NEC 16X Dual Layer DVD±RW **One Day Sale $62.99+free shipping(NR)** Model ND-3500A BLK OEM

[angelo234]

Hi all, I stumbled apon Anandtech a few months ago, so a new poster here, thought I would try to chip in
Newegg has this sweet deal on the NEC 3500a, I was going to buy it and had it in my wish list last week, looked at it today and whola...

One Day Sale, Ends 12/28/2004 5:30 PM PST
NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black, Model ND-3500A BK, OEM
Link

Thanks to all that have posted the great deals here...
Happy Holidays

 

[TheWart]

ooo

This is really tempting.

Thanks for the link.

 

[emeraldsky]

You can get it from pcconnection.com for $40 after rebate with 50 free Fuji DVD-Rs.

 

[mrrman]

no rebates from Newegg though...gonna buy it from them...cant stand rebates....thanks angelo234

 

[gshock888]

depends on if you want to risk the rebate not coming or not. newegg has good price sans rebate. on the other hand the AR price is real good WITH 50 free discs to boot (worth 15-20 bucks)

 

[Challenger]

I'd like to jump on this but the price of DL discs is still way too high, by the time the price of discs comes down the write speeds will probably be faster as well

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Rebates are a pain the a$$, just get it from newegg and avoid the hassle.

 

[udonoogen]

no software but GOOD price

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: emeraldsky
You can get it from pcconnection.com for $40 after rebate with 50 free Fuji DVD-Rs.

You forgot to mention that the DVD-Rs are on back order and they claim they'll get them tomorrow but they are located in Ohio so it's a big risk.
And the 50 "free" DVD-Rs are free After rebate. Considering the rebate has to be postmarked by Jan 15, it's a risk

 

[crimson117]

Thanks for posting this deal for us, but it's only like $1 off their regular price That said, compared to most retailers newegg's prices can usually be considered hot deals.

 

[M1A]

Newegg has a Sony 16X DW-D22A-B2 BLACK for $66. Anyone know if that one is as good as the NEC? Sony used to have good drives.

 

[soundforbjt]

Originally posted by: m1a
Newegg has a Sony 16X DW-D22A-B2 BLACK for $66. Anyone know if that one is as good as the NEC? Sony used to have good drives.

The Sony drive is made by Lite-On and while it is a good drive, the NEC is one of the best.

 

[angelo234]

Originally posted by: crimson117
Thanks for posting this deal for us, but it's only like $1 off their regular price That said, compared to most retailers newegg's prices can usually be considered hot deals.

True, very true... But if I remember correctly, there was a shipping fee last week, and now? Nada... so to me... Tis' so damn HoooooooooT

 

[GreggyD]

What is the best software to use with this drive to make a movie DVD?

 

[sk3tch]

Thanks OP...I'm in.

GreggyD - use DVD Shrink (to backup retail movies) and use Nero Burning ROM to burn...best combo.

 

[aphex]

Just a heads up, ZipZoomFly has it for only $1 less and includes free 2nd day air

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...jsp?ProductCode=172501

 

[paulmob]

http://www.tomshardware.com/storage/20041102/

Read the review above, or just skip to the end and read the summary, basically they hand it to the ND-3500A hands down and it coincidentally has the cheapest price.

There's also the ND-3520A was just announced, basically just faster dvd-rw, probably not a big deal. I picked up the ND-3500A a few weeks ago and have been using it with Patchburn 3 for OS X & Toast Titanium with pleasing results, have been having a few weird issues, but probably due to the "hacked" drivers.

 

[Bozo Galora]

the 3520 fixes the slow read probs of the 3500

 

[gshock888]

my 0.02:

Plextor > Pioneer > NEC > Sony/Liteon > rest of the crap

 

[BAMAVOO]

Originally posted by: gshock888
my 0.02:

Plextor > Pioneer > NEC > Sony/Liteon > rest of the crap

That used to be true.

 

[Josh]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
Rebates are a pain the a$$, just get it from newegg and avoid the hassle.

$20 savings to put something in the mail...no problem for me.

Thanks guys for another great deal.

 

[OnEMoReTrY]

Originally posted by: Bozo Galora
the 3520 fixes the slow read probs of the 3500

What are the slow read probs?

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

Ok..I bit. Had a 2500a before and I loved it. NEC makes some very good drives.

 

[silverbullet555]

I bit too so that the bezel would match the new computer I am building. Just about every part came off of tips from this forum. Thanks everyone.

 

[crimson117]

What DVD writing software do you guys plan to use? Any free stuff?