BenQ Black 16X IDE DVD Burner

StumbleBum1 · Apr 24, 2006

Sweet drive....Smokin price

Get it here @ The Egg

nomadh · Apr 24, 2006

Love my benq 1655. Reads and writes everything with near perfect scores. Even burns 4x media at 16x with cdspeed quality scores >95%. So much better than my nec 2500 and liteon 811. Specially that poc 811.
Give benq a try.

htne · Apr 24, 2006

The link in the OP points to the Benq 1625, which is not as highly thought of as the 1650 / 1655 models. Here is a direct link to the 1650 in black for $35.99 with free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101010

Sepen · Apr 24, 2006

Originally posted by: nomadh
Love my benq 1655. Reads and writes everything with near perfect scores. Even burns 4x media at 16x with cdspeed quality scores >95%. So much better than my nec 2500 and liteon 811. Specially that poc 811.
Give benq a try.

Ditto that. I luv my Benq 1655, heck my might even sell my NEC 4551.

StumbleBum1 · Apr 24, 2006

Originally posted by: htne
The link in the OP points to the Benq 1625, which is not as highly thought of as the 1650 / 1655 models. Here is a direct link to the 1650 in black for $35.99 with free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101010

Thanks for the heads up..I edited my post to reflect this

you2 · Apr 25, 2006

how does the 1650 differ from the 1655 ?

essasin · Apr 25, 2006

Originally posted by: you2
how does the 1650 differ from the 1655 ?

1655 supports lightscribe and I am not sure how well that works

Jawo · Apr 25, 2006

Sweet deal OP...I might jump on this, for I have been on the fence to replace my 4x burner. Too bad the beige drive doesn't get free shipping!

soundforbjt · Apr 25, 2006

Originally posted by: you2
how does the 1650 differ from the 1655 ?

The 1655 supports lightscribe and for the moment is a superior burner in quality. That may change with further firmware upgrades.

c627627 · Apr 25, 2006

Is BenQ 1655 a "better" burner now than NEC/Pioneer models?

Are there any other brands that compete with NEC/Pioneer or are these three the top brands now?

videopho · Apr 25, 2006

"Is BenQ 1655 a "better" burner now than NEC/Pioneer models? "

Ditto here. My NEC-3520A is over a year old and already having some issue reading disc. So I need a better replacement. Would that be it?

htne · Apr 25, 2006

Originally posted by: c627627
Is BenQ 1655 a "better" burner now than NEC/Pioneer models?

Are there any other brands that compete with NEC/Pioneer or are these three the top brands now?

A good place to read more is

http://club.cdfreaks.com

Most people would find themselves satisfied with the Pioneer 111 or the Nec 3550 or the Liteon 160P6S or the LG4167. Among the enthusiasts who have owned all, or most, of the above models, the Benq 1655 usually stands out as the best overall drive.

Jester666 · Apr 25, 2006

Originally posted by: videopho
"Is BenQ 1655 a "better" burner now than NEC/Pioneer models? "

Ditto here. My NEC-3520A is over a year old and already having some issue reading disc. So I need a better replacement. Would that be it?

I own a NEC-3520A, a Benq 1640, and a Benq 1655. Both Benqs consistently give higher quality burns at faster speeds. I rarely use the NEC now.

gba · Apr 25, 2006

I'm in for a BenQ 1650.

imaheadcase · Apr 25, 2006

I love my BenQ 1640. Takes whatever i throw into it.

LurkingInNC · Apr 25, 2006

Vaguely recall reading somewhere (another post?; buyer review?; or just way offbase?) that although this is an OEM unit, someone who got one from Newegg got a copy of Nero with it. Doesn't say anything about including Nero on the Newegg site, can anyone confirm either way?

If not, what is it gonna cost me for software to 'back up' DVD movies?

Dunnworkin · May 1, 2006

Originally posted by: Jawo
Sweet deal OP...I might jump on this, for I have been on the fence to replace my 4x burner. Too bad the beige drive doesn't get free shipping!

Been holding out for a deal on a beige 1650 myself. Finally pulled the trigger on one today for $38.88 shipped. Newegg now has it listed for $33.99 plus $4.89 for three day shipping. Only $2.89 more to match my rig still feels like a good deal.

Thanks OP.

Here is a direct link to the beige drive for anyone interested. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101011

Shippy · May 2, 2006

Originally posted by: LurkingInNC
Vaguely recall reading somewhere (another post?; buyer review?; or just way offbase?) that although this is an OEM unit, someone who got one from Newegg got a copy of Nero with it. Doesn't say anything about including Nero on the Newegg site, can anyone confirm either way?

If not, what is it gonna cost me for software to 'back up' DVD movies?

DVD Shrink is FREE, and it works really well.

Dunnworkin · May 2, 2006

Originally posted by: LurkingInNC
Vaguely recall reading somewhere (another post?; buyer review?; or just way offbase?) that although this is an OEM unit, someone who got one from Newegg got a copy of Nero with it. Doesn't say anything about including Nero on the Newegg site, can anyone confirm either way?

If not, what is it gonna cost me for software to 'back up' DVD movies?

If you click on the 'Read all reviews' link on the item page, you will see it mentioned an OEM Nero package comes with the drive. Dosen't say what version though. Hope that helps.

nomadh · May 2, 2006

Originally posted by: c627627
Is BenQ 1655 a "better" burner now than NEC/Pioneer models?

Are there any other brands that compete with NEC/Pioneer or are these three the top brands now?

I have the benq 1655 ($50) and the nec 3550 ($40). The Nec does well specially compared to my older lite-on811 (pure junk) but the benq is amazing. I used to think I had a media problem... or a fragmentation problem, or an interupt problem or a combination. I figured that because all 4 of the burners I had access to couldn't all be crap, but they were. My only problem was I didn't have a benq. I can burn nearly any media at any speed. I even burn old 2.4x phillips at 16x no problem.

I'd be a shill if I was getting paid. it slices, it dices ......

nomadh · May 2, 2006

And my benq 1655 came with nero from newegg. And I needed it because my slightly older nero couldn't recognize the drive. It also added lightscribe but I haven't used that feature yet.

altonb1 · May 2, 2006

When did BenQ become a good brand? I know they used to be looked at as an inferior drive to the Lite-ons, but this thread implies differently.

nomadh · May 2, 2006

I remember that in cd burner days. I think the two flipped positions when dvd burners came out. BTW the the benq seems to burn cds perfectly also. What burner doesnt anymore?

ScottAnthony25 · May 4, 2006

looks like the price to have it shipped increase

Dealjunky1 · May 4, 2006

That is an awesome price.

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