NU DDW-163 on way, what I need to flash?

vbimport
#1

Thanks to the great threads here I ordered a NU DDW-163 retail from newegg. I spent last few days trying to understand all this flash talk, official benq flasher etc. Cant seem to find it thru google or link here. I did find and download B7T9 from benq. Before I do something stupid is that what I need to get NU DDW-163 to read and write at its best? If so I guess I all set then.

P.S. Does this drive like princo well enough that I can use up few cheapies I have here left over from my last drive? I know alot people dont like them but they never once given me issues.

#2

Go to the link below and download WinDWflash.exe and B7T9.cvt This will flash you to the latest BenQ firmware.

Carthoris

http://dvdpro.club.st/firmware/BENQ_FW.htm

#3

My NU DDW-163 is on its way. I couldn’t resist jumping on the $55.99 1 day deal on Newegg. Once I get it, I’m flashing to the newest firmware also. Is that B7T9.cvt the only file needed to flash besides winflash?

#4

Yes, thats it

carthoris

#5

I picked up the NU DDW163 in late December. It’s been a dream; burned my way through 100 or more, all using G7P9.

I’ve read conflicting information, though, about voiding warranty flashing to “B” type firmware, so I’ve kept to “G” for a while; besides, P9 is doing just fine on the cheap media I’m using.

I had some 150 CD-R blanks my father gave me, which he purchased in bulk (maybe 1,000) for himself. They are CMC-Mag, and would not burn any faster than 4x on my Memorex 48MAXX. The BenQ produces a great CD-R burn on these at 16x (cd speed, mind you).

So far, it’s been the best $60 peripheral I’ve purchased, ever.