Pioneer 107 D --- Drivers?

[catracho]

Hello:

Where I can download drivers for the Pioneer 107D BK DVD Writer??

I tried DL-ing drivers on www.pioneerelectronics.com, but they arent avaliable.

[richdvd]

if you are using a newer version of Windows, you shouldn't need drivers.
but here is a link to a few drivers....

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/article/0,,2076_4273_51968,00.html

[JohnnyCNote]

Hello:

Where I can download drivers for the Pioneer 107D BK DVD Writer??

I tried DL-ing drivers on www.pioneerelectronics.com, but they arent avaliable.

Do you mean firmware?

[catracho]

No, not firmware,

Im asking about drivers for Windows XP.

I want buy an OEM Drive and I want to know where I can download drivers for the install process.

Maybe the Pioneer dont need drivers??

[MeTaLgEaRsOoTy]

hahahah..they dont need drivers..hehe.
for any version of windows.
i find this just as funny as someone saying "where can i download some more RAM.haha

[JohnnyCNote]

No, not firmware,

Im asking about drivers for Windows XP.

I want buy an OEM Drive and I want to know where I can download drivers for the install process.

Maybe the Pioneer dont need drivers??

I just installed a Pioneer 107D in my WinXP computer and didn't need any drivers of any kind. As others have said, drivers aren't usually necessary with most drives these days. In fact, over the past 7+ years the only drive I've had to use them for was a Zip drive....

[catracho]

Thanks for your answers

Now, I hope you can help me with information about stores with the OEM version of Pioneer 107.

Where I can find this OEM dvd writer in "real" stores not online stores.
I live in Miami, FL

Thanks for the help, Im new in this bussines

[jimmalenko]

Where I can find this OEM dvd writer in "real" stores not online stores.

Now you're getting plain lazy.

Any shop that sells computer parts will sell it. Look in your local phone book.

[catracho]

Now you're getting plain lazy.

, well I will look my phone book.

Maybe someone living in Miami, Fl have a good store for me 8)

[tag]

Maybe someone living in Miami, Fl have a good store for me 8)

I live in Chicago and just bought an A07 at Best Buy. Some Best Buy stores might have them in stock in your area. Check the web site and choose "select preferred store availability".

[catracho]

Thanks tag, but you bought the OEM version or the Retail version?

Im looking the OEM version, and another question:
How much did you pay for the AO7?

[tag]

Thanks tag, but you bought the OEM version or the Retail version?

Im looking the OEM version, and another question:
How much did you pay for the AO7?

I bought the DVR-A07XLB (there's also an A07XLA, the only difference being the color of the bezel; B=black, A=beige) from Best Buy for $189.99 with a $30 mail-in rebate.

I don't think there's an OEM version of this drive. It looks nothing like the 107. You can see pictures of the drives here:

http://www.pioneer.es/es/product_overview.jsp?category_id=442&taxonomy_id=139-155

[tmaxwell2435]

I don't think there's an OEM version of this drive. It looks nothing like the 107. You can see pictures of the drives here:

OEM Drive

[tag]

I don't think there's an OEM version of this drive. It looks nothing like the 107. You can see pictures of the drives here:

OEM Drive

Yeah, I probably should have bought the OEM. The A07XLB I bought required some "customization" of the front panel of my Dimension 4600 so the tray would clear the opening (as I posted in another thread). Nice drive, though.

[catracho]

Thanks for the links.

I think I will buy the OEM Version of Pioneer(107D) but I dont want buy it online. I hope someone can help me with some "real" stores with the OEM version because I think the OEM drive it's only online.

Do you think I can find the OEM version of this drive in Tigerdirect store here in Miami, FL?

I visited BestBuy and CircuitCity but they only have the RETAIL drive not the OEM drive.

Someone can help me?

