[qanda]This thread is about the Plextor PX-760A. Click here to see full specs[/qanda]Problems after 19 months and probably 400 DVD Movie burns. 
Yesterday I burned 2 copies of Ironman new release, my son is building a new comp, so I pop over to plextor website to look at new DVD models for his new machine. While there I see there is newer firmware. I install it and now my 760A doesn’t see DVD’s , I call plextor tech support {3 times} we uninstalled and tried every firmware version they have there, we removed the filters{upper and lower}. One note the firmware 1.01 and 1.02 will not install get an error. 
The drive still see’s CD’s fine, makes no noise like most dying drives make, happened after the fireware update. Plextor apoligized and said I was out of warranty. :a
I am now looking for a fix {doubtful but hoping! } 
At the very least, I need direction to a good new burner for Double layer DVD’s. Preferably as good or better then my 760A which was awesome for almost two years.
I have gone threw dozens of burners across the years, my 760A was a dream come true on longevity and how many Burns it made with no errors, and very few coasters.
Help need direction for new recommendations, do I buy a used 760A , 800A or 820A, or new if I can find one, or go on to something better… Thanks for any help you can toss my way… 
t2mustang-at-hotmail.com is my email and i will check back here also. Thanks