Which is better: Pioneer DVR-107D or Lite-On SOHW-812S?

[maldb]

I'm asking in terms of writing quality and 8X media compatibility. I don't care about firmware hacks and the like.

As always, thanks for your input.

[QuaiBoy]

Unless you are getting either for less than $50, I'd look at the SOHW-1213S or the DVR-108. The 1213S runs almost the same price as the 812s, and the 108 is just under $100. I chose the 108 based on my great experience with the 106 and 4x+DL. It should be here in a few days. Lots of happy forum members use Pioneer drives, just do a search.

Best of Luck,
-Evan-

[budz]

Dual layer media will be very expensive. I'd wait until prices of dual layer media come down. I wouldn't want to pay $10.00 a disc. If you can afford dual layer media then purchase the Pioneer 108. The Pioneer 107d is a good drive. It'll be put on my next computer that will only do video editing. Lucky I have a Antec computer case where I can easily remove my optical drives. No screws need to be removed the dvd burners slide out easily. I'd suggest you purchase a 107d but remember it's reading 2x speed is locked. In order to rip dvds at a faster speed you would need to use the hacked firmware. Or just get a dvd-rom to rip dvd files.

[maldb]

Dual layer media will be very expensive. I'd wait until prices of dual layer media come down. I wouldn't want to pay $10.00 a disc. If you can afford dual layer media then purchase the Pioneer 108. The Pioneer 107d is a good drive. It'll be put on my next computer that will only do video editing. Lucky I have a Antec computer case where I can easily remove my optical drives. No screws need to be removed the dvd burners slide out easily. I'd suggest you purchase a 107d but remember it's reading 2x speed is locked. In order to rip dvds at a faster speed you would need to use the hacked firmware. Or just get a dvd-rom to rip dvd files.

Thanks for the info - I could care less about dual layer: I'm not paying $10 for a blank disc, that's just plain crazy. I can wait 2-3 years for the prices to drop. As for DVD ripping, I always use a DVD-ROM. The price difference between the 107 and 108 at Newegg is only $14, so there's a big incentive to go with the 108. Dunno now. Decisions, decisions...

[ViRaL1]

Even if you're not doing DL, the 108 does 12x and 16x on SL media vs 8x on the 107. I'd say go for the 108.

[maldb]

OK, I ordered the 108 and should get it within a few days. Thanks.