Upcoming/Available 8x DVD Burners

[Gil T Pleasure]

Here’s a list of the upcoming/already available 8x DVD burners to date. I will be updating the list, as more information is available. Feel free to add to or correct any of the info below. Also if you have a link to a review, please let me know so I can add it to the list.


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ASUS

Model No: DRW-0804A
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: ???

Info:
http://event.asus.com.tw/computex2003/products/odd/drw-0804a/index.htm

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BENQ

Model No: DW820A (internal)
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: --

DVD-RW: --
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 10x
Price/Availability: Available now for $200 at Benq's website
Misc: 8MB internal buffer; Mt. Rainier compliant

Info:
http://www.benq.com/storage/storage_dvdrw_dw800a.html
http://www.benqshopper.com/bedw8xdvdr.html

Dual Layer/Dual format rumor:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8616

Review:
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Articles/Specific.asp?ArticleHeadline=BenQ+DRW800A+8x+...%2BRW&Series=0

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BTC

Model No: DRW 10081M
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: ???

Info:
http://www.btcusa.com/english/2-2-dvd_rw.htm#drw1008im
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031211/cgth001_1.html

Bitsetting Discussion:
http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81962

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BUFFALO

Model No: DVM-R88IU2 (USB2.0/Firewire external)
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: ???
CD-RW: ???
Price/Availability: Early February 2004 for around €240
Misc: Based on the upcoming Pioneer DVR-A07

Info:
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?lp=ja_en&url=http://buffalo.melcoinc...003/076_1.html
http://www.cdr-info.com/Sections/News/Details.asp?RelatedID=4579

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CREATIVE LABS

Model No: Dual 8X ???
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: Available now at Creative's website for $200
Misc: Bundled with the latest Nero 6 software suite

Info:
http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=9&subcategory=139&product=9599

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CYBER DRIVE

Model No: DX082D
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: --
DVD-RW: --
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 32x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: ???
Misc: 8 MB buffer

Info:
http://www.cyberdrive.com.tw/N-1/N-1-8XDVD+RW.htm

Review:
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Articles/Specific.asp?ArticleHeadline=Cyberdrive+DX082...%2BRW&Series=0

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EZQuest

Model No: Boa 8x (external)
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 10x
Price/Availability: FireWire model will cost $250 or $300 depending on bundled software. USB 2.0 model will also be available for $250.

Info:
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.asp?RelatedID=4685

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HP

Model No: DVD400i (internal); DVD400e (external)
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: --
DVD-RW: --
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 10x
Price/Availability: Internal model is available now at an estimated of $199; External model is will be available in December 2003 at around $279

Info:
http://www.cdr-info.com/Sections/News/Details.asp?RelatedID=4329
http://news.com.com/2100-1041-5102279.html

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I-O DATA

Model No: DVR-ABN8 (internal); DVR-iUN8 (external)
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 32x
CD-RW: 16x
Price/Availability: ???
Misc: Rebadge NEC ND-2500A

Info:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8632
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?lp=ja_en&url=http://www.watch.impres...204/iodata.htm
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?lp=ja_en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iodata...%2Fdvr-abn8%2F
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?tt=url&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomepage2.ni...a.htm&lp=ja_en

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I/O MAGIC

Model No: IDVDRW8D
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: October 2003 with an introductory price of $200
Misc: Supports HD-BURN; rebadged Optorite DD0401 drive.

Info:
http://www.iomagic.com/Products/show_all_results.asp?ProdID=IDVDRW8D
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8275

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KANO TECHNOLOGIES

Model No: K8Xtreme K8500RI-WHT (internal); K8500RU (external USB2.0); K8500RF (external Firewire)
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 32x
CD-RW: 16x
Price/Availability: Available now for $199 for the internal model; $299 for the external models

Info:
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/031208/85454_1.html

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LG

Model No: GSA-4082B
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
DVD-RAM: 3x
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 16x
Price/Availability: ???
Misc: The shipment is scheduled to start in February 2004.

Info:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8837
The shipment is scheduled to start in February 2004


Model No: GSA-4081B
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: 3x
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 16x
Price/Availability: ???
Misc: Identical to the GSA-4080B model; the 4081B has a newer firmware.

Info:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8699
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?lp=ja_en&url=http://www.watch.impres....html#gsa4081b


Model No: GSA-4080B
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: 3x
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 16x
Price/Availability: ???
Misc: Identical to the GSA-4081B model; the 4080B has an older firmware.

