(12x W/Dual Layer) Optorite (DD1205) "12x" DVD±R/RW, 2.4x DL Drive "$85.00" Shipped

[MysticMan1]

(12x W/Dual Layer) Optorite (DD1205) "12x" DVD±R/RW, 2.4x DL Drive "$85.00" + Free 5 PK 4x DVD-R Discs Shipped at Newegg

Optorite DD1205 12x/8x DVD±R/RW, 2.4x DL Drive

Current low price on pricewatch.com is $85.00 shipped (search key word "DD1205")

Optorite.com LINK

Features:
2.4x DVD+R DL write and read speed
Supports both DVD+RW and DVD-RW formats
Up to 12x DVD+R read and write speed
High-density writing technology (HD-BURN) doubles the capacity of a conventional CD-R media
BURN-Proof technology prevents buffer under run errors
Horizontal or vertical mounting orientation
Dual panel - includes both beige and black faceplates
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LG GSA-4120B 12x/8x DVD±R/RW, 2.4x DL, 5x RAM Drive

Current low price on pricewatch.com is $82.00 OEM or $97.00 retail shipped

pricewatch.com LINK (search key word "GSA-4120B")

LG 12x GSA-4120B review at cdrlabs.com LINK

LG 12x GSA-4120B review at Extrememhz.com LINK

LG 12x GSA-4120B review at Anandtech.com LINK

The LG drive forum at cdfreaks.com LINK
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Verbatim "Dual Layer 8.5GB 2.4X DVD+R media", single disc in jewel case for "$9.99" Shipped at Sonystyle.com LINK to thread

 

[conehead433]

Thanks Mystic Man. I had broke down and ordered the DD1203 this morning for $80.99 from NewEgg thinking I was never going to bother with Dual Layer. After seeing this I figured I'd rather have this for just $20 more and maybe DL discs would be reasonably priced sometime in the future. It was too late for me to cancel online so I called NewEgg but it showed already to have shipped. I explained the situation and the CSR told me to just refuse the shipment and I would be credited upon its return. Optorite makes a great burner. Ripping speeds aren't great but definitely a reliable burner. And NewEgg rocks!

 

[Childs]

How would one get the 12x burn speed...use 8X discs? 8x discs can be hard to find, especially at reasonable prices in retail now, so wondering if you use really good 4x discs, good 8x discs, or just 12x discs to burn at 12x?

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: Childs
How would one get the 12x burn speed...use 8X discs? 8x discs can be hard to find, especially at reasonable prices in retail now, so wondering if you use really good 4x discs, good 8x discs, or just 12x discs to burn at 12x?

You can burn certain brands of 8x disc at 12x and 8x media is not that expensive any more.

50 8x DVD+R for 33.99/ 4x DVD+/-RW for 34.99 at Amazon thread LINK

 

[MysticMan1]

Updated with lower price on the 12x Optorite DD1205 now $88 shipped

 

[SuPrEIVIE]

a user in that ridata DVD+R thread said DVD+R from ridata aren't good?or the very first ones made by ridata?