DVR-116 and 216 announced

[nekrosoft13]

http://www.cdrinfo.com/Forum/tm.asp?m=146122

Pioneer is expected to release the DVR-116/116D (PATA) and DVR-216/216D (SATA) series of DVD burners in late June. The drives are expected to feature the same specifications with the company's current DVD-115/115D and DVR-215/215D series, with the only major change to be the 12X burning speed for DVD-/+R DL media.

[Dr_Who]

[QUOTE=nekrosoft13;2014742]http://www.cdrinfo.com/Forum/tm.asp?m=146122

Pioneer is expected to release the DVR-116/116D (PATA) and DVR-216/216D (SATA) series of DVD burners in late June. The drives are expected to feature the same specifications with the company’s current DVD-115/115D and DVR-215/215D series, with the only major change to be the 12X burning speed for DVD-/+R DL media.[/QUOTE]

Great to hear man I am waiting for the 215 just to hear the 216 come out.

[Womi]

I will skip the 115 and wait for the 116

[Bob]

I hope 215 or 216 show up in the USA sometime…

[Dr_Who]

[QUOTE=Bob;2014753]I hope 215 or 216 show up in the USA sometime…[/QUOTE]

I almost paid about 100.00 USD to just get the 215 model from Australia. Something told me to wait though as it would be on newegg in a month or so.

[Skylon]

Thanks for the update, nekrosoft13

Now I’m just wondering if the new DVR-116/216 will still have the same chipset and design as 112/115 or 212/215.

[Dr_Who]

It is said nothing has changed but the faster write speeds.

[Skylon]

If they still follow the same design as DVR-115/215 series, a firmware upgrade to support 12X DVD±DL would be much better.

Perhaps they think it’s much easier to tell everyone they support 12X DL burning by introducing a new model instead of announcing firmware upgrade on their website?

[Dr_Who]

That is what sales do best. Cyberlink is doing the same thing soon with version 8.

[Homeless]

I feel a bit disappointed that I bought the 115 a month ago.

[Burnsama]

Thanks for the Good News nekrosoft13

[geekrule]

[QUOTE=Bob;2014753]I hope 215 or 216 show up in the USA sometime…[/QUOTE]
Same here.

[DVD_ADDICT]

[QUOTE=Bob;2014753]I hope 215 or 216 show up in the USA sometime…[/QUOTE]

:a it’s taking so damn long to be released in the USA. I’m having withdrawals because I ache to buy another sata dvd burner!

[chef]

[QUOTE=Skylon;2014794]Thanks for the update, nekrosoft13

Now I’m just wondering if the new DVR-116/216 will still have the same chipset and design as 112/115 or 212/215.[/QUOTE]

They surely come with a newer PUH/chipset, be assured.

[chef]

[QUOTE=Skylon;2014807]If they still follow the same design as DVR-115/215 series, a firmware upgrade to support 12X DVD±DL would be much better.

Perhaps they think it’s much easier to tell everyone they support 12X DL burning by introducing a new model instead of announcing firmware upgrade on their website? [/QUOTE]

“IF” is just a wishful thinking here.

BTW, regarding the linked article, “BD-ROM drives” is a wrony synonym, “BD combo” is the thing meant.

[jcusimano2]

[QUOTE=Womi;2014752]I will skip the 115 and wait for the 116 :)[/QUOTE]

 Me too.  :iagree:

[jcusimano2]

And then hopefully ALA 42 can do his magic a short while after.

[pcarey]

I hope 215 or 216 show up in the USA sometime…

DVR-215 SATA, black or beige, supposedly HERE in the US. First ones I’ve seen.

I may just buy one to replace the DVR-112D in System 2. Problem is, I can’t think of a good excuse to replace a pretty good drive except to go SATA.

I’m still waiting for the new Optiarc AD-7200S SATA to hit the US, so I can replace that highly overrated Samsung SH-S203B SATA I bought for System 1. The Optiarc AD-7170 it replaced was one of the best drives I’ve ever owned (except for my old NEC ND-3500). The AD-7170 is still on the shelf and I might just swap it back in.

[Dr_Who]

[QUOTE=Bob;2014753]I hope 215 or 216 show up in the USA sometime…[/QUOTE]

If you did not already know here is a link for all the US people who want the Pioneer 215 Sata.

Welcome to platinummicro.com- Computer Superstore - Product Detail

[Bob]

[QUOTE=Dr. Who;2015472]If you did not already know here is a link for all the US people who want the Pioneer 215 Sata.

Welcome to platinummicro.com- Computer Superstore - Product Detail[/QUOTE]Thank you Dr.Who i saw that the other day.