[hhhhbk]

why do you not want to buy online
if you go with a big company you can usually save up to 20% on hardware compared to highstreet

the only time ive seen bare drives being sold (OEM) is the odd managers special when the box was lost

highstreet stores last time i looked (must have been over a year ago as i buy all hardware online now its so much easier and cheaper) always sell you the hardware in a cardboard box which you throw in the trash
and all of a sudden a bit of cardboard is worth $20+

the us version of bestbuy seems cheap (compared to british prices on most items)
im sure that a lot of people can recommend a decent online store in america which ships quickly

[hhhhbk]

if you insist on buying the writer from a shop
you must have a
staples / office supply / pc world? near by
id guess even walmart sell them (im sure i read they had a computer section)
pretty much all electronic shops stock them

i cant believe i have wasted so much time writing this
its like asking where do you buy food from

[RabidDog]

Not just carp-board, you also get screws cables and software. The last being the worthwhile bit. NEro6 to buy $40+, get it free in your burner box. Also in USA OEM stuff often only has 3mth Gtee. Uk retail prices are a bit steep, online is ok tho.

[tag]

...Do you think I can find the OEM version of this drive in Tigerdirect store here in Miami, FL?

GOOD GOD!!!!!!! CALL THEM ALREADY AND ASK! Their number is (305) 415-2199.


For the life of me, I don't understand:

a) Your (rather vociferous) objection to buying online (there are millions of satisfied customers who have done so); and

b) Why you absolutely must have the OEM version. After all, if you look on Tigerdirect.com's web site, you'll find they're selling the 107D for $179.99 less a $30 rebate. BEST BUY is selling the A07XLA for the exact same price less the same $30 rebate. IOW, same price! The only way to really save money here is to buy online (but see (a) above).

[hhhhbk]

Not just carp-board, you also get screws cables and software. The last being the worthwhile bit. NEro6 to buy $40+, get it free in your burner box. Also in USA OEM stuff often only has 3mth Gtee. Uk retail prices are a bit steep, online is ok tho.

screws
you only need a couple if you dont have them lying around use some from your other drive

cable
cant remember the last time i saw a built computer with a free ide slot on the motherboard so you have to use the free ide connector of an existing ribbon

3mth guarauntee
guarauntees are often not worth the paper they are written on
however my housemate has killed 2 ibm harddrives and i was pleasantly surprised when he got replacements from the manufacturer
so a longer warranty could be useful depends on the small print

nero 6
im also looking at buying the pioneer ao7
i have nero 5 can it burn dvds?
if not then its worth having a copyof nero 6

first site i just looked on (overclockers uk)
oem drive is £85
Pioneer DVR-A07 8x DVD±RW - Retail is £98
so prices in uk similar to those in US retail same as you before rebate
oem slightly cheaper than best buy after rebate

im slightly surprised i always thoought hardware (all electronics in fact)were a fair bit cheaper in the USA
if the pound hadnt gained nearly 20% on the$ recently
it would have been slightly more expensive for me to buy the drive in america (unless there are cheaper online sites in america than bestbuy)
before just under $1.50 to the pound
now (last time i looked) just under $1.80

please answer
i have nero 5 can it burn dvds?

[Duchess]

i have nero 5 can it burn dvds?

Yes it can, but they won't play in some players that are finicky about what order the files are placed on the disc.

[hhhhbk]

is nero 6 better than nero 5 at burning dvds
(1) as data dvd(fie storage)
(2) as dvd for playback on dvd player linked to tv

[catracho]

Well, today I bougth my Pioneer 107 OEM in a store. 102$ + tax, good price

I wil install the drive this weekend and of course burn DVDs!

Thanks to all who help me and some others :/

and for everyone 8)

Bye

[Duchess]

is nero 6 better than nero 5 at burning dvds
(1) as data dvd(fie storage)
(2) as dvd for playback on dvd player linked to tv

That's been rather hotly debated but IMH'O yes it is, I have less problems than I had previously with DVD playback. But that was mostly down to the fact that my DVD Player was more finicky than most in that it objected if the files weren't burnt onto the disc in the right order. With version 6 Nero did it right.

I never had any problems with either version when it came to simply burning data to DVD R's.