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    Emprex Dual 16x DVD burner anyone have one of these is so what do you think of them.

    LiteOn (DRW 3S163) should work ok for 8x burning on some discs, but 16x DVD writing quality is bad. :(
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    8x burner can't read burned -r at 12x

    Not with the 812S. The maximum read speed is 12x for DVD-ROM media, 8x for DVD±R media... You can however upgrade your drive to an 832S, which enables DVD+R DL burning. Here is a custom firmware that also improves burn quality: http://codeguys.rpc1.org/firmwares/832S.CG5G.patched-cf.rar...
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    DVD Media Type

    While it is rare to find, yes there are some standalones that are programmed to explicitly deny the use of DVD+R discs (even with DVD-ROM booktype). This is all due to politics and an attempt to promote DVD-R over DVD+R.
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    Best DVD Burner?

    Yep. ;) http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=136193 8x DVD+R DL writing. :)
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    next gen dvd burners

    4Q 2005 according to Philips. Philips demo'ed a functional internal Blu-Ray/DVD±R/CD-R burner for me at CES. Although the drive and media will be very expensive. And BR disc use will not be widespread for another few years.
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    DVD Media Type

    It appears that you do not have an understanding of bitsetting. http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/150 A DVD-ROM booktype on a DVD+R will cause standalone players to treat the disc just like a pressed DVD-ROM disc.
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    Pioneer 108 and 109 Face plate

    Just confirmed with a friend... A08 faceplate should fit fine onto a DVR-109.
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    DVD Media Type

    DVD+R with a DVD-ROM booktype is the most widely compatible DVDR disc that you can produce...
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    Is it time to get a new DVD-ROM?

    ;) good drive suggestions teddyv and theman. @bob4432, it is very likely that your A06 is "getting old" and experiencing reading problems late in life. (like my grandparents). It's always fun to upgrade. :D
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    Emprex Dual 16x DVD burner anyone have one of these is so what do you think of them.

    Emprex is owned by BTC. The drive is a BTC 1016IM or 1116IM. I would also recommend taking it back and getting an NEC or BenQ or Pioneer instead. :D
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    Watching Movies On My PC

    If you want to use freeware, pick up Media Player Classic. A quick google should locate it for you. ;)
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    Is my NEC 3500a DEAD?

    Here are a few things you can try: Try replacing the IDE cable. Turn of Windows XP CD burning services (IMAPI). Disable/uninstall packet writing programs if applicable. Use the generic Microsoft IDE Controller drivers instead of Nvidia or Via, etc. Try installing the drive as a solitary...
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    Pioneer 108 and 109 Face plate

    Not sure on that one, I will check on this...
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    What's on this CD...?

    I have quite a few. I usually try to label all of them but it doesn't always happen. Although I usually *do* know what is on most of them since the majority of my discs contain test data from Nero CD-DVD Speed create data disc. :D
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    Can audio (for mp3s) be ripped from DVD?

    Yes you can. You can try this app: http://www.imtoo.com/dvd-audio-ripper.html To do it with freeware you will need to do a little research. Rip the DVD with DVD Decrypter in IFO mode. Get Belight: http://corecodec.org/projects/belight/ Convert AC3 to MP3. Some good reference guides are...
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    Pioneer 108 and 109 Face plate

    I think you are confusing model numbers here... Pioneer A08 = PRIMARY RETAIL PACKAGE MODEL with fancy shiny faceplate, honeycomb casing design, quiet drive utility, etc. Pioneer 108 = BULK OEM MODEL, no fancy faceplate, no honeycomb casing, mostly sold in online shops, but a few retail...
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    8x burner can't read burned -r at 12x

    Different drives have various read speed limitations for each media type programmed into the firmware. Many drives will not read Recordable DVD media as fast as a Pressed DVD-ROM disc, but there are some writers that can, such as the NEC 3500A, 3520A, etc... What drive do you have ?