Buslink (Lite-on) RW5252 at BB 29.99 NO REBATES

digitallinh · Apr 6, 2003

I just picked up a Lite-on 52x cdrw at BestBuy no rebates out the door, i dunno if there is another thread on this, but just posting just in case, HUGE deal, the model # is RW-5252 i opened the box to check, sure enough, on the drive itself it said LTR-5294 something, GOOD deal, there was only 2 left when i got there, im in Houston.

ScrapSilicon · Apr 6, 2003

that BB have a CompUSA or a Circuit City(its onsale at CC for $29.99 after MIRs)near it..?

Rphman · Apr 6, 2003

I saw this today also my BB had one left (Lite-On) but I went in to price match my Vebatim 52x24x52 (lite-On) I bought yesterday (Thanks for the heads up) for the pricematch and rebate slips for $20 after rebate. Now I'm thinking maybe I should go back and get it and return the Verbatim and deal with the rebates for and extra $10. BUT can this be better:

Staples has it for $69 plus a $20 rebate. How do you think they would price match it?? Reading their policy it looks like they would take the rebate off first because BB doesn't have a rebate so 69-20=49 with a price match of 22 making it $27 after rebate?? If they just matched the $29 price making it $9 after rebate that would be burning HOT. What's the experiences with Staples price match??

ScrapSilicon · Apr 6, 2003

What's the experiences with Staples price match??

on this ..it is not advertised..so no sales flyer..best way would be buy at BB go immediately to your local B&M Staples(the following is ..ymmv ..) with the receipt and goto work on it..gl

digitallinh · Apr 6, 2003

the best buy actually has both a compusa and CC near it. I was deciding between the Verbatim with a chance of a Lite-on, and the Buslink sure shot lite-on. and i chose the buslink. plus with no rebate hassle. again, the BB deal is no rebate deal, so i guess you can PM it, and get it for almost free. If there are any links to rebates hook it up, itll be nice to get a lite-on 52x for under 10 bucks ^_^

Lanyap · Apr 6, 2003

They must be doing a competative PM against CC who has this burner for $29.99 after rebates. Argh, my BB is closed now. I wonder if they will leave it at that price for tommorrow. They usually only do this for Sunday.

Be sure you get the one that has the SmartBurn sticker (Lite-on) and not JustLink (Aopen).

sharq · Apr 6, 2003

Hopeing to get in on this tomorrow. I personally am not a big fan of rebates, especially when they are more than one per item.
Could someone who got in on this, scan their receipt and post a link to it? Thanks.

Growltiger · Apr 6, 2003

Originally posted by: digitallinh
I just picked up a Lite-on 52x cdrw at BestBuy no rebates out the door, i dunno if there is another thread on this, but just posting just in case, HUGE deal, the model # is RW-5252 i opened the box to check, sure enough, on the drive itself it said LTR-5294 something, GOOD deal, there was only 2 left when i got there, im in Houston.

I have the Buslink RW5252 and mine is not a Lite-on - it uses Justlink.

toant103 · Apr 6, 2003

good deal

DPG0wnz · Apr 6, 2003

digitallinh, which store did you get it at?

pinoy · Apr 6, 2003

uuuggggghhhhhhh!!!! Why don't they offer this on the web??? I'm at least 80 miles away from BB, CC or CrapUSA. That's it, I'm moving!!!:|:disgust:

DaCoach · Apr 6, 2003

Originally posted by: digitallinh
I just picked up a Lite-on 52x cdrw at BestBuy no rebates out the door, i dunno if there is another thread on this, but just posting just in case, HUGE deal, the model # is RW-5252 i opened the box to check, sure enough, on the drive itself it said LTR-5294 something, GOOD deal, there was only 2 left when i got there, im in Houston.

I can't seem to get any link to the RW-5292 on the BB site. However, the Microcenter here in Houston has an I/O CDRW52x for $79.99-$10IR-$20MIR-$20MIR for your $29.99. Tried to find a lower PM in town but nothing for the moment. Rebates end 4/27 so there is still time.

Rphman · Apr 6, 2003

Do the Buslink drives just use Lite-on's firmware or their own?? I've got a Verbatim that's a Lite-on (not even rebaged) that I got for $20 AR but I'm thinking about returning it tomorrow for a Buslink so I don't have to deal with the rebates.

Atrac · Apr 6, 2003

How many burners can one person own??

Mallow · Apr 6, 2003

nice deal.

technoweasel · Apr 6, 2003

BB Buslink drives ( at least at my store) are either made by LiteOn or aOpen.
The LiteOn ones say Smartburn on the box , the aOpen ones do not.
Liteon-1 button ,Buslink sticker on drive part ,number LTR-52246S .
aOpen has 2 buttons.

Salesman wouldn't let me open drive in store but said I could return it if it wasn't
what I want. Hauled it out to truck ,opened , returned, got another, then noticed
SmartBurn on some of the boxes.

My LiteOn LTR-52246S works great !
FWIW I read in another forum the aOpens have problems.

spanky · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by: Atrac
How many burners can one person own??

hahhaa... i have asked myself that many times. i've been tempted to jump on every upgrade, but have managed to keep my urge to splurge from 24x (beige) to 52x (beige) and from 40x (black) to 48x (black)

i think i am set for now. all lite-on's by the way

nippyjun · Apr 7, 2003

Are any of these black, or just beige?

Devistater · Apr 7, 2003

Dang. I have a 24x plextor. Do I really want a 52x? Must RESIST!

nietsni3 · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by: technoweasel
BB Buslink drives ( at least at my store) are either made by LiteOn or aOpen.
The LiteOn ones say Smartburn on the box , the aOpen ones do not.
Liteon-1 button ,Buslink sticker on drive part ,number LTR-52246S .
aOpen has 2 buttons.

Salesman wouldn't let me open drive in store but said I could return it if it wasn't
what I want. Hauled it out to truck ,opened , returned, got another, then noticed
SmartBurn on some of the boxes.

My LiteOn LTR-52246S works great !
FWIW I read in another forum the aOpens have problems.

what is that problem, man?

kgatwork · Apr 7, 2003

Thanks for the headsup!

Went this morning just as they opened at 10am. Nothing on a the shelves so I did ask a salesrep. 5 minutes later he comes out with 4 brand new boxes and hands me one. Unfortunately the one he hands me is a justlink drive, so I put it back and look at the other 3 drives just to make sure they are all justlink. Lucky for me one of them is a smartlink drive (Liteon) so I bought it.

Good luck to all those looking!

voodoo3 · Apr 7, 2003

I picked up two drives today. One says smartburn and the other Justlink. The BB I went to had both on the shelf. I guess I will be returning the Justlink one. Va Beach

relaxandreflect · Apr 7, 2003

what is the difference between justlink and burnproof? i have burnproof now but was thinking of getting a second aopen drive. do they suck? if so, how about mitsumi?

sharq · Apr 7, 2003

Just grabbed 3 of em. For those in Atlanta, GA area, the Kennesaw BestBuy has these. It seems to be the only one around atl that has these, that was as of noon today. All of mine say SmartBurn

. Can anyone point to a FAQ or a forum post that could guide me through flashing them if need be.
Thanks.

Growltiger · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by: relaxandreflect
what is the difference between justlink and burnproof? i have burnproof now but was thinking of getting a second aopen drive. do they suck? if so, how about mitsumi?

Aopen drives don't suck. You'll find many people that have them and are perfectly happy.

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