pioneer ao8/108

[malibu76]

Hey everyone, I am not sure if this is the right section for this, but do you guys know what the difference in the a08 and 108 are? Also do you know if they come with the necc software to install the dvd burner??

It was suggested to me that this drive would be the way to go.

thanks,

Jimmy

[Bodyslide]

Here is a review Hope this helps.

http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=10114

The DVR-A08XL is a retail version That come's in a box with all the software included. The DVR-108 is a barebones unit with no software.

Link to the software with the A08 version
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/article/0,,2076_17573091_140981209,00.html

[Capmaster]

Moving to the DVD Writer forum ...

[overclockxp]

the 108 is the OEM version of the A08. Luckily Pioneer will provide firmware updates for its OEM drives. Sony doesn't.

The A08 has a honeycomb chasis to reduce noise. The two drives are mechanically different.

The 108 (OEM) can be had at newegg for $79. No software.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-129-156&depa=0
The A08 (Retail) can be bought for $143. software included. No blank media.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-129-153&depa=0

Using >NIL:'s hacked firmware you can burn anything at 16x. May not read well but you can do it.

I have one of the retail A08 drives and it is nice and quiet.

[malibu76]

What do you mean it wont read well? So what speed media should I get and what speed can I burn at and get a quality pic? Also this firmware stuff, how does it work?