(Dead) CenDyne "32x12x40" (Lite-ons & Mitsumi 16MB Buffer)"$24.99" or "$14.99" AR & coupon At OfficeMax.

[MysticMan1]

(DEAD) CenDyne 32x12x40 (#20146450) $79.99 - $40 MIR - use the Staples $15 off $75 printable coupon = $24.99 or order on-line and add some FREE after rebate items to reach $100 and use a $25 off $100 OfficeMax coupon = $14.99. At OfficeMax

Link to $15 off $75 Staples coupon Exp.6-29

Link to CenDyne 32x

Link to rebate

Some free after rebate items :
iConcepts Keyboard (#20036578) $10 - $10 MIR = $0.00 LINK (possibly in-stores only or out of stock)
Caller ID Telephones (#20172965) $10 - $10 MIR = $0.00 LINK
Belkin SurgeMaster II Surge Protector (#02227548) $10 - $10 = $0.00 LINK
Belkin 12oz. Canned Air (#02229010) $4.99 - $4.99 MIR = $0.00 LINK
Belkin 9' Heavy Duty Entension Cord (#02232355) $4.99 - $4.99 MIR = $0.00 (possibly in-stores only)
Not free :
Imation 24X 650MB CD-R 50-Pack (#62236912) $12.99 - $11 MIR = $1.99 LINK

If not all the free after rebate item you want are available on-line try placing a phone order (1-800-283-7674 option 1) to get everything you want .

You can find the rebate forms page here : LINK

For OfficeMax coupons do a search on Google.com key word "OfficeMax coupons"

So far poeple who own the CenDyne 32x drive have identified the rebadged mfgs as Lite-on, verbatim (Rebadged Lite-ons), Mitsumi (16MB Buffer, supports the 'Mt. Rainier' format), AOpen (reads at 48x, 8MB Buffer) and a new one the OptoRite.

To identify which rebadged drive is in the Cendyne box look at the serials # on the top right label at the back of the box and the model number on the newer boxes.

Lite-on 32x mfg drive have 12 digits, no letters - Sample (123456789012), Model #LTR-32123S or the newer mfg (overclockable) #LTR-32123W.
Verbatim 32x mfg drive have (rebadged Lite-on drives) 12 digits, no letters - Sample (123456789012), Model #VBT321240A
Mitsumi 32x drives have 22 digits mostly numbers -Sample (CR-123ATE45678A12QH9012), Model #CR-480ATE. Also says 16BM buffer on the box.
AOpen 32x drives have 23 digits mostly numbers with three letters near the end -Sample (123D1234567890123JED1), Model #CRW3248
New! OptoRite 32x Model #CW3201

Here's a head to head comparison of the Lite-on and Mittsumi 32x drives Link to 32X roundup
Lite-on 32x review
Mitsumi 32x review
Verbatim 32x Info
AOpen 32x review
New! OptoRite 32x Info

CenDyne has posted a firmware updates (X8S6) for the Verbatim mfg drives, so there's no need to flash the Verbatim to a LiteOn just to update the firmware. Link to CenDyne/Verbatim updates

 

[NetworkDad]

Another great Cendyne deal - Thanks MysticMan1 !! - I got the Aopen last time, excellent drive.

 

[Steelwells]

I hate waiting for rebates, but since no one will sell me their older 12x or 16x drive for my girlfriend's PC, maybe I'll go for it.

Thanks.

 

[Glendor]

I got the Mitsumi last time, and it was wonderful. I'm going for another Mitsumi or Lite-on this time

Glendor...

 

[kingz]

it says its $129.99 on the site, so on the 23rd, it'll drop to 109.99 + 30 IR? So thats 79.99 out the door w/o coupons?

 

[MysticMan1]

kingz

I just got a look at the ad for next week and these's no instant rebate, the price will be $79.99 before the $40 mail-in rebate and whatever coupon you choose to use. The $10 off $50 OfficeMax printable coupon expires (Sun.) the day the sale starts, the Staples $15 off $75 printable coupon expires 6-29 (OfficeMax is support to except coupons from Staples) or you can order on-line and add some FREE after rebate items to reach $100 and use a $25 off $100 OfficeMax coupon = $14.99.

