Cheap Reliable DVD Writer?

[Afterlife]

Im looking for a cheap reliable DVD writer (in canada).

I found this one but has no review in the DB here.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16655&manufacture=Samsung&promoid=1008

Can anyone let me know if this one is good to go, or if they can recommend a good one?

Also found this one and considering it, im getting one for my friend for his bday, and I currently have a Pioneer A04 2x which for this price I might get a second for myself.

The reviews look promosing from the DB.
http://forum.ncix.com/forums/index.php?mode=showthread&msg_id=922572&threadid=922572&f...id=0#msg922572

This is also a cheap one but reviews dont look too promising, the benq looks like the best deal.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15871&vpn=DVR-110-W&manufacture=Pioneer

Ncix seems to have quite a few cheaper ranged ones here is a LG
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=13714&vpn=GSA4163BBULK&manufacture=LG%20Electronics

And this NEC one also looks good.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15630&vpn=ND-3540A-BLACK&manufacture=NEC-MITSUBISHI

Now its just narrowing down the selection.

Thanks!

[Grain]

You will not go wrong with the NEC3540, an excellent burner, and you should find it for $45-60 Canadian.

[Afterlife]

NCIX sells it for 62 as you saw, then add shipping and tax it is becoming expensive. Where did you see it for $45?

[Grain]

Here's $55 http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?PageTag=&page=file&memx_menu=EmbedProductDetail...ctID=6134&SID=

If I find the shop @ $45 I'll post that too.

[Afterlife]

Thanks Grain, good to meet someone else from canada. Most forums keep giving me american websites and prices.

Im wondering if there is anywhere in Toronto I could buy this place in store for around 55-60, that way I can avoid shipping.

[Grain]

Nice to meet you also Afterlife. As I'm in Alberta, I'm not much help w/ Toronto, but if they are that price in Calgary, they will be in Toronto too, guaranteed. That's a fairly standard price for decent burner's, if your having trouble finding it locally I wouldn't be at all afraid of the BENQ 1640, another option. tigerdirect.ca has a huge inventory, located in Markham Ont., I don't know if they do over the counter though.

[lordsmurf]

Does Newegg.com ship to Canada?

[Afterlife]

Nope they dont, though even if they did wouldnt be worth it as shipping and border fees would cost the retail over here alone.

Ill start giving local PC shops a call next week see if I can find a place that sells it for 50$-$55

Thanks guys.

Reason I picked NEC 3540 is I hear BENQ are more +R favored. And id rather have a balanced drive.

[laspis59]

I have an LG and I recommend it.Here is a cheaper link I found for Canadian customers:

http://www.anitec.ca/?mode=product_detail&pid=2924

[Afterlife]

Yeah I found that LG one at a local supplier for $57. Which IMO isnt too bad.

Tho my only problem with it is on the DVD Writers page it says it doesnt support DVD-R DL?

And some of the people in the posts recommend the BenQ and the NEC 3540 over it?

Should I keep looking for the BenQ or NEC ones or grab the LG ones?

[laspis59]

Should I keep looking for the BenQ or NEC ones or grab the LG ones?

Its entirely your choice.I had a BenQ and wasn't very happy with it.NEC's are supposed to be good.
With the LG it supports DVD-RAM also.The fact that it doesn't support DVD-R DL doesn't bother me,as I would use DVD+R DL.
Some people prefer one drive over another whilst others disagree.
Just make up your mind and get burning.

Edit:The LG is also able to change booktype of DVD+R's to DVD-ROM.the LG GSA 4163B model can anyway.Not all LG models can so check it out.

[ofbarea]

Another good burner is Lite-On SOHW-1693s. Check this link for a few test done with it. https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=280509

As far as I can tell it is as good as my older NEC2500 as 4x. At 8x I still think the disk are better with the Lite-on.

Also with Lite-on drivers you have bit-setting and region free without having to use a hacked firmware.

Note: I do not have anything against hacked firmware. With my NEC2500 I have used them all the time. It just more convenient not having to rely on then for the option you are looking for.

[laspis59]

As you can see,everyone has their preferences on DVD Writers.So like I said,at the end of the day the choice is yours.

[Danno100]

Canada Computers in Toronto has the NEC5240 for $52 and the Pioneer DVR-110D for $57. Both are OEM, but who cares!

[Afterlife]

Pioneer 110D good?

Danno, there is no 5240, do you mean 3540? Ill call them tommorow, thanks for the heads up.

[Afterlife]

I checked Canada Computers and they do have the burner for 51.99 which is awesome.

So unless someone has a reason why i should pick a different burner im going to grab 2 of these this weekend.

Here are the other burners in the same price range.

BenQ 1640 49.98
LG GSA 4163/4165/4167 are all roughly 50$
Lite-On SOHW-1693s 50.99
Pioneer 110D 56.99
Samsung TS-H552U 46.99
Sony DW-Q30A 53.99

[Grain]

You'll be happy with the NEC, the BENQ is good also.