Which benq dvdrw shall I buy tomrrow and from where

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

I have just joined this forum and I am looking to buy a dvdrw tomorrow.

I have read a the threads and reviews here and I am now steering towards the BENQ as they look pretty reliable. I use my DVR 109 at present to back up films and music. However, recently I have been making alot of coasters and its giving up the ghost gradually.

Which one shall I get 1655 or the 1620 or if indeed do you recmmmend another make.

I am looking for a reliable dvd burner please advise plain and simply:

Also whats litescribe? I have been hearing this lately yet don’t have a clue what it is ?

#2

get the 1655 even if you don’t use lightscribe

#3

The 1620 is two generations old now, definitely go for the 1655.

#4

with my new dw1655,out of the box it was getting a QS of 95-97 . now that i’ve been reading & messing around with the benq quality tool I’ve got a solid 99!!
its the first of 5 burners & i would reomend it!!good luck!!!

#5

Thanks everyone for the advice 1655 it is then

Hey, satelight7430: No idea what QS of 95-97 is ? any chance you can give me the heads up on setting up the benq quality tool beforehand, then I can get it out the box and go go go know what I mean

Any ideas where I can pick one up from I am in the UK all the shops seem to be america

Also

#6

Hi :slight_smile:
Welcome to the forum brambles. :iagree:
For some idea of utilities for the BenQ 1655 click on link in my sig & download QSuite manual.
For 1655 in the UK. Try Techfever or Komplett for a start.
BTW You can also download QSuite 2.1 for the relevant link in my sig.

#7

Thanks for the kind advice I have just ordered a retail BENQ 1655 from Komplett. May even get it friday :slight_smile:

What does click on link in my sig could you explain what you mean I have looked under Quick Links but can’t actually see what you mean, sorry I am a newbie. Also what does QS of 95-97 mean?

#8

QS refers to the Quality Score given to a specific PIE/PIF scan in Nero CD-DVD Speed.

#9

good show!

#10

thanks for doing the work for me guys found a good deal on the 1655 oem at komplett, £41.60 incl del

razzle dazzle!

#11

KOMPLETT have just delivered my BENQ 1655, can anybody suggest how I go about setting it up for maximum burn quality any links would be greatly appreciated. :slight_smile:

#12

hey brambles how long did they take to deliver your drive? did you opt for the 6.50 or 16.50 delivery option? also best to have a quick scan of the BenQ forum everything you will need is in there :slight_smile:

also a good place to start

BenQ FAQ

#13

Hi Mr Brownstone,

I called Komplett on monday morning and whilst I spoke to one of their sales agents (who was very helpful) I paid for it online. I got an email on Tuesday advising it had been despatched :slight_smile: and then received it today pretty well packaged.

Thanks for the FAQ’S I have looked at them but nothing in them about the latest Q suite or tweaking.

Also if you could possibly point me in the right direction as to how I go about measuring the benq1655 using nero cd/dvd speed. I have read a thread and somebody advised that you can test the dvdrw without burning a disc? the reason I ask is that I have had problems with my other dvdrw pioneer 109.