return ND2500A or buy DVD-ROM?

[mr_simonward]

Bought a NEC ND2500A recently, and had a few trouble getting the media right:
https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=845048#845048


But now i've got a problem with reading original DVD's that are the slightest bit mucky or scratched. The NEC ND2500A cant read these to decrypt or play (but they play ok in standalone player - so cant be that bad).


So:

- Do I return the drive and ask for a different one?
(if so - which one?)

- Or do I just buy a DVD-ROM drive?
(if so - are there any DVD-ROM drives that are known for this same problem that I should stay away from? Also, would it be OK to get a NEC DVD-ROM like the DV-5800?- simply because it'll look nice sat next to the ND2500A, or should would this drive have the same problem as it's 'burning big brother'?)

cheers in advance...

[budz]

I would return the drive and get a replacement. Just my opinion. Or get different burner like a Plextor or Pioneer.

[mr_simonward]

I would return the drive and get a replacement.

I don't think this is a 'fault' with my burner - just the way it is with this model...

"Negative: Problems with reading discs that is not in perfect condition."
from review "NEC ND-2500A (DVD±RW) - Conclusion"
http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/134/10

(obviously I read this after buying the ND2500A).

I'm just trying to weigh up the pro's and con's. Every product has it's + & -, and I wonder if I should accept this minus, because of all the plus...

[budz]

I guess it would come down to what you will be comfortable with. I agree that every brand has their pros and cons. Good luck!

[offline]

I don't think this is a 'fault' with my burner - just the way it is with this model...

So if all NEC units of this model exhibit the same fault, it is no longer
a fault but a side effect? So what is a side effect? Traditionally a marketing ploy by drug companies that know their drugs are going
to make you ill in some way (whether they cure you or not), but want
to make sure you don't focus on the negative effect of the drug.