TDK, Lite On, MOHAA and SD 2

I had a TDK 24x10x40 (X model) and failed at burning MOHAA. Once I read that there were differences between the TDK models, I took mine back and exchanged for a B model (Lite On). I immediately noticed that the tray is a blue color compared to the white of the X model. Also the B model has only one red light compared to the two green lights of the X model. The ROM for the B model is 57S4.

Then I used FutureProof's settings for CLONECD and was able to burn a good copy. My two test CDROM's were a Soundblaster 8x speed CDROM (very sensitive to failed backups) and a ACER 24x. Both of these CDROM's would not play the previous MOHAA backup. But once I switched, no problems.

BTW, COMPUSA has the TDK 24x10x40's (B model) for $109.00.....there is also a $50.00 rebate. So in effect the drive will cost you $59.00. Not bad for that price!

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Thanks for the info. I think it's a shame actually that some manufacturers release different writers under the same name under their own brand. You never know what you're actually buying... And on top of that Lite-On writers are known to be cheap and TDK will most likely raise the price even though it's exactly the same writer with one or two minor differences like a logo on the drive or something.

hi,

I have the same problem i have the tdk velocd161040x and it sucks badly. If i had of known the difference in the 161040 and the 161040x i would have bought the other.

161040 = plextor px-w1610a
161040x= sanyo dont know exact model sanyo and dont really care as it sucks

Agreed.....it would have been helpful to know this before my purchase also. Thank god for forums like this. Even if I could not have traded back, I would have bought it anyway at $59.00. The good thing is that they allowed my trade which gave me back enough cash to put together buying a Geforce4......LOL

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im thinking of writing cd's for 24 hours straight so the drive stuffs up and getting it replaced under the extended warranty i got with it. they wont be able to rewplace it with the same model so they will have to give me a new one haha...

If you guys want to know the TDK velocd 24x10x40B model is a rebadged Lite-On LTR-24102B

Wow ... LiteOn at that price ? 59 $ that's a realy good deal ... I payed 110$ for my LiteOn ... ,but then again I live in Norway and here you have to pay TAXES on EVERYTHING :mad: ... I MEEN EVERYTHING :mad: .... I could wite a BOOK on all the TAXES that they have come up with ...

I like the way you think! I knew I had a twin somewhere on this planet

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Yeah, I visited a friend their a few years back. Good God.....even the fast food was outrageous! To bad I can't get past customs, I would ship you one!

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So is there any way to copy mohaa without having "hide cdr media" option enabled ? Because that would be like running daemon tools.......

Yes - play it from a CD/DVD-ROM or fully non-MMC compliant writer like the TEAC 5x series.

what is fully non-MMC writers?
can you make a list of it???

Olli's FAQ

non-MMC compliant writers..."Here is a list of CD-Burners, and the chance, that they will be supported:" (hehe)