Info:
http://www.abxzone.com/forums/attachment.php?s=a71427b18e07968862833618bb6c5b2f&postid=556492

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LITEON

Model No: LDW-811S (internal); LDW-851S (internal); LDW-851SX (external);
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x internal model)
CD-RW: 24x internal model)
Price/Availability: Available now

Drive Info:
LDW-811S: http://www.liteonit.com.tw/ODD/english/new_p_e/english--p-drw8440.htm
LDW-811S: http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8374
LDW-851SX: http://www.cdr-info.com/Sections/News/Details.asp?RelatedID=4614

Bitsetting/Region-free Info:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8782

Drive Review:
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Articles/Specific.asp?ArticleHeadline=LiteOn+LDW%2D811...order&Series=0


Model No: SOHW-812S
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x)
CD-RW: 24x)
Price/Availability: ???

Info:
http://www.liteonit.com/ODD/english/new_p_e/english--p-drw8840.htm?s=abag97c21fbc56dabcd7fg

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MEMOREX

Model No: True 8X 8X8
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: Early January 2004 at a suggested retail price of $250

Info:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031202/latu019_1.html
http://memorex.com/products/product_display.php?cid=161&pid=684&oid=793

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MSI

Model No: DR8-A
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: ???
Misc: HD-Burn

Info:
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/detail_spec/product_detail.asp?model=DR8-A

Review:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=189

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NEC

Model No: ND-2300CA
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 32x
CD-RW: 16x
Price/Availability: ???

Info:
http://www.cdr-info.com/Sections/News/Details.asp?RelatedID=4217


Model No: ND-2500A
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 32x
CD-RW: 16x
Price/Availability: End of December 2003

Info:
http://www.cdr-info.com/Sections/News/Details.asp?RelatedID=4537
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?tt=url&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhomepage2.ni...a.htm&lp=ja_en

Review:
http://www.ac-server.com/index.htm

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NU TECH

Model No: DDW-081 (internal); HDW-081 (external USB2.0)
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: --
DVD-RW: --
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 10x
Price/Availability: Available now
Misc: Supports +R/+RW bitsetting (-R/-RW bitsetting to follow)

Info:
DDW-081: http://www.nu-global.com/1_english/3_products/01_ide.php?pID=3
HDW-081: http://www.nu-global.com/1_english/3_products/01_ide.php?pID=2

Review:
http://www.cdrlabs.com/reviews/index.php?reviewid=208
http://www.anandtech.com/printarticle.html?i=1909

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OPTORITE

Model No: DD0401
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: Available now
Misc: Supports HD-Burn; Drive upgradable to allow 8x max recording on DVD-R.

Info:
http://www.accesstek.com.tw/_english/2_product/01_feature.php?hID=2
http://www.optorite.com/dd0401.htm
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8388
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.asp?RelatedID=4703

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PACIFIC DIGITAL

Model No: Mach-8 U-30201 (internal); U-30202 (external)
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: ???
DVD-R: [color=BLUE]4x
DVD-RW: ???
DVD-RAM: ???
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: Internal model available now at an MSRP of $179; external model will be available at the end of December 2003.

Info:
http://www.pacificdigital.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=31&z=2

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PHILIPS

Model No: DVDR824P; DVDRW824K
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: --
DVD-RW: --
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 10x
Price/Availability: ???

Review:
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Articles/Specific.asp?ArticleHeadline=Philips+DVR824P+&Series=0
http://www.consumer.philips.com/global/b2c/ce/catalog/product.jhtml;jsessionid=ZXNX0BN...d=DVDRW824K_00

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PIONEER

Model No: DVR-A07
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: Available in January 2004 at an approximate price of €300

Info:
http://www.pioneer-eur.com/eur/company_news_pressrelease.jsp?category=news_121103_DVRA07

Review:
http://www.ac-server.com/index.htm

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PLEXTOR

Model No: PX-708A (internal), PX-708UF (external)
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: Available now

Misc: Supports Mt. Rainer; Ability to burn hi-quality 4x DVD+R at 8x speed

Tips & Tricks:
Hold the load button in for three green flashes, then release it and the tray opens. Insert DVD and rip at 8X!!! Repeat for any other DVD (reboot or new DVD). Thanks rozemab for the tip.

