(Updated) NEC ND-2500 "8x/8x" DVD±R/RW Drive OEM "$88" Shipped; LiteOn 8x "$98"; Pioneer DVR-107 $108; Optorite 8x "$98"

[MysticMan1]

NEC ND-2500 Dual 8x+ & 8x- DVD±RW

The current low price on Pricewatch.com is $88.00 for OEM shipped.

Pricewatch.com, NEC ND-2500

(The ND-2500 is and 8-in-1 combo-drive offering industry leading 8x write speeds to both -R and +R media. This drive offers users a maximum 12x DVD-ROM read speed combined with a maximum 40x CD-ROM speed with the added bonus of CD-RW speeds of 32x and Ultra-Speed CD-RW discs at 16x)

NEC ND-2500 Review at cdrinfo.com
NEC ND-2500 Review at cdfreaks.com

Always check the stores reseller ratings before you buy. resellerratings.com
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Pioneer DVR-107 Dual 8x+ & 8x- DVD±RW

The current low price on Pricewatch.com for OEM is $108.00 shipped.

Pricewatch.com, Pioneer DVR-107

Pioneer DVR-107 Specs

Pioneer DVR-107 Review
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LiteOn SOHW-812S Dual 8x/8x DVD±RW drive (Writes both 8x +/-)
LiteOn LDW-811S Dual 8x/4x DVD±RW drive

The current low price on Pricewatch.com for SOHW-812S is $116.00 for OEM or $120.00 for retail shipped.
The current low price on Pricewatch.com for LiteOn LDW-811S is $102.00 for retail or $98.00 for OEM shipped.

Pricewatch.com, LiteOn SOHW-812S
Pricewatch.com, Lite On LDW-811S

liteonit.com

Lite-On LDW-811S Dual 8x/4x DVD±R/RW Drive review
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OptoRite DD0401 Dual 8x/4x DVD±RW

The current low price on Pricewatch.com is $98.00 shipped.

Pricewatch.com OptoRite DD0401

optorite.com

OptoRite DD0401 8x/4x DVD±RW review

FYIOptorite DD0401 users will be able to upgrade their drive with an upcoming firmware, allowing them to record at 8x on DVD-R discs

Some of the 8x I/O Magic; Magic Spin, Digital Research and Hi Val drives are rebadged OptoRite/AccessTek drives.
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NEW! TDK IndiDVD AID+880 Dual 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW and "8x DVD-R", 2x DVD-RW
CD-RW 40x/24x/40x (Is a rebadged NEC ND-2500 drive and writes both 8x +/-)

TDK IndiDVD AID+840 Dual 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW and 4x DVD-R, 2x DVD-RW
CD-RW 40x/24x/40x (Is a rebadged Plextor PX-708A drive)

The current low price on pricewatch.com Is {b]$169.95[/b] for the AID+880 and $179.00 for the AID+840 Shipped (Some of these retailers are offering rebates on these drives)

pricewatch.com, TDK AID+840 & AID+880 drives

TDK IndiDVD AID+880 review

TDK IndiDVD AID+840 & AID+880 Specs
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Plextor PX-708A Dual 8x/4x DVD±RW (The current low price on pricewatch.com Is $169.00 retail & $147.00 OEM Shipped)

pricewatch.com, Plextor PX-708A
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Sony DRU-530A Dual 8x/4x DVD±RW or OEM version Sony DWU-18A

Staples has it for $149.99 after a $30 MIR, use a $30 off coupon and get it for = $119.99 or try a PM Staples.com

The current low price on Pricewatch.com is $138.90 for the retail DRU-530A and $106.00 for the OEM DWU-18A shipped. (No rebate)

Pricewatch.com, Sony DRU-530A
Pricewatch.com, Sony DWU-18A

sonystyle.com

FYI: Sony released a new firmware update for the DRU-530A and DRX-530UL DVD burners. Users are able to install the firmware in order to record DVD-R at 8x.[/b]
<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://sony.storagesupport.com/dvdrw/downloads/530FW20a/530a_20a.zip
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LG Electronics GSA-4081B Dual 8X/4x DVD+/-R/RW 3x DVDRAM Super Multi-Format DVD Rewriter

The current low price on Pricewatch.com is $92.97 for OEM & $112.00 retail shipped.

[L=Pricewatch.com, LG GSA-4081B]http://castle.pricewatch.com/search/search.idq?qc=&#34;LG&#34;*+AND+&#34;GSA&#34;*+AND+&#34;4081B&#34;*&cr=LG+GSA-4081B">download 8x DVD-R firmware upgrade here</a>

LG Electronics GSA-4081B Specs
LG GSA-4081Bt Review
The LG Electronics GSA-4082B "8X/8x" DVD+/-R/RW/RAM drive will be out in Feb.
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BTC DRW 1008IM Dual 8x/4x DVD±RW

btcusa.com

BTC DRW 1008IM Review

8x BTC 1008IM bitsetting software 55b2

Some of the I/O Magic; Magic Spin, Hi Val & Micro Advantage drives are rebadged BTC DRW 1008IM drives.
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Nu Tech DDW-081 (Single format) 8X DVD+RW (The current low price on pricewatch.com is $93.00 Shipped).

