OfficeMax - Cendyne DVD R/RW Drive $199.99 (Coupon & Rebate)

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Karsten

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Now that is a hot deal!

Anybody knows what drive is behind the Cendyne Label? Pionier?
 
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Sept1967

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It looks very much like a The "Older" Pioneer DVR-A03 . It has a 4x DVD read speed - not 6x for the newer A04. It also doesnt look to have buffer under-run protection. This may not be too good of a deal. I was hoping it was the newer A04 drive.

ZDnet Review

CDR Info review
 
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momotarosan

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Thanks, I was finally able to use the $40 credit for applying for my Discover card. Sweet deal at $159.99,
 
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Sepen

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Originally posted by: Sept1967
It looks very much like a The "Older" Pioneer DVR-A03 . It has a 4x DVD read speed - not 6x for the newer A04. It also doesnt look to have buffer under-run protection. This may not be too good of a deal. I was hoping it was the newer A04 drive.

ZDnet Review

CDR Info review
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Hmm,

I have the "OLDER" A03, it cost me $388 shipped. I have burnt several hundred DVD's with it and have never ever had a buffer underrun.
I considered it a steal at that price and just might buy another one at this price. I would put it against any burner out there now, it is that good.

 
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SpotDancer

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Man, did I get a lot of pop-up chit when I connected to the CDR Info Review link. Plus, I think I got some program downloaded onto my computer without even asking for it.....some sort of internet explorer searchtool..........I am going to check my computer when I am finished with this little project and delete it. Unreal. Link connector beware!!
 
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SpotDancer

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Yup, sure enough I had a program installed on my computer without me asking for it. Its called "Search-Explorer Toolbar"

I deleted the mofo!
 
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Walliser

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I noticed the same thing about the CDR info website. Didn't like that one at all.

For the deal itself however, it does sound great. Have to stop by at my local OM later this week. I need something that works better for backups than CDs. HDs are getting too big nowadays, lol.
 
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DorkBoy

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Thanks great deal !! :)

Officemax.com $50 OFF $250 ENDS TODAY 8/26/2002/ !!!!!!
 
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Walliser

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Dang, I can not find any OM coupons.

Sept1967, where did you see that $50 off $250 coupon? I tried google and I tried all of the usual coupon sites, nothing. Only thing I can find is free shipping and that is what they give you anyway.

Can anyone tell me where to find that coupon? Or can you pm me the coupon code?

Your help is greatly appreciated, I want that drive! lol
 
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technoteaser

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Is this price that good given there are HP DVD RW drives closer to that price.

http://www.a2zcomp.com/buy.asp?REF=20&SKU=843068




Description HP CDRW 12X/10X/32X DVD 2X/4X EIDE DVD100I COMBO DRIVE
Manufacturer HP - CD-ROMS
Specs-1 Interface IDE, Loading Mechanism Tray loader, dust sealed
Transfer Rates Write: up to 12x (CD-R) Write: up to 10x (CD-RW) Read: up to 32x (CD) Read: up to 8x (DVD-ROM)
Buffering 2 MB
Media CD-RW or CD-R

Specs-2 Burst Transfer Rate 33 MB/sec.
Seek Time 125 ms one-third stroke
Spin-Up Time 2 seconds max.
Initialization Time 5 seconds max.
hp Fast Format Time (CD-RW) 5 minutes max.
Disc Finalization Time 2 minutes typical at 2x
ISO 9660
 
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lastig21

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technoteaser - You linked to a HP100I, which is a dvd+rw drive. The cendyne and the hp are two different technologies, and the hp100i does not burn dvd+r, it just does dvd+rw. The cendyne is more comparable to the hp200i which does both dvd+r and dvd+rw. This is a good deal for those wanting dvd-r/w.
 
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obbears

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momotarosan: How did you apply both Discover and Officemax coupons?? I can only get one or the other but not both... Post here and let me know.
 
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shl0791

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Hey all,
I just called OM, and they said they'd match the price and give me the coupon offer too.

After having bought the darn thing, and after having opened the packaging, the drive itself IS a PIONEER 104 drive... so the older one, but for 200 after rebate and 12$ in tax... I'm happy.

If you can't get to an OM in time tonite, go online then!!!!

-shl0791


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safe burning
 
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chanfo

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Originally posted by: shl0791
Hey all,
I just called OM, and they said they'd match the price and give me the coupon offer too.

After having bought the darn thing, and after having opened the packaging, the drive itself IS a PIONEER 104 drive... so the older one, but for 200 after rebate and 12$ in tax... I'm happy.

If you can't get to an OM in time tonite, go online then!!!!

-shl0791


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safe burning
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I don't get it. What are you pricematching to? The price is $199 after instant coupon and rebate right.

 
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volfan

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Hey all,
I just called OM, and they said they'd match the price and give me the coupon offer too.

After having bought the darn thing, and after having opened the packaging, the drive itself IS a PIONEER 104 drive... so the older one, but for 200 after rebate and 12$ in tax... I'm happy.

If you can't get to an OM in time tonite, go online then!!!!

-shl0791
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Actually, bud, you should be very happy, because that is the newest one, not the old one. I thought they were, but that gives hope for the rest of you. I broke down and bought a 104 last week for $250, and should get it tomorrow. I'm pumped about making some DVD's. Great deal here!
 
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shl0791

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To reply about the pricematching... since I forgot to mention it.
the B&M drive is priced at 350$, so I got it down to 300$ from the website's price, and will get 50$ for the rebate. So, ya I'm happy :)
and I'm happier to know that it is a newer one too!!! thanks Volfan!

I used to have a QPS dvd-r/ram but after a year. It broke down. (too much burning I guess) I just hope this Pioneer lasts me longer. (thank goodness for replacement plans!) now I gotta find 550$ worth of stuff to buy at compusa since they don't have dvd-r' drives at the B&M's anymore!!! (Hint: ATI 9700 or Geforce4's here I come!!!)

-shl0791
 
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Sept1967

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Wow...if its the 04 version, it really rocks as a deal!!!

You all do know where to get "other" couPons, from tHAT other "deal" site dont you?

Last time I even mentioned it, the Mods edited my post :p

There are also Staples $50 off $200...and Discover $40 off $250...

there are many options for coupons
 
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BoKingWen

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I am still trying to decide whether I should jump on this deal. My friend told me that it will take forever to burn a DVD, 4.7G will take 2 or 3 hours to do it. Can I make my own dvds that can play on dvd players? Can I copy DVD movies like copying vcd?
 
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