 

[Soong]

man and now I feel I got ripped off for the $30 staples deal...doh-age...oh well another burner for the wife... so throw us some FAR items....
Looks like some canned air FAR...
keyboard FAR...
extension cord FAR
CDR's 1.99 AR...

 

[John P]

What burning software comes with these Cendyne's? Nero? Also, is the Nero that comes with these drives a stripped down version ? Just curious, thanks....

 

[aoLhaTer]

Originally posted by: John P.
What burning software comes with these Cendyne's? Nero? Also, is the Nero that comes with these drives a stripped down version ? Just curious, thanks....

comes with nero
the nero they give you only works with the drive that it came with

 

[DingoDoc]

In terms of ordering online, when do these deals kick in from past experience (at the stroke of midnight sunday morning)? Thanks for a great deal.

 

[nealh]

wow the 32x writer is getting even cheaper....

 

[Keego]

So let's see here...
1) Drive is $80 on sale
2) Call em, order drive, fax staples coupon, give OM coupon info
3) send rebates

Right?

 

[CyberZenn]

geez - every time a turn around this drive gets cheaper - 45 then 35 then 30, and now maybe 25 or even 15 ?!? Well anyway if you are considering buying this drive go for it. Ive had nothing but good experiences with it (lite-on version).

 

[luvya]

My 12X10X32 Burner works fine for me.....but $15 for a 32x?? MAN!! Someone convince me why I shouldn't get this drive!!!
Btw, if I get this drive, inevitably I will also have to upgrade my DVD-ROM (it's only a 12X)........any hot deal on this?

 

[luvya]

Btw, why Staples coupon? Isn't this an officemax deal?

 

[NetworkDad]

Originally posted by: luvya
Btw, why Staples coupon? Isn't this an officemax deal?

Officemax takes competitor coupons. Ex: Staples, office depot, etc.

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: NccOps

Originally posted by: luvya
Btw, why Staples coupon? Isn't this an officemax deal?

Officemax takes competitor coupons. Ex: Staples, office depot, etc.

But this is only B$M policy right? Can I do this online?

 

[BillRubin]

For those of us who don't have time to read the reviews at the moment, can someone perhaps give an "executive summary" of which manufacturer to try to get first, second, third, avoid?

Bill

 

[jimmyhaha]

seems cendyne is not very good at rebate..
btw, who is the rebate fullfillment company ?

 

[NetworkDad]

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: NccOps

Originally posted by: luvya
Btw, why Staples coupon? Isn't this an officemax deal?

Officemax takes competitor coupons. Ex: Staples, office depot, etc.

But this is only B$M policy right? Can I do this online?

B&M only, correct. I do it all the time at officemax, i've never had a problem. Just use a legit coupon from staples. I personally will just be ordering this online with the $25 off 100. Coupon can be found at FW.

 

[Boogak]

I bought one from Office Max a month ago and got the Lite-on version of the 32x burner. A most excellent upgrade from my old 8x Smart & Friendly burner... burning a full 80 minute cd went from 12 minutes to less than 4 minutes (and this is only burning at 24x cuz of my crappy media).

 

[wizz0bang]

Is there anyway to tell which drive is inside by looking at the outside of the box? Ie, look at the label to see weather is has "burnproof" or "smartburn" etc? I really want a Lite-on...

 

[Jhill]

I'd go for the 25 off 100 coupon with free after rebate stuff but most rebates require an original reciept. Does anyone know what free after rebate items don't require an original reciept?

 

[MysticMan1]

luvya...

But this is only B$M policy right? Can I do this online?

To use a competitor coupons on-line you need to phone-in your order and they will ask you to fax them a copy of the coupon and want to use.

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: wizz0bang
Is there anyway to tell which drive is inside by looking at the outside of the box? Ie, look at the label to see weather is has "burnproof" or "smartburn" etc? I really want a Lite-on...

You can find that information at the beginning of this thread