Pioneer 107 cheap or nec 2500a?

CD, DVD and (Ultra HD) Blu-ray Writers
#1

I know this forum goes back and forth on which one is better and oc-freak prefers the nec 2500 for numerous reasons, but, I have the opportunity to acquire a pioneer 107 at roughly $20 US dollars through a series of amazon gift cards.

With that said, since the nec 2500 is not available to buy on amazon US, I really have only one choice -

Is the NEC 2500 that much better than the Pioneer 107 that I should spend roughly $100 for it instead of around $20 for the Pioneer 107?

All thoughts would be GREATLY appreciated.

I was going to possibly consider the LiteOn 812s but only the LiteOn 811s is available on amazon.

Damn that amazon for not giving a good selection :wink:

PS> I am planning to use the DVD burner for Video Editing and Movie Backup so quality and compatibility is REALLY important for me.

Thanks!

#2

Speaking as an NEC 2500A owner, I’d go with the Pioneer. :slight_smile:

Not because I don’t love my NEC drive, but recent firmware updates have made the Pioneer much better than it was a month ago, and it’s a decent drive. If you choose the right media, you should do very well by it.

#3

Thanks for the suggestion LoneWolf. Very interesting point. I wonder if anyone else has the same opinion?

#4

If you can get a Pioneer for $20 go for it. I’d say its a no brainer between it and the Lite-on (unless you want to do Kprobes). Other then waiting for DL burners or DL capable.

but if you can use those gift certicates on media, then I wait 4 weeks and see how the DL situation shapes up.

#5

Thanks a lot Vanderlow. It is sounding more and more like this may be a good idea to pick up the Pioneer. Anybody really think otherwise?

Do you think that waiting for the first round of DL burners will really be worth it?

Also, am I correct in thinking that Ty and Maxell media are some of the better media to use for the Pioneer drive?