Info:
PX-708A: http://www.plextor.com/english/products/708A.html
PX-708UF: http://www.plextor.com/english/products/708UF.html

Reviews:
http://www.dvdwriters.co.uk/reviews/plextor/plextor708ap1.htm
http://www.tomshardware.com/storage/20031121/index.html
http://www.cdrlabs.com/reviews/index.php?reviewid=203
http://www.cdr-info.com/Sections/Articles/Specific.asp?ArticleHeadline=Plextor+PX%2D708A&Series=0
http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/121
http://www.hardwarezoom.com/viewcontent.jsp?ReviewID=173
http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?head=53&page=290
http://reviews.cnet.com/Plextor_PX_708A/4505-3212_7-30479221.html?tag=cnetfd.ld
http://www.extremetech.com/print_article/0,3998,a=108790,00.asp

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SAMSUNG

Model No: SR-P80B
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: ???
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: ???
DVD-RAM: ???
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 10x
Price/Availability: December 2003???

Info:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8092

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SONY

Model No: DRU-530A (internal), DRX-530UL (external)
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: Availability is expected by the end of 2003
Misc: Rebadged Optorite DD0401 drive ???; Drive upgradable to allow 8x and 4x max recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW, respectively.

Info:
http://www.cdr-info.com/Sections/News/Details.asp?RelatedID=4261
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProduc...uctSKU=DRU530A
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8874

Review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_DRU_530A/4505-3212_7-30581840.html?tag=cnetfd.ld
http://www.cdrlabs.com/reviews/index.php?reviewid=213

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SPEERDATA

Model No: [color=blue]???
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: ???
Misc: Probably a rebadged LiteOn LDW811S

Info:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8610

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Sunland

Model No: [color=blue]Digistor 8x (external)
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 32x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: ???

Info:
http://www.cdr-info.com/Sections/News/Details.asp?RelatedID=4701
http://www.digistor.com/products/int8xdual.html

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TDK

Model No: Indi 840G
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: Available now with a suggested retail price of $279
Misc: Rebadged Plextor PX-708A

Info:
http://www.tdk.com/dvdburners/indidvd8x.html
http://www.tdk.com/dvdburners/indidvd8xspecs.html

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TEAC

Model No: DV-W58E
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: --
DVD-RW: --
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 32x
CD-RW: 16x
Price/Availability: ???

Info:
http://www.teac.co.jp/dspd/product/optical/dv-w58e.html
http://support.ap.dell.com/docs/storage/p60337/en/specs.htm


Model No: DV-W58G
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 4x
DVD-R: 4x
DVD-RW: 2x
DVD-RAM: --
CD-R: 40x
CD-RW: 24x
Price/Availability: ???

Info:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8731
http://www.cdr-info.com/Sections/News/Details.asp?RelatedID=4619

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Note: The information shown here is for informational purposes only.

[qaidskey]

how do u think the memorex will stack up? and is "early january" the most info on the release?

[Gurm]

Bear in mind that only a handful of these drives are unique. The rest are relabels. But you knew that, right?

NEC, HP, Liteon, LG, Pioneer, Optorite - they all make their own burners.

Most of the others do not... including Plextor nowadays.

- Gurm

[PhilipL]

Withdrawn

[Gurm]

Don't forget Lite-On!

- Gurm

[qaidskey]

who does memorex source from? cuz they're the only ones with 40x cdr and 8x +/-R

[handyguy]

"Price/Availability: October 2003 with an introductory price of $200 "

(IoMagic)

This one dropped to $129 this week @ staples.... no including coupons you might find.

[Gil T Pleasure]

Bear in mind that only a handful of these drives are unique. The rest are relabels. But you knew that, right?

Sure do. Do you know which ones are unique and which ones are relabled? I've already stated some are (might be) relabeled like the Buffalo drive, I-O Data, and Speerdata.

the list of drives is pretty uselss without indicating what software packages are coming with the retail verions... Follow the links and check out the software packages that are coming with them

You're right, that's why I supplied the links (infos, reviews).

Please note that I did not intend for this list to be some sort of a comparison chart.

This one dropped to $129 this week @ staples.... no including coupons you might find.

Please provide links so that I can add it above.

[Gil T Pleasure]

According to this thread, the Sony DRU530A is a rebadged Optorite. Can anyone confirm this?

[ghoster]

inless you don't have one yet why bother fulling with the 8x writers when they will be dual layer burners just around the corner.

[Gil T Pleasure]

When dual layer DVD burners come out, I will start another, appropriately-titled thread. :P

[sidewinder33625]

Also might want to mention TDK 840G is a rebadged Plextor 708A. BTW, dual layer has a while to go and I would not count on it replacing 8x burners for quite some time.

[handyguy]

"Please provide links so that I can add it above."

