DVD Burner - LG - GSA-4163B - consumer's review

*Kenshin* · 09-01-2005

Pictures of the package and test burn results are always welcome here.

apox77 · 09-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Kenshin

Post a question just once in one place to prevent multiple same answers and to make the same things placed in one place. Posting a question more than once is against the forum rule here (which usually results in deleting and closing.)

Welcome aboard.

[Edit]You posted three times just for the record.[/Edit]

Sorry about that kenshin I know it was kind of dum but I was a bit to anxious

and seeing that no one replied on one of the threads for a few days I got greedy

My bad.

*Kenshin* · 09-01-2005

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Originally Posted by apox77

Sorry about that kenshin I know it was kind of dum but I was a bit to anxious

and seeing that no one replied on one of the threads for a few days I got greedy

My bad.

Ic. I think I missed your first post. Sometimes nobody answers to some questions for no apparent reason.

Latexxx · 09-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Cee-Kay

Based purely on a PDF downloaded from LG Sweden site, the retail version of the product includes Nero Express 6, InCD 4 with DVD-RAM support, Power Producer Gold2 and Power DVD. Obviously, you will get the drive in a proper box with the usual data cable and screws. No mention of media however, be it DVD±R/RW or DVD-RAM.

My bulk version included all that (including screws and cables). The only difference to retail version was that I got it in a plastic bag instead of a box. The price difference between bulk and retail is 2 euros here.

*Kenshin* · 10-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Latexxx

My bulk version included all that (including screws and cables). The only difference to retail version was that I got it in a plastic bag instead of a box. The price difference between bulk and retail is 2 euros here.

But still with 2-year warranty? In that case, no reason to buy the standard box package. After all, you can get lots of those boxes for free from stores.

*eleewhm* · 13-01-2005

boxes are a waste and reduces the number of trees we have on this planet....

*eleewhm* · 13-01-2005

@apox77...sorry for the late reply...well better than no reply...

mines the retail box version....as what cee-kay says...everything...and no free media included..

Latexxx · 13-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Kenshin

But still with 2-year warranty? In that case, no reason to buy the standard box package. After all, you can get lots of those boxes for free from stores.

Yes, it included 2-year warranty but other retailers appears to sell it with 1-year warranty (both bulk and retail versions). But please do remember that some have reported the bulk version only containing the drive and nothing else.

*eleewhm* · 20-01-2005

update a superb burn i just did...these are Verbatim 4x Pastel color media

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but has a YUDEN000-T02 code...but it refuses to burn at 12x on the LG
and burn time was about 8:34

best so far in my dvd burning history..!!!... 5 cnt max...

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*Kenshin* · 20-01-2005

Hm. Your CD-Speed interface looks a little diferent from mine.

Is that 8x or 4x or 12x burn?

*Kenshin* · 20-01-2005

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Originally Posted by eleewhm

update a superb burn i just did...these are Verbatim 4x Pastel color media

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but has a YUDEN000-T02 code...

These are also 5-color, also with YUDEN000T02 code.

http://8hogongcd.co.kr/product.cgi?pid=100750

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650 Won or about US$0.6 (including 10% VAT and free shipping for over 50,000 won order.)

*eleewhm* · 20-01-2005

singapore is going for about $50 SGD...which works out to about 30USD for 50pc spindle....

*eleewhm* · 20-01-2005

thats a 8X burn...these TY just refuses to burn @12X.....on the LG....

DVD-CD speed using ver 3.61...

*Kenshin* · 20-01-2005

Sen's C16 can do only 4x. Jan S's C16 can do 16x.

I read somewhere Nanya also produces Philips media and Melody in Taiwan and South Korea is selling Melody media sometimes with Nanya MID and sometimes with Philips MID.

*eleewhm* · 20-01-2005

yup...the later ver of C16 can do 16x on the LG....got a sample pc also...from a beta drive

*Kenshin* · 20-01-2005

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Originally Posted by eleewhm

yup...the later ver of C16 can do 16x on the LG....got a sample pc also...from a beta drive

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh

*eleewhm* · 20-01-2005

looks like the LG is giving me consistent burns on my Verbatim 4X

Burn 23

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Burn 24

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*Kenshin* · 20-01-2005

Much better than my YUDEN000T02 from Fusion.

*eleewhm* · 20-01-2005

but all locks @8X...

managed a burn just now on 12X lucky disc..lol...but disc not full

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*Sen* · 20-01-2005

Hehe good, then i won't 'waste' mine on the LG. Newer batch hor.

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Originally Posted by eleewhm

yup...the later ver of C16 can do 16x on the LG....got a sample pc also...from a beta drive

*MacClipper* · 20-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Kenshin

These are also 5-color, also with YUDEN000T02 code.
...
650 Won or about US$0.6 (including 10% VAT and free shipping for over 50,000 won order.)

Any feedback on these media from you?

