer - which to buy?
I plan to buy a DVD writer. Which one should i go in for? Is sony's 18X DRU830A fine?
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29-12-2006, 10:40 AM
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GUNNING DOWN TEAMS
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
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I plan to buy a DVD writer. Which one should i go in for? Is sony's 18X DRU830A fine?
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WRONG SECTION=> h/w setion
Its good if u rate SONY products high....else if ur looking for others also then
BENQ> LITEON > SONY...
If interested other than sony will let u know the model nos..else sony drive u selected is also good one 
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29-12-2006, 11:41 AM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
sony is fine...also samsung...
try to find with diff.. shops...
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29-12-2006, 12:32 PM
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GaurishSharma.com
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
for either sony DRU830A or benq 1650
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29-12-2006, 01:18 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
No to samsung/Lg ..........................
Buy a Liteon/HP/Sony
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29-12-2006, 02:21 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
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Originally Posted by codename_romeo
No to samsung/Lg ..........................
Buy a Liteon/HP/Sony
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I agree to it too.
Samsung and LG are known to cause a hell lot of problems; you can experience once you buy one  .
Sony is the best, Liteon is also good
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29-12-2006, 02:30 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Liteon is the best i suppose
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29-12-2006, 03:42 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Lite on is d best.
Don't even think abt samsung its giving me a hell lot of troubles.
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29-12-2006, 03:48 PM
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In The Zone
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Asus 1608ps3 which is actually a Pioneer drive or LG H10N/H12N. If you can find a benq 1640/1650/1655, those are good as well. The newer sony DRU-830A is a samsung rebadge and a pathetic drive. Stay away from it. Stay away from samsungs/liteys/sonys. There are better choices out there. Also don't get carried away by the 18X and 20X or whatever ratings. Finally what matters is write quality if you want to keep the discs for long. Of the drives available in india nothing beats the LG, Benq and Asus in write quality. The Benq is hard to get and the other two are relatively easier.
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29-12-2006, 06:28 PM
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Wise Old Owl
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
LITE ON SHM 165P6S ... very good drive ..
also look out for BENQ DW 1640 OR 1650 -
i personally have both LITE ON SHM 165P6S AND BENQ DW 1640 .. both are excellent drives .. also newer lite on drives are very good .. not sure abt the models though...
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29-12-2006, 11:12 PM
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Right Off the Assembly Line
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Thanks all for the advice!
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Can u pls give me Liteon India's website address?
Last edited by asudevan; 29-12-2006 at 11:12 PM.
Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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30-12-2006, 12:48 AM
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Rising ApocalypsE
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Media Tech provide LITEON>If u r in Mumbai,u wont be having problem because all of their activities run from there or If u r in New Delhi or NCR,LITEON have autorized service centre in Nehru Place.
NOTE:-Only go for that which has service centre in ur city.Things are almost same but optical drives need servicing.SO put it in ur first priorities(SERVICES).
I ''' suggest LITEON or SONY.I have LITEON & its really good.
Samsung & LG....uhhh...
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Last edited by keith_j_snyder2; 30-12-2006 at 11:22 PM.
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30-12-2006, 05:15 AM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Yes go for Liteon or sony
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30-12-2006, 06:04 AM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
sony dru 830A with 18x speed is fine and cost is also reasonable
SONY ROCKS !!!!!!!
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30-12-2006, 12:13 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
whether u want with 1 lightscribe or 2 non lightscribe but with DVD RAM or 3 non lightscribe ,non DVD RAM , DVD +- RW only ?
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30-12-2006, 12:18 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
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whether u want with 1 lightscribe or 2 non lightscribe but with DVD RAM or 3 non lightscribe ,non DVD RAM , DVD +- RW only ?
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dont confuse him..if he doesnt knows it..he iwll hardly be using it...keep it simple....if he would have specifeid then its okay
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30-12-2006, 01:32 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Lightscribe with DVD RAM :- Lite-On SHM-165P6S (@3085) >Lite-On SHM-165H6S (@3650)
Lightscribe but NO DVD RAM :- BenQ DW1655 .
