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Old 13th Dec 03, 03:04 PM
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I've been using a 2.4X Sony DRU 500 since they first came out. It has updated firmware for the new 4X disks.

I used up the last of my Memorex 4X DVD +R's and couldn't find more. Got some no-name 1-4X blanks. Movie discs burned on these discs showed video drop out and some jerkyness, making them unpleasant to watch. I got some -R 1-4X blanks and the first burn was a coaster.

I went on a broader search for blanks and ended up buying Plextor PX 708A and now I burn good dvd movies on either +R or -R. And now at 4X. Nice.

I'm wondering if the Sony is going south, or possibly if it was damaged when I tried to burn on 4X DVD's before I realized the firmware had to be upgraded.

It still burns but the last burn was a disk with video drop out--looks like pixels that are blank.

This is just a comment on my recent experiences and pleasure at once again being able to reliably burn dvd's.
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Good to know. I am expecting Mr. Klaus aka Santa to be dropping off sum kind of DVD Burnr. Haven't been keeping up on the reviews and what's available or teh new ones being released. All personal experiences /nfo is good. Thanks rikytik
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I too have the Plextor 708A. The few DVD's I burned on it made solid copies. I am very content with it, not to mention it has dropped in price since it was first released... Now if I could only get my hands on a few 8x DVD+R's to test out.

I just love the fact that this drive supports all available formats as well as adding speed to the burning process.

I totally recommend the 708A to anyone looking for a DVD burner. I am sure that there are plenty of other drives out their that are just as good... I chose to go with Plextor because I only had great experiences with them... I upgraded from the 504A to the 708A.

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I too have the Plextor 708A.  The few DVD's I burned on it made solid copies.  I am very content with it, not to mention it has dropped in price since it was first released... Now if I could only get my hands on a few 8x DVD+R's to test out. 

I just love the fact that this drive supports all available formats as well as adding speed to the burning process.

I totally recommend the 708A to anyone looking for a DVD burner.  I am sure that there are plenty of other drives out their that are just as good...  I chose to go with Plextor because I only had great experiences with them...  I upgraded from the 504A to the 708A.

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I've got all the same from Pacific Digital = DVD 4x Dual Internal IDE which support all formats..
I recomend to all it cost me $89.98 from "Staple" store..
If anybody lookin for good price and quality for Memorex DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW
then STAPLES on Web or in Loco Store have plenty of them = 10pak $19 I paid for each.
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Old 15th Dec 03, 09:52 AM
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Take a look at the notes on this page.

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I using a pioneer dvdr104 which has given me a pretty good writing experience so far but I may try some other brands eventually. Specs here:http://www.e-tronicdepot.net/html/pioneerdvr104.htm
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If you are ready to buy a Plextor, within the next 24hours, this looks like the best price around...


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When you find some let me know too JD :P
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