Wonder if there is any good reason why Verbatim choses to sell 8x capable premium TY media at 4x pricing. So far, the local feedback isn't too encouraging and for myself, I am wary about the overspeedability of T02s@16x too.

*Two Degrees* · 20-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Kenshin

These are also 5-color, also with YUDEN000T02 code.

http://8hogongcd.co.kr/product.cgi?pid=100750

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Those are some ugly discs...

*Kenshin* · 20-01-2005

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Originally Posted by MacClipper

Any feedback on these media from you?

Wonder if there is any good reason why Verbatim choses to sell 8x capable premium TY media at 4x pricing. So far, the local feedback isn't too encouraging and for myself, I am wary about the overspeedability of T02s@16x too.

Popular right now in South Korea.

http://www.storageinfo.co.kr/EzMODse...ic.php?t=29037

Mr. Kimya95 in Seoul has just got some of them. His feedback: very good at 8x. Up to 16x in Pioneer DVR-A08/108.

*Kenshin* · 20-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Two Degrees

Those are some ugly discs...

I usually prefer very simple and clean-looking design on CD and DVD media. But those 5-color Taiyo Yuden media are sometimes helpful. Personally, I don't use "color" disks often. They'd look OK for practical purposes.

The worst design for Taiyo Yuden DVD media found in South Korea is from "V-star" brand. Fusion uses very similar designs to That's. Fujifilm YUDEN000T02 design doesn't look good to me.

Mitsubishi (and Verbatim) MCC001/002/003/004 designs are all very good. Simple and elegant.

*Two Degrees* · 20-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Kenshin

I usually prefer very simple and clean-looking design on CD and DVD media. But those 5-color Taiyo Yuden media are sometimes helpful. Personally, I don't use "color" disks often. They'd look OK for practical purposes.

The worst design for Taiyo Yuden DVD media found in South Korea is from "V-star" brand. Fusion uses very similar designs to That's. Fujifilm YUDEN000T02 design doesn't look good to me.

Mitsubishi (and Verbatim) MCC001/002/003/004 designs are all very good. Simple and elegant.

I agree about the Fujifilm TY designs for the US market, very plain and unappealing. The old Verbatim DLP 4x discs had very nice designs (pearly white finish); I'm not sure why they changed that. At least the Sony 8x discs use that ceramic-type finish similar to That's.

09-01-2005	#76
Kenshin MyCE Resident Join Date: May 2002 Location: Near Seoul, South Korea Posts: 13,160	Re: LG GSA-4163B - consumer's review - me eleewhm Pictures of the package and test burn results are always welcome here. __________________ Kill Confucius

13-01-2005	#81
eleewhm CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,261	Re: LG GSA-4163B - consumer's review - me eleewhm boxes are a waste and reduces the number of trees we have on this planet.... __________________ 2xBENQ DW1620 BenQ DW1620Pro BenQ DW1625 BenQ DW1640 LG GSA-4163B 2xTDK440N Iomega 4X Super DVD TDK882 NEC2510A 2xTDK1208B TDK 1616DLN i luv my 16x BenQ so Much and luv the new BenQ LightScribe 1625

13-01-2005	#82
eleewhm CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,261	Re: LG GSA-4163B - consumer's review - me eleewhm @apox77...sorry for the late reply...well better than no reply... mines the retail box version....as what cee-kay says...everything...and no free media included.. __________________ 2xBENQ DW1620 BenQ DW1620Pro BenQ DW1625 BenQ DW1640 LG GSA-4163B 2xTDK440N Iomega 4X Super DVD TDK882 NEC2510A 2xTDK1208B TDK 1616DLN i luv my 16x BenQ so Much and luv the new BenQ LightScribe 1625

20-01-2005	#84
eleewhm CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,261	Re: LG GSA-4163B - consumer's review - me eleewhm update a superb burn i just did...these are Verbatim 4x Pastel color media Embedded Images View/download images and remove advertisements by registering now! (it's easy, free and takes less than a minute) You must be registered in order view images in this forum. but has a YUDEN000-T02 code...but it refuses to burn at 12x on the LG and burn time was about 8:34 best so far in my dvd burning history..!!!... 5 cnt max... Embedded Images View/download images and remove advertisements by registering now! (it's easy, free and takes less than a minute) You must be registered in order view images in this forum. __________________ 2xBENQ DW1620 BenQ DW1620Pro BenQ DW1625 BenQ DW1640 LG GSA-4163B 2xTDK440N Iomega 4X Super DVD TDK882 NEC2510A 2xTDK1208B TDK 1616DLN i luv my 16x BenQ so Much and luv the new BenQ LightScribe 1625

20-01-2005	#85
Kenshin MyCE Resident Join Date: May 2002 Location: Near Seoul, South Korea Posts: 13,160	Re: LG GSA-4163B - consumer's review - me eleewhm Hm. Your CD-Speed interface looks a little diferent from mine. Is that 8x or 4x or 12x burn? __________________ Kill Confucius

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