Just bought Ricoh 5240 4x DVD+R/RW for $104.99 from New Egg!

[killerfish]

Can't wait to get it. What a great deal on a 4x +R/RW burner with Bitsetting. Bundled SW ain't too bad either: Nero 6 OEM

[SLICK RICK]

Avlogic.com has the NEC +/- R/RW drive for $118.

SLICK RICK

[killerfish]

sure do, but not personally interested in a 'dash' drive or 'multi' w/o bitsetting.

[SLICK RICK]

Just thought I would throw that deal in for anyone interested.

SLICK RICK

[killerfish]

that's cool. For a second, thought your were trying to stick it to me!

[Elwood]

sure do, but not personally interested in a 'dash' drive or 'multi' w/o bitsetting.

What happens if the MINUS format wins the format war??

[tompika]

There is no war

[triphop]

There is a "war" but you can ignore it. You can always buy a new burner when a clear winner emerges. For my money I bought a dual format burner but I believe that within a year the + camp will emerge as the market leader.

[killerfish]

That's why bitsetting is important. I can set my burn to 'dvd-rom' or even dash if important. Even still the format confusion isn't going away anytime soon. ..So, by the time it's cleared up, either there will be a whole new standard or even if Dash wins out, it'll be time for a new drive

[tumbar]

Since I already own a Pioneer 104 DVD-R 2X, think I will just stick with it.

I think 1 year from now the dust will have settled and the format direction will be clearer.

Ofcourse by that time, there will be a new media of some type...lol

I'm sticking with my 104 till christmas of 2004...well unless I change my mind...

[Blenny]

Can't wait to get it. What a great deal on a 4x +R/RW burner with Bitsetting. Bundled SW ain't too bad either: Nero 6 OEM

I just bought this drive from NewEgg a few days ago :P.
It didn't come with any software though (just bare drive), but I didn't need it anyways.

Works great, I updated the firmware to 1.11 RPC-1 and I allready burned some DVD+R's with bitsetting set to DVD-ROM, My old 2nd generation DVD player plays them fine 8)

[tompika]

Works great, I updated the firmware to 1.11 RPC-1 and I allready burned some DVD+R's with bitsetting set to DVD-ROM, My old 2nd generation DVD player plays them fine 8)

Thats the way aha-aha I like it.

[StudeBarc]

KC & The Sunshine Band.....really Tompika...I had you pegged as younger than that.

Blenny, another satisfied "bit-setter"....good for you!

Regards
Studebarc

[Gazorgan]

I just bought a 52x24x52 CDRW for $29.95 after rebates, no tax, free shipping. I remember buying a 8x4x12 SCSI CDRW 3 years ago for over $150.

Now the original post is for a 4x +RW for $109. A followup post said a 4x +/- RW for $120. How much do you think you could get a 2/2.4x + or - for in February??? I'm guessing $79.95???

The 8x +RW / 4x -RW is under $200 with the right coupons. Prices are falling fast!!! Buy one of each and be done with it p

Besides, -R is doomed for technical reason. It's physically impossible to do 16x, and 8x is exceedingly difficult. On the other hand, +R can do 16x just fine. This has to do with how the data is physically burned, not any brand loyalty.

[handyguy]

Be sure to get patches for Nero6 before you use it.

[killerfish]

Just got the Burner installed. 2 backups with Bitsetting to DVD-ROM, and both PERFECT burns! Interestingly, my case temps actually went down when switching out my CD-Burner for this DVD burner. I have a Small Form Factor PC, so low temps are VERY important!

[StudeBarc]

killerfish,

Good for you! Bit-setting is a handy feature to those who know of it and know how to use it.

Out of curiosity what DVD Player are you using that you required the Rom bit-set for?

Happy Boyning at any rate!

Regards
Studebarc :P