NEC announces ND-3500A - 16X ±R and 4X DL Recorder!

[thermite88]

The drive is going to be released in Europe in August 04. No price info.

NEC announced new DL DVD burner

 

[DarkAmeba]

It'll cost a bundle at launch. I'd get the 2510a now its a super good deal. Then, by the time thats too slow for you you can get a newer drive for a resaonable price.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: DarkAmeba
It'll cost a bundle at launch. I'd get the 2510a now its a super good deal. Then, by the time thats too slow for you you can get a newer drive for a resaonable price.

Don't be so sure about that. The 2510a came out just over $100 at release. I'd bet that it'll be under $150 at release. I might even upgrade my 2510a shortly after the 3500a is released.

 

[Carbonadium4]

droool..

I rather have DL since I need to archive crap

 

[JBT]

No kidding I bet these will be pretty inexpensive too the whole NEC line has a WONDERFUL price.

 

[BChico]

I still have not jumped in on the dvd-rw market and im thinking about taking the plunge. Im looking at the nec-2510A.

Ive been reading alot of posts and im not quite finding what i really want to know.

What is good media for these? Will 4x disks burn at 8x, or should you always stick with 8x?

Is there any benefit in using + or - ? What about burning xbox games?

What about getting the 2500A vs. 2510A, is the 10 worth an extra 20 bucks?

Thanks for the info!

 

[Lonyo]

I think one reason the 2510A was so cheap is because it's basically a 2500 with firmware update, so there's almost no extra mfr cost over the 2500 which they know how to make and are selling for quite cheap.

 

[JackBurton]

Just found out that Pioneer has their 16X DVD burner out NOW! With support for 4X DL burning. And what did I tell ya, under $150 ($129 to be exact).

 

[Maverick]

thats all fine and dandy...

but where's the media?

 

[thermite88]

Originally posted by: Maverick
thats all fine and dandy...

but where's the media?

At $9.99 each, it is not cheap. But available now.

Dual Layer Media from Sony Store

 

[Macro2]

How is the Lite-on SOHW-832S dual layer compared to the NEC?

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: JackBurton
Just found out that Pioneer has their 16X DVD burner out NOW! With support for 4X DL burning. And what did I tell ya, under $150 ($129 to be exact).

Now that's great news,I love my 8X pioneer drive.

 

[50]

Great News! NEC is usually cheaper than Pioneer so let's hope this is under 130, plus it does everything the pioneer does with 48x cd-r burning! BTW I haven't really been paying attention much to the dvd market but will dual layer only be + or will there be dual layer - as well?

 

[KDOG]

Whew!! I was this close >< to buying the NEC 2510a and decided to hold off a little longer and see what was coming out. Nice...

 

[Sid59]

wow a Pioneer and NEC (maybe) at good prices. might be high time to toss this 1300A. lol ..

 

[krackato]

Awesome! Oh, wait. Of the hell cares. Media is $10 a disc.

 

[Tostada]

2nd gen DVD-DL burners before the media is even readily available? That's stupid.

You can get Verbatim DL discs in some stores ... with a retail price of $19.99 per disc. Pretty weak when a single 2.4X DL disc costs as much as 25 single layer 8X discs.

 

[Davegod]

anyone have this drive? thinking of getting one.
main concern is that it burns ok on whatever media; bit slow is ok, finding out my backup is a coaster aint. bonus if its good with difficult backups, erm or something

 

[Loop2kil]

Originally posted by: BChico
I still have not jumped in on the dvd-rw market and im thinking about taking the plunge. Im looking at the nec-2510A.

Ive been reading alot of posts and im not quite finding what i really want to know.

What is good media for these? Will 4x disks burn at 8x, or should you always stick with 8x?

Is there any benefit in using + or - ? What about burning xbox games?

What about getting the 2500A vs. 2510A, is the 10 worth an extra 20 bucks?

Thanks for the info!

I picked up a 25 pack of 4x verbatim's up at best buy for $14 and they burn perfect at 8x on my 2500a

 

[Davegod]

any other reccomendations for dvd blanks for the 3500a? Im looking for a 25pack or so of reasonably cheap disks mostly for data but also some dvdshrinked movie backups. prime consideration is no coasters, no good finding out a backup disk is a dud. i'd like it to be able to to 8x really, but can do 4x if 8x ones arent too reliable.

fwiw these are what i have to choose from. some i picked out:

Ritek Inkjet Printable DVD-r 4x (ritek G04 Dye) 25 Tub £8
Ridisc 4x DVD-r (ritek G04 Dye) In 25pk Tub £9
Datawrite Classic 8x DVD-R Grey (fuji Dye) 25pk £9 <- current choice
Bulkpaq DVD-r 8x Orange Top 25 Pack In Cake Box £9

Datawrite 8x Gold DVD+r (prodisc Dye) 25 Pk £10
Memorex DVD+r/4.7gb 8xspeed Printable Cakebox 25pack £9