Which CD & DVD media to buy for NEC AD-7173A & AD-7170A ?

NEC / Optiarc Writer Discuss, Which CD & DVD media to buy for NEC AD-7173A & AD-7170A ? at CD and DVD Writers forum; 1. For the NEC AD-7170A & AD-7173A which CD-R media is the best to buy: Platinum CD-R 52x or Verbatim CD-R 52x ? 2. For the NEC AD-7170A & AD-7173A which CD-RW media is the best to buy: Platinum CD-RW 12x or Verbatim CD-RW 32x ? 3. For the NEC

Old Posted: 07-02-2007
default_avatar
solveprogramissue (CD Freaks Member)
Posts: 122
  • Find More Posts by solveprogramissue
1. For the NEC AD-7170A & AD-7173A which CD-R media is the best to buy:
Platinum CD-R 52x or Verbatim CD-R 52x ?

2. For the NEC AD-7170A & AD-7173A which CD-RW media is the best to buy:
Platinum CD-RW 12x or Verbatim CD-RW 32x ?

3. For the NEC AD-7170A & AD-7173A which DVD+R media is the best to buy:
Platinum DVD+R 16x or Verbatim DVD+R 16x ?

4. For the NEC AD-7170A & AD-7173A which DVD+RW media is the best to buy:
Platinum DVD+RW 4x or Verbatim DVD+RW 4x ?

Please let me know, thankx in advance.
__________________
Cyberknowledge is power if you know how to use it for mutual wellbeing !
default_avatar
Today (MyCE Staff)
Posts: 15,596
Old Posted: 08-02-2007
DrageMester (Retired Moderator)
Posts: 17,834
  • Find More Posts by DrageMester
I would suggest Verbatim media in all four cases.
__________________
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
Old Posted: 08-02-2007
Liggy (CD Freaks System Admin)
Posts: 6,613
  • Find More Posts by Liggy
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrageMester
I would suggest Verbatim media in all four cases.
I second that
__________________
You need to flash or dump your NEC DVD burner firmwares on your Mac, Windows, DOS or Linux machine? Just try Binflash.
Visit Liggy's and Dee's Optiarc and NEC firmware and tools page for all kind of information about NEC and Optiarc drives.


Unrequested PM about drive problems will not be answered!
Old Posted: 08-02-2007
r_saotome (MyCE Senior Member)
Posts: 472
  • Find More Posts by r_saotome
Also, don't forget Verbatim's DVD-RW 6x's, if you can get your hands on some.

I'm still amazed at the low PI/PIF results, even after several format/burn cycle's....^_^

Picked up about 60 of those on my last trip to Europe...
__________________
BenQ DW-1640 (FW BSLB), EW164B (FW BEFB), DW-1655@1650 (FW BCIC)
LG GSA-H22N (FW 1.02)
Lite-On SHM-165H6S (FW HS07), LH-20A1H @ BenQ DW2010 (FW 5B32), DH-20A4H (FW QP5A), iHAP322 (FW UL15), iHAS424 (FW ZL1N)
NEC ND-3540A (FW 1.WB), Optiarc AD-7170A (FW 1.O4), Optiarc AD-7200A/S (FW 1.09), Optiarc AD-7590A (NB) (FW 1.01), Optiarc AD-7240 (FW 1.02)
Pioneer DVR-112L (FW 1.28), DVR-115D (FW 1.22), DVR-116D (FW 1.09), DVR-117F (FW 1.07)
Plextor PX-716A (TLA 0307, FW 1.10), PX-740A @ BenQ EW164B (FW BEFB), Premium (FW 1.07)
Samsung SH-203B (FW SB04)
Old Posted: 08-02-2007
Dee (Senior Administrator and Reviewer)
Posts: 10,733
  • Find More Posts by Dee
Another vote for Verbatim here.
__________________
My Review PC & Optical Drives
We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us
To become a member of MyCE.com just click here to join
The Forum Rules
The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q.

Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page
Old Posted: 08-02-2007
Liggy (CD Freaks System Admin)
Posts: 6,613
  • Find More Posts by Liggy
For 8x DVD+RW however I had no problems with Ricoh discs so far.
__________________
You need to flash or dump your NEC DVD burner firmwares on your Mac, Windows, DOS or Linux machine? Just try Binflash.
Visit Liggy's and Dee's Optiarc and NEC firmware and tools page for all kind of information about NEC and Optiarc drives.


Unrequested PM about drive problems will not be answered!
Old Posted: 09-02-2007
default_avatar
solveprogramissue (CD Freaks Member)
Posts: 122
  • Find More Posts by solveprogramissue
Thanx you all for the quick reply. I will buy Verbatim media for my burners.
__________________
Cyberknowledge is power if you know how to use it for mutual wellbeing !
WIN your own LG N2B1 NAS with 2TB of Storage!*

To win, tell us why you want to win and tell ,or show us (graphic, video, etc.) why you think Life's Good with LG NAS.
*US only  Not registered yet? Register now!

Hello guest,
default
To benefit from all extra features you need to log in or sign up.

Search this Thread

New Posts

Posting Rules

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

People who found this also searched for

  • dvd media to buy
  • ad-7170a vs ad-7173a
  • ad-7173a
  • ad-7240 europe
  • cd &dvd
  • ihas424 optiarc
  • optiarc dvd rw ad-7170a mac
All times are GMT +2. The time now is 15:30.
Top