Pioneer A05, Where do I get it???

[greig2000_uk]

Im looking to buy this burner and would like to know the price tag (and whereabouts)? Would also like ALOT more info on the burn problems alot of people seem to be getting!!! I have had the A04 for around 6 weeks and have used ICE White media only (no probs) but when I read the stuff about the A05 with certain media not writing....

[LanceSteel]

You can try these guys:

http://www.hypermicro.com/store/index.htm

I've purchased stuff from them before and they've been very reliable. What's wrong with your a04 that makes you want to twist to the a05?

[greig2000_uk]

A04 is fine, but It's kinda like going back to the 1X or 2X CD writing, I just feel the need for speed, or I just got the bug, either way I want the best available for now.
You would'nt have a U.K link for me LanceSteel would you??

[BJ_M]

u are aware of the price of 4 x media ? and of the fact that 4x media may not play on your dvd player ?

[greig2000_uk]

4X is expensive, but it will drop>get better>settle down...I expect the war will go on for some time yet, but in the mean time the A05 will (hopefully) still burn the slow stuff as the A04 does, I just want some feed back on the performance of the new drive cause I have some cash now but with xmas coming up...... ?

[tumbar]

299 @ www.videoguys.com . Personally, I'd stick with the 104, but then I hate being on the bleeding edge. I prefer to stay six month behind the curve. Helps my nerves as well as my pocket book!

[greig2000_uk]

thnx for the reply Tumbar, but I need a U.K link, the drive was supposed to be released on the 20th November here and I cant find it anywhere..

[Kennyshin]

You can try these guys:

http://www.hypermicro.com/store/index.htm

I've purchased stuff from them before and they've been very reliable. What's wrong with your a04 that makes you want to twist to the a05?

Too high there. Should be about $195.

[BJ_M]

$195 for the 105 ? get out of town .. thats less than cost but if
you can find one at that price ill give you extra 20$ for it ..


cheapest on pricewatch is 287$ with most people selling for 290 - 299

[ironwood321]

www.scan.co.uk aprox £210
www.microwarehouse.co.uk aprox £198
http://www.microwarehouse.co.uk/product.asp?sku=E445450

Pioneer A05

Any one know where to get 4x media in ulk from the UK www.valuemedia.co.uk don't have any yet.

[greig2000_uk]

cheers ironwood, I will check it out now.

[Craig Tucker]

CCL computers £160+ vat, in fact they have replaced the 104 with the 105, and the 105 is actually cheaper than the 104 was.

http://www.cclcomputers.co.uk/pricenav/retailframe.htm

[ironwood321]

The CCL computer price £162.96 exclusive vat
So that works out at £191.48 inclusive VAT

Slightly cheaper

Best work out prices with postage to find out which ones work out cheper for you. Or they could be in the neighbourhood so you could call round.

[Craig Tucker]

Actually if you order online you qualify for the trade 1+ price, which is £160.05 +vat. I didn't think you would be worried about the 5p.

Delivery is £5.50 + vat

[dolphin2002]

Hi I have just bought a A05 and eeeekk you guys have found it alot cheaper(£177 plus vat) but thats the edge.If it helps I got it from dabs

http://www.dabs.com/products/prod-search.asp?action=search&tid=464&mid=305&ob=price
2-3 days (£4) and they email you all the way from dispatch to on you door Great

On the subject of media,i have noticed that alot of shops/suppliers will if asked make you a mixed bundle of all avail(i got 20 DVD-r's for £20) some X2 X1 etc and then when you find that works the best Buy bulk etc..
I have tried the following todate
1)Infiniti(x1)
2)White labels Blue Cover(x1) and Yellow/gold Cover(x2).
if you need more info as i work thru the stack let me know.
But I agree with one comment if yo have ao4 I would hold on to your money until the Combi's(DVD+/- R/RW Sony HP) etc sorth themselves out.

[Craig Tucker]

You can also get a DVD-R trial pack from here

[greig2000_uk]

@ craigtucker: Thnx for all the info m8,

@ dolphin2002: how about "ice white" media in the A05? I will be looking to get a good few cheap DVD-R's for my AVI's. Never thought about the combi drives either-I thought the compatibility issue for older players couldent be fixed?

[bumblebe]

u are aware of the price of 4 x media ? and of the fact that 4x media may not play on your dvd player ?

hum, first I hear that 4x media might not play in a DVD player. Where did you read that ?

[Indiana Jones]

I am also getting a Pioneer 105 but mine is a christmas present and I got it for £187.53 + p&p which was £8 I think for special delievery so total still under £200 with next day delievery which I think is a good price.