DVD+R Question

[scottrwn98]

Does anyone know anything about a Cendyne internal DVD+R/RW drive
? Staples has an add for this particular for $159.

http://instorespecials.staples.com/staples/listing_detail.asp?listingid=-2098576366&st...78647&offerid=

This is the link to the page. Is this a good idea? or should I consider another DVD burner?

[orbital517]

Sounds like a decent drive at a good price. But before you buy it, make sure it's not a rebadged NEC 1100A. If it is an NEC........DON'T BUY IT. I originally had the 1100A and it is BY FAR the worst piece of hardware that I have ever owned. It ruined many of my blank DVD-RW disks, it produced many "coasters", and froze up my computer just about everytime I used it.


Just giving you a heads up on the experience that I had.

[Suave74]

I originally had the 1100A and it is BY FAR the worst piece of hardware that I have ever owned. It ruined many of my blank DVD-RW disks, it produced many "coasters", and froze up my computer just about everytime I used it.

I also have a nec 1100A but have not had and probs with it yet, I backed up about 50 DVDs and all came out fine.. Comp never locked up once. It can with my Dell 3.06 ghz and 512 ram...

[andkiich]

I have the NEC 1100A drive and it has worked flawlessly for roughly 50 burns with a decent cross section of media.

Your mileage maya vary and every computer is different, so you may or may not have problem with the NEC.

[Redd]

I would consider a burner that will include all formatts, both + and - media. You'll get more bang for your buck

[orbital517]

You guys are the lucky ones. I was hoping that my first DVD burner (NEC1100A) was going to be good, but it was nothing but a frustrating experience. But now with my Pioneer 105 and TDK 440n, i'm a happy camper.

[scottrwn98]

+ or -

I hear that - is a lot better than + but all that is really out there or that comes with new computers is +. So, what should I get? I like that new Sony that does DVD+-R/RW CD-R/RW etc. But its expensive and external. I would like to get an external + and - so I can go from computer to computer. Any suggestions?

Thanks a bunch !

[Gil T Pleasure]

Sounds like a decent drive at a good price. But before you buy it, make sure it's not a rebadged NEC 1100A. ... It ruined many of my blank DVD-RW disks, it produced many "coasters", and froze up my computer just about everytime I used it.

Orbital,

Was that a typo or did you actually use a -RW disc on the NEC 1100A (which is only a +R/+RW drive)?

[LanEvo7]

+ or - doesn't matter. One thing to consider though, is bulk media that you order online, -R will be less expensive. +R bulk discs costs roughly 60%-100% more than -R bulk discs. If you plan to buy media retail, like in staples, best buy, etc, it really doesn't matter what you get.

[-jsl-]

You guys are the lucky ones. I was hoping that my first DVD burner (NEC1100A) was going to be good, but it was nothing but a frustrating experience. But now with my Pioneer 105 and TDK 440n, i'm a happy camper.

No you seem to be the only one in this forum that consider the ND-1100A bad so I would say you're the unlucky one. And you're whining about it in every single NEC thread...
BTW your 440N only has minor changes in the hardware from the ND-1100A. It has the same chipsets and PUH and is manufactured by NEC.

[Bob W]

I also have a NEC 1100A and it's worked flawlessly for me so far.

[Lexus]

My NEC1100A has been faultless since I got it, unlike my other previous 2 writers. Not a single coaster yet.