Which Lite-On DVD-ROM Drive

[ptmurphy]

I need a new DVD-ROM Drive and have determined, based on this forum, that the Lite-On 166S would be a good drive.

However, there are two models...

LTD-166S and
XJ-HD166S

Is there a difference?

Also, can I get an OEM version with no software? Or are there drivers and such that I will need?

Thanks a million in advance,

Phillip

[Treebeard]

This is the Lite-on dvd drive that I have. I get average rip speed of 8x. Great drive and a great price. $23 Oh, and its full version , comes with PowerDVD

[Super Warrior]

I agree with Treebeard.I have that lite-on DVD-rom drive in my pc and its performs great and ripps fast

$23 brand new is a damn good price as well.I paid $40 for mine at www.goroyalpc.com

[scottb721]

Lite-on joined forces with JVC for DVD drives to become JLMS. This change also showed up in model numbers where the LTD was replaced with XJ-HD. My LTD-165 is great.

The Lite-on site has nothing about DVD drives.

This is the correct site.
http://www.jlms.com.tw

[ptmurphy]

Thanks for the responses.

I have ordered an LTD-166S from J&R for $40.00 including shipping.

The L116X drive at $23 is a great deal, but they wanted almost $14 to ship the thing. I guess it is a matter of principle with me, but I couldn't pay $23 for something and then that much to shop it. Just give me a reasonable price and charge appropriate shipping.

Again, thanks for the help,

Phillip

[Mr Zippy]

Yes the models are just where DVD drives are now a joint venture with JVC...

My LTD-163 now shows as XJ-HD163 with the latest firmware.

All DVD firmware has now moved to a separate JVC Lite-on site.

Neil