24-09-2005
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| Which reader? I'm in the market for a new DVD-ROM drive. In the past I've used Sony DDU1613 drives. These were not bad, reflashed with firmware that removed riplock they were decent readers. However, I feel it's time to move to something new. What are some drives I should consider, that are readily available? I'm not seeing much at NewEgg/etc. I don't rip movies/audio very often but I want the drive to be able to read a data disc as fast as it can read the disc. I look forward to your recommendations.
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27-09-2005
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| Re: Which reader? Since you already have a BenQ DW1640, I'll limit my recommendations to DVD-ROMs only: - Sony DDU1615 (much better than the 1613) / LiteOn 16P9S / Teac DV-516G / NEC DV-5800D (these four drives are all identical except for the brand label) (with the low price of the 16P9S--it was going for $20 shipped just a month ago at newegg--this seems to be the favorite) - AOpen 1648/AAP (slightly slower, but still a fine drive)
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07-10-2005
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| Re: Which reader? Is NEC DV-5800D the same with LiteOn 16P9S ? For what i know, the Nec is not a Lite-on rebadge...Wich one is better? |
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11-10-2005
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| Re: Which reader? I second the vote for the Liteon. I know Liteon is starting to make drives for NEC, possibly the 5800 is one of the first.
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18-12-2005
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| Re: Which reader? @code65536 do you know if it's possible to crossflash nec 5800d to lite-on 16p9s for the speed patches? thanks for reply |
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19-12-2005
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| Re: Which reader? update- it's possible and working thanks to codeguys speed patcher- reads dvdr's at 16x! piece of cake, now i have a liteon 16p9s instead! |
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