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BenQ / Philips Writer Discuss, BenQ DVD Writer Are Vanishing at CD and DVD Writers forum; Still some other OEM like HI-VAL, Compusa brand and I/O Magic can to be found that are repackaged of BenQ 1640, 1650 and 1655.

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TCAS (MyCE Resident)
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Posted: 28-09-2006
Still some other OEM like HI-VAL, Compusa brand and I/O Magic can to be found that are repackaged of BenQ 1640, 1650 and 1655.
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mciahel (Senior Moderator)
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Posted: 28-09-2006
What about Philips 1660/1668 series?
They are still available here in Germany (Benq drives, too), but some shops are beginning to get rid of them...

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Bhairav (CDFreaks Resident)
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Posted: 28-09-2006
^Plenty of 1650s here in Bombay. Rs.1700 each or about 40$US for the box pack.
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Thunderbolt69 (MyCE Member)
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Posted: 30-09-2006
Both the 1650 & 1655 are back at Newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&SubCategory=5
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Posted: 30-09-2006
I read quite a few reviews about short lifespan. Reminds me of the older 1620s. Hope my three Sony 810A-R are not in the same league.
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Posted: 30-09-2006
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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt69
Both the 1650 & 1655 are back at Newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&SubCategory=5
There is no BenQ 1650 in your link only 1655 and DQ60 which is the last one is not even BenQ drive according to many comments from forum members.
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CBMC (CD Freaks Member)
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Posted: 30-09-2006
now the 1655 is "out of stock".
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TCAS (MyCE Resident)
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Posted: 30-09-2006
May be these Philips drives are repackages of BenQ drive therefore still are alternatives to BenQ shortages.


http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=194517
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mciahel (Senior Moderator)
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Posted: 30-09-2006
at least the external one is a Liteon.

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TCAS (MyCE Resident)
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Posted: 30-09-2006
If the external one is Lite-On it is not bad for $59.99.
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Posted: 30-09-2006
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Originally Posted by TCAS
If the external one is Lite-On it is not bad for $59.99.
Hm, I am not sure. Philips used the 1635S for their external drive. And this is slightly outdated.

Doing some math:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827248002 (Seems to be a rebaged Liteon SHM-165P8S): US$ 31,99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817186107 (Just chose a cheap case): US$ 22,99
(This combo will even perform better than that Philips thing)

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TCAS (MyCE Resident)
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Posted: 01-10-2006
You might be right reading the external drive specs look like the drive is Lite-On rather tahn BenQ one.
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cspeye (New on Forum)
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Posted: 02-10-2006
argh, I should have gotten my drive earlier--just started looking around for the benq 1655 today
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TCAS (MyCE Resident)
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Posted: 02-10-2006
Look in to I/O Magic drive from Staples or Compusa brandor and Philips you might find BenQ 1655 been repackaged by one or more of these brand.
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Posted: 02-10-2006
Also look in to these two drives for repackage of BenQ 1655.
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minaelromany (CDFreaks Resident)
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Posted: 02-10-2006
Lots of Benq 1640 and 1655 retail here in Egypt , I'm in heaven .
Cheap too , 40 $ for the 1640 and the 1655
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TCAS (MyCE Resident)
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Posted: 03-10-2006
Keep yopur eye on those BenQ drives Mina very soon they will disappeared.
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Algol (New on Forum)
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Posted: 03-10-2006
Well, the DW1655 (retail) is back yet again at Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827101008
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Chad T (CD Freaks Member)
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Posted: 03-10-2006
Actually, it looks like they've got the 1650 too. Retail and OEM versions. Hummm....I wouldn't mind having a 1655.......retail or OEM? I like the looks of 1655 OEM better and would rather have Nero, but it costs a tad more than the retail version.
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scoobiedoobie (CDFreaks Resident)
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Posted: 03-10-2006
Just bought a retail 1655, have no need for it except insurance if my 1640 ever dies
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Chad T (CD Freaks Member)
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Posted: 03-10-2006
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Originally Posted by scoobiedoobie
Just bought a retail 1655, have no need for it except insurance if my 1640 ever dies
Ditto! I ended up going with the 1655 retail version.
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fleeps (New on Forum)
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Posted: 04-10-2006
well got my 1640 from ebay and it burns like a charm I even emailed the guy after positive feedback was left for him and asked him how long he had it how many burns estimated. he said maybe a dozen at the most he never really used it much.

i think there are just too many pessimists out there about these kinds of things on ebay. i have 200+ feedback in 5 years with virtually no problems. like I said its all about reading the previous feedbacks and seeing what kidn of stuff they sell to get an idea of what to expect.

besides $30 shipped for a drive you cant buy anymore?

ive alread shot through my first 25 xbox iso's and so far no problems

damn i love ebay
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Chad T (CD Freaks Member)
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Posted: 04-10-2006
I don't have problem with Ebay.....I was actually looking for 1640's on there recently and the one I was watching ended up closing at $65 or so. You got a deal!
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cspeye (New on Forum)
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Posted: 04-10-2006
hmmm. . .gonna see if i can catch this dw1655 on newegg =D
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scoobiedoobie (CDFreaks Resident)
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Posted: 04-10-2006
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Originally Posted by cspeye
hmmm. . .gonna see if i can catch this dw1655 on newegg =D
Both the Retail and OEM 1655 are now OOS, better get a 1650 quick while they are still available. Same drive minus Lightscribe as you probably are already aware.
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