Best DVD Writer...Not the FASTEST...

[jkantor1312]

I am not interested in how fast I can write. I want to purchase a writer that will produce the fewest errors when written. I use Taiyo Yuden TYG02 –R DVD’s. I use Shrink to Rip and DeCrypter to burn. Thanks for your help in advance.

[Hawseman]

By far, the best error scans of TYG02 burns are with my LG4163 at 4x. Chas0039 recently had a full burn with no PIF's....unheard of. I've been close with a couple single digit PIF's at this speed.

[jkantor1312]

I quickly looked out on Newegg and the closest to what they have in stock is the 4165B...

Is this the same drive...or do I need to look elsewhere.

[chas0039]

No, you really do need the 4163. Try here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827136046

[Hawseman]

Another good online retailer to buy from is zipzoomfly (formally googlegear.com)....they only have the beige oem in stock right now though....

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=174227

Good retailer....ranks up there with Newegg in my book.

Also, Rima.com sells the OEM bare drives too.

[lordsmurf]

Pioneer DVD burners. Easily the best.
In fact, they helped invent the technology.

[NiteLite]

I use Taiyo Yuden TYG02 –R DVD’s.

Same here.
My "overpriced" Plextor 716A writes them perfect. So does my BenQ1640 (under $40.00 @ newegg when I purchased it).
Excellent scans with both although I trust my eyes more than scans.
Also the Pioneer as lordsmurf mentioned. Add NEC for good reviews.
If using the excellent Taiyo Yuden -R media the brand of writer might not be as important as getting a good unit from the batch.
Example: The Plextor 716A has had lots of RMAs but if you get a good one it's nice.
For the money I pick the BenQ 1640 and upgrade to the BSLB firmware, no higher yet and leave settings stock.
NL