Lite-On DVD not reading Memorex DVD+R.. recommendation on a new DVD player

[SVTour98]

Well, title sums it up. For some odd reason I now discover that my Lite-On DVD player (LTD-165H) does not read my Memorex DVD+R's. I am religious to Memorex DVD+R's, so I need to get a new drive I guess. Any suggestions out there? Here's what I need:

-Reads Memorex DVD+R
-BLACK
-Fastet Ripping speed possible

The +r's play just fine in my 8x TDK Burner (Plextor)

I'm thinking maybe I should go with a Plextor DVD Player since it's probable that it will work with the Memorex +R's?

Orrrr, is there a firmware update or something for the LiteOn that I have now that will make it more compatible with other media? I couldn't locate any kind of firmware updates online for it... arrrghhhh.... <annoyed>

Thanks in advance!

 

[DrumBum]

I have no personal experience with Plextor DVD burners, but I hear that they are the best out there.

 

[SilentRunning]

Have you tried updating the firmware to see if that works.

Firmware Linkage

 

[AnitaPeterson]

Why change a perfectly good player because of crappy and cheap media? Memorex has gone down the drain years ago... and most of the people at dvdrhelp.com would agree...

 

[SVTour98]

Originally posted by: AnitaPeterson
Why change a perfectly good player because of crappy and cheap media? Memorex has gone down the drain years ago... and most of the people at dvdrhelp.com would agree...

How so??? All of my Memorex are Ricoh. Aren't Ricoh one of the best????

 

[SVTour98]

Originally posted by: SilentRunning
Have you tried updating the firmware to see if that works.

Firmware Linkage

Gave that a try but it gives me the error:

No matched Drives Detected!
This Utility is for the JLMS XJ-HD165H drive.

Detected Drives:
2-0-0-0: JLMS DVD-ROM LTD-165H

edit:
Used FlashFIX and it reflashed without any problem. Now it reads DVD+R according to NeroINFO (and it works with my Memorex!)
Sweet! Now I don't have to buy a new drive! Thanks guys!

 

[gsellis]

Maxell media is available at WalMart for $20 for 10. 2X -r, 4x +r, same price. You may find it cheaper, but WalMart is everywhere.

As for self, I am a Pioneer kind of folk. 107's are now in the $150-160 range.

 

[SVTour98]

Originally posted by: gsellis
Maxell media is available at WalMart for $20 for 10. 2X -r, 4x +r, same price. You may find it cheaper, but WalMart is everywhere.

As for self, I am a Pioneer kind of folk. 107's are now in the $150-160 range.

i got ya beat. i wait until best buy has the 50pack on sale for 49.99 (4x +r)

then i go to staples.com and buy it for $99.99 and find a $20 coupon to use.

then i call staples.com for a pricematch to best buy. they match 110% so it ends up being

$100
-$20 couopn
-$55 pricematch (they match their $100 to best buy's $50, not including coupon)

Total: $35

So far I have 5 50pack spindles sittin here, lol

 

[gsellis]

Originally posted by: SVTour98

Originally posted by: gsellis
Maxell media is available at WalMart for $20 for 10. 2X -r, 4x +r, same price. You may find it cheaper, but WalMart is everywhere.

As for self, I am a Pioneer kind of folk. 107's are now in the $150-160 range.

i got ya beat. i wait until best buy has the 50pack on sale for 49.99 (4x +r)

then i go to staples.com and buy it for $99.99 and find a $20 coupon to use.

then i call staples.com for a pricematch to best buy. they match 110% so it ends up being

$100
-$20 couopn
-$55 pricematch (they match their $100 to best buy's $50, not including coupon)

Total: $35

So far I have 5 50pack spindles sittin here, lol

Is this Memorex or Maxell media?

 

[SVTour98]

memorex, sorry, just noticed you said maxell

 

[gsellis]

The Maxell has proved to be the most reliable media for a bunch of video content nuts like myself. Approved by Pioneer in the earlier models. Great ratings at DVDRHelp. Does not skip around to various mfgr (Memorex does if memory serves.)