Sold out. So links to sales are kind of pointless. But fatwallet.com Hot deal forum usually has links. for the latest sales, that might work better.

Staples: TDK 8x Dual format:
" Item #554434, on sale at $199.94 - $30 of $150 coupon (99083) - $40 MIR = $129.94.

That too was only last week; if only they kept them up longer for us.

[Gil T Pleasure]

@sidewinder33625,
Thanks for the info on the TDK drive. Added info to the list.

@handyguy,
That's pretty cheap for an 8x dual format drive.

[TheNooblet]

The LG GSA-4080B and the GSA-4081B are identical. The 4081B just has a newer firmware. I work for a computer distributor and we are direct with most of these manufacturers. Currently, we have the NEC, Plextor, Optorite, LG and MSI in the 8x models. Still waiting for the new Pioneer.....

[Gil T Pleasure]

Thanks for the info, TheNooblet.

Found this deal at HotDealsClub.com:

http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/SKU.asp?BCFlag=False&PageType=1&SKU=554889]Staples.com[/url] - 8x DVD±RW burner $110
IOmagic DVD±RW dual-format DVD burner can burn DVD+R up to 8x, DVD-R up to 4x, DVD+RW 4x, DVD-RW 2x, CD-R 40x, and CD-RW 24x. Price online is $130 with free shipping, coupon code 77640 gives $20 off $100.

The SVP website states the NEC2500A will be available starting tomorrow, January 6, 2004 for £99.98 Including VAT at 17.5%.

[TheNooblet]

We are getting the Pioneer 107/A07 drives in within the next 2 weeks. I'm planning on getting one of these, so I'll keep you guys up to date on my experiences with it.

[Gil T Pleasure]

Check out the side-by-side comparison of the Pioneer A07 and NEC 2500A. It seems to indicate that the A07 reads DVD-RAM at 2x max speed.

TheNooblet, when you get your A07/107, can you verify this?

Thanks!

[webdude]

checkout http://www.flamingmedia.com/ they have great pricing

wd

[Will Hay]

The SVP website states the NEC2500A will be available starting tomorrow, January 6, 2004 for £99.98 Including VAT at 17.5%.

Having just checked the site it's nearer £93
Very tempting but I'm just drawn to Pioneer drives (even though my current x1 speed Panasonic DVD-R/RAM has been flawless).
Will

[Gil T Pleasure]

Base on this thread, I'll note it above that the I-O Magic and Magic Spin 8x drives are rebadged Optorite DD0401 drives.

Also added above: Sony DRU-530A review @ cdrlabs.com

Lastly, added info on the LG GSA-4081B drive.

[qaidskey]

which is more likely to be a better drive, the NEC2500A or the Memorex dual 8x?

[falberni]

pls disregard.

[soimcrazy]

when is the new Memorex 8x dvd writer going to be released?

[Gil T Pleasure]

Added info on the Liteon SOHW-812S drive.

Also, according to CDRInfo.com, Optorite DD0401 owners will be able to upgrade their drive with an upcoming firmware, allowing them to record at 8x on DVD-R discs.

On sale this week at Office Max:
Spin Magic 8x dual format drive for $79.99 after $50 MIR.

[stiltman]

On sale this week at Office Max:
Spin Magic 8x dual format drive for $79.99 after $50 MIR.

http://www.salescircular.com says it's an IOMagic, but if you go to officemax.com it's not listed, least I couldn't find it

[Gil T Pleasure]

FYI, not all Spin Magic drives are rebadged Optorite. The one that bunker bought at CompUSA was made by Top Glory Electronics.

PM from bunker (reproduced here with his permission)

CompUSA has a sale on the drive right now and it is not an Optorite. I originally bought it from Microcenter for $180 last week and it was the optorite. Microcenter wouldn't price match compUSA's price in this past Sunday's ad so I went and bought it from CompUSA.

When I opened the compusa drive it looked completely different from the one bought at MC. The new drive still said MagicSpin on the label, but the manufacturer is Top Glory Electronics. I posted this in a review about the I/O Magic drive.

https://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters.php?DVDnameid=210&Search=Search&list=0#comments

[Gil T Pleasure]

Owner of Sony DRU-530A or DRX-530UL drives will have the oppurtunity to upgrade their drive to allow them to burn DVD-R and DVD-RW at 8x and 4x max speed, respectively.

[Ryan_Cawdor]

Khypermedia has an 8X drive now. Link:

http://www.khypermediaco.com/dvdrw_dri_8x.html

[qaidskey]

Okay... does anyone know what release date of the new memorex drive