No Lightscribe , DVD RAM :- Lite-On SHM 165PS (@2450) > Sony DRU 830A(18x) >Sony DRU 820A(16x)(@2900) > BenQ DW 1650 (@4000)
DVD±RW :- BenQ DW1640 > Lite-On SOHW-1635S(2350) > Sony DRU 810A (basically a rebadged Benq DW 1640 )
MY PICS : Lite-On SHM-165P6S , Lite-On SHM 165PS & Sony DRU 820A , Lite-On SOHW-1635S & BenQ DW1640.
NOTE :
[1] DVD RAM is more suitable to data backups & use in camcorders than DVD +/- RWs.
[2] Lightscribe is an innovative technology tht allows to put a pic of 1s choice (image is in grayscale ) on the CD cover ( requires spcl media ).
Good for personalised labelling , gifts .
[3] Prices of some models (may) hav fallen significantly , n r not latst .
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30-12-2006, 01:49 PM
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In The Zone
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Here's some info for ppl who are recommending that POS Sony DRU-830A ROFL 
http://www.techenclave.com/forums/525246-post1.html
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30-12-2006, 03:24 PM
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Rising ApocalypsE
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Thats just one person...anyone else faces the same?u know not everyone faces same problem,there must be something wrong with this one.If u feel so then read my previous post.
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30-12-2006, 04:04 PM
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Wise Old Owl
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Liteon
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30-12-2006, 05:22 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Dont look at the drive's write speed cuz u'll only get 16x DVD media in the market now at cheap rates,just forget bout the '18X' thing.SONY's drives r gr8 but their after sales service sux.
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30-12-2006, 05:42 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
I'd pick up a Benq 1650/70 or a Pioneer if I can find one.
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30-12-2006, 06:13 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
 i buy 2 sony dvd writer and both r having same problem.every bootup it make noise and reading is not good then i buyed a smasung dvd writer
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30-12-2006, 06:17 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
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i buy 2 sony dvd writer and both r having same problem.every bootup it make noise and reading is not good then i buyed a smasung dvd writer |
Congrats after one year the samsung drive will give u 'nightmares'. If not then consider that you are one of the luckiest person around.
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30-12-2006, 11:12 PM
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Right Off the Assembly Line
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Majority votes for Liteon. So can someone pls give Liteon's contact address/website?
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30-12-2006, 11:23 PM
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Rising ApocalypsE
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Liteon
Company:- MediaTech India
Contact:- 022-26361111
Email:- sales@mediatechindia.com
Web:- www.mediatechindia.com
THere u go....GRAB IT BUDDY!!!
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31-12-2006, 12:17 PM
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In The Zone
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
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Originally Posted by asudevan
Majority votes for Liteon. So can someone pls give Liteon's contact address/website?
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If you really want a good drive then check cdrlabs or cdfreaks or cdrinfo. Majority opinion deciding your purchase is real lame . Also to the person who was shunning that dude... the new Sony DRU830A is *MADE BY SAMSUNG*. Wake up!
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31-12-2006, 07:38 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
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Congrats after one year the samsung drive will give u 'nightmares'. If not then consider that you are one of the luckiest person around.
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READ Ch@Os QUOTE
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02-01-2007, 07:43 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
Planning to buy a DVD Writer
Have zeroed in on these two
LiteON LH16A1P Super All Write (Rs.1950)
LiteON SHW1635 S (Rs. 1850)
which one shud i buy and re they gud choices
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02-01-2007, 09:12 PM
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Re: DVD writer - which to buy?
both r gud choices . For 100 bucks more u get DVD RAM read/write ability n so I will go with all rite 1 .
Also the latest sony DVD writer SONY DVD RW DW-G120A dual layer writer
is a rebadged LITE-ON SHM-165P6S. So u can che out this 1 also .
DVD RAM is more suitasble for data backups n use in camcorders .
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