Sony DRU-510A [DVD Burner] $255 after shipping (OEM)

[BKCalvine]

Linky: BC2000 Sony DRU-510A

This looks to be promising. Good dealer ratings as well:

Pricegrabber Ratings
Reseller Ratings

Reviews for the drive (4X DVD-/+R, 4X DVD+RW, 2X DVD-RW ... 24x CDR/ 16x CDRW):
CNet's First Take
DVDRHelp User Reviews

If anyone has this drive, feel free to comment in this thread about what you think of it.

 

[sumrtym]

Not a repost, but mine's a better deal

My original thread...retail kit for ~ $260 from Staples

 

[mrbass]

it says $260 so I'd say no hassling with the managers is a better deal....staples around here at least ..fat chance in hell they're pricematch unlike more liberal states...lucky boyz.

I guess the new $199 Lite-on should be out any day now..thus the price reductions.

 

[sumrtym]

Actually, you call Staples.com to pricematch an internet store. Ignore the B&M, so thumb your nose at your local boys if they give you trouble. It's no hassle...took all of 5 minutes. Plus, you get your IDE cable (if you need it) and all the software you DON'T get with the OEM version. I'd say that makes it WAY better.

 

[BKCalvine]

It's no hassle...took all of 5 minutes. Plus, you get your IDE cable (if you need it) and all the software you DON'T get with the OEM version. I'd say that makes it WAY better.

While I'm sure its a fine deal, I only posted this as another option. Just doing what I feel is duty to the forum.

 

[dequinix]

Originally posted by: BKCalvine

It's no hassle...took all of 5 minutes. Plus, you get your IDE cable (if you need it) and all the software you DON'T get with the OEM version. I'd say that makes it WAY better.

While I'm sure its a fine deal, I only posted this as another option. Just doing what I feel is duty to the forum.

Well put, man.