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I am thinking of getting myself one of these new-fangled DVD writers and have deceidedon the NEC 2500a. Can anyone recommend a reputable online supplier ? Or suggest a real store in the South Wales area that stock em ?
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Buddha says that, while he may show you the way, only you can truly save yourself, proving once and for all that he's a lazy, fat bastard. -
Excellent choice. Not sure if Newegg.com ships there, but that's where I got mine. $99US right now...
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You'll have to go to Cardiff, boyo . Or buy online, ebuyer SVP scan dabs etc (kelkoo?)
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Originally Posted by RabidDog You'll have to go to Cardiff, boyo .
Where ? I have looked at various websites for places but nothing showing as stocking the NEC.
My last experience with online shopping was less than satisfactory so I am after a little face to face purchase this time !!Originally Posted by RabidDog
Buddha says that, while he may show you the way, only you can truly save yourself, proving once and for all that he's a lazy, fat bastard. -
You could try PC World - they often have stuff that ins't listed on their web site.
Just because you got bummed by Overclockers shouldn't put you off buying online - there's plenty of choice:
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPC-NEC_NEC_ND_2500A_DVD_RW_RW_No_SoftwareRegards,
Rob -
the online stores I mentioned are also v cheap. (thats gotta count for something!) Also dont forget Amazon.. more expensive but better customer service
N.B do you have a little face?? I know the welsh are strange looking
Corned beef is now made to a higher standard than at any time in history.
The electronic components of the power part adopted a lot of Rubycons. -
On the front page, top right corner, it says where you can get it cheapest & the price is displayed & you click on it, input your zip code, it scans all the stores gives you the prices & best price with shipping & tax. Sometimes it doesn't display on the main page but I see it often.
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No I don't have a little faceOriginally Posted by RabidDogthe online stores I mentioned are also v cheap. (thats gotta count for something!) Also dont forget Amazon.. more expensive but better customer service
N.B do you have a little face?? I know the welsh are strange looking but that doesn't mean I'm not strange looking :P
Picked up an NEC yesterday at Opal Computers. Already backup my Spaced Series 1 DVD no problems.
I have put the NEC on IDE3 (RAID or ATA compatible) and noticed that the buffer drops to 9% whilst burning. Is this nomal ?
Buddha says that, while he may show you the way, only you can truly save yourself, proving once and for all that he's a lazy, fat bastard. -
Is IDE 3 a RAID connection? If so, move it to the IDE 2 cable - optical devices and RAID don't mix well, as I discovered when burning with my Sony was using up 100% of the CPU for no good reason.
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I got one at accupc, and when it had a problem, they sent a replacement no questions asked.
I will patronize them in the future surely.
Andy
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Yes IDE3 is a RAID connection, but I already have a CDRW and a DVD Rom drive plus 2 HDD using up my IDE1 & 2 connections, so I was hoping to just plug the NEC into one of the remaining 2 IDE slots. Is this a non starter ? The drive works fine but I do notice the buffer drops wildly whilst burning to CDR or DVDROriginally Posted by rhegedus
Buddha says that, while he may show you the way, only you can truly save yourself, proving once and for all that he's a lazy, fat bastard. -
Take the slave HD off IDE 1 and put it on IDE 3.
The general concensus is that DVD burners should be set as masters, so move whatever is master on IDE 2 to be the slave on IDE 1 and then put the NEC in its place.
Personally, I'd ditch the CDRW altogether as the NEC will probably burn CDs just as fast.Regards,
Rob -
I might end up ditching the CDRW but I will try moving the swapping a HDD for the NEC and see what happens.Originally Posted by rhegedus
Buddha says that, while he may show you the way, only you can truly save yourself, proving once and for all that he's a lazy, fat bastard. -
The NEC will still be a slave...
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Rob -
I was gonna go withOriginally Posted by rhegedus
IDE1 Master HDD
IDE1 Slave HDD
IDE2 Master NEC
IDE2 Slave DVDRom
Will this be OK ? I am gonna ditch the CDRW even though it looks cool with 3 Drive trays on the front of my tower 8)
Buddha says that, while he may show you the way, only you can truly save yourself, proving once and for all that he's a lazy, fat bastard. -
Buy a cheap £10-£20 PCI ide card and you can add another 2/4 devices or keep your beloved CDRW.
Corned beef is now made to a higher standard than at any time in history.
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I didn't think of thatOriginally Posted by RabidDog
I was just hoping to be able to use the existing IDE3 & 4 to add devices. I may get a PCI card on the weekend.
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