$15 8x Nu Tech DDW-081 Rebate (Exp. feb. 29)

pricewatch.com, Nu Tech DDW-081
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BENQ DW800A (Single format) 8X DVD+RW (Single format) 8X DVD+RW (The current low price on pricewatch.com Is $103.00 Shipped)

pricewatch.com, BENQ DW800A

BENQ DW800A 8X DVD+RW review
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Cyberdrive DX082D Dual 8x/4x DVD±RW Cyberdrive DX082D review
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Khypermedia 8x These DVD+R/RW drives are rebadged Cyberdrive DX082D or BENQ DW800A drives
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8x DVD+RW comparison specs list

dvdplusrw.org, DVD+RW comparison list

 

[bolomite]

thanks!!

 

[ImSeeker]

so at 4 and 8 x =- how long does it take to cut a dvd?

 

[SKORPI0]

Originally posted by: ImSeeker
so at 4 and 8 x =- how long does it take to cut a dvd?

4x - aprox. 15 minutes
8x - about 8 minutes.

 

[Tab]

Which one is really quiet and affordable?

 

[CaptainHefe]

why is the -r slower than the +r in almost all of those drives?

 

[Yobbo]

Quick question:

If I want to back up one of my DVDs....will it be possible to copy it directly over?
and is this legal?

 

[quincy2002]

Yobbo - There's lots of info on backing up DVDs at www.dvdrhelp.com

 

[coconutace]

Has anyone bought from Mwave.com? They seem to have the only good reseller reatings of the stores selling the nec 8x drive. Also wondering why no major resellers are jumping on this to be the first to sell both format drives not just the +r
Seems like a great deal. Not much info on google on this drive either that I could find??? Anyone else have any luck
Can't even find anything on NEC's site on this drive

 

[gba]

THX for the post Mystic Nan I. I've been playing with the Plector for a few months now... it's a great burner. Any word on media compatibility/firmware updates with the NEC?

 

[kyutip]

How is NEC ND-2300 compare to TDK IndiDVD AID+840/Plextor PX-708A ? (aside from NEC can burn 8X DVD-R)
Buffer size the same ?

 

[golemite]

ive bought quite a few things from mwave, no problems

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: kyutip
How is NEC ND-2300 compare to TDK IndiDVD AID+840/Plextor PX-708A ? (aside from NEC can burn 8X DVD-R)
Buffer size the same ?

It just came on the market so no reviews yet, just a press release NEC ND-2500 press release

NEC ND-2500 & TDK IndiDVD AID+840 specs comparison

BTY: It's ND-25]00 not ND-2300, my mistake.

 

[MysticMan1]

NM

 

[CoolTech]

Originally posted by: coconutace
Has anyone bought from Mwave.com? They seem to have the only good reseller reatings of the stores selling the nec 8x drive. Also wondering why no major resellers are jumping on this to be the first to sell both format drives not just the +r
Seems like a great deal. Not much info on google on this drive either that I could find??? Anyone else have any luck
Can't even find anything on NEC's site on this drive

bought thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from them, great company, a lil overpriced at times though. But, with returns theyre great. recommended them to all my friends and if/when they had a problem it was resolved quickly and efficiently

 

[yeedog]

I'm getting the Plextor PX-708A for christmas. What are the chances that it'll be able to do 8X -R with a firmware update?

I'd hate to think i bought too soon.

 

[Childs]

Originally posted by: yeedog
I'm getting the Plextor PX-708A for christmas. What are the chances that it'll be able to do 8X -R with a firmware update?

I'd hate to think i bought too soon.

Yeah, this kinda sucks. Bought the 708A for someone for Xmas at around $200 a week ago. If it wasn't for Neweggs restocking fee I would have returned it! Oh well, I just keep telling myself that the 708A is the superior drive.

 

[arcenite]

Originally posted by: Childs

Originally posted by: yeedog
I'm getting the Plextor PX-708A for christmas. What are the chances that it'll be able to do 8X -R with a firmware update?

I'd hate to think i bought too soon.

Yeah, this kinda sucks. Bought the 708A for someone for Xmas at around $200 a week ago. If it wasn't for Neweggs restocking fee I would have returned it! Oh well, I just keep telling myself that the 708A is the superior drive.

I remember paying $200 for my 24x Yamaha

 

[micnn]

Originally posted by: aRCeNiTe

Originally posted by: Childs

Originally posted by: yeedog
I'm getting the Plextor PX-708A for christmas. What are the chances that it'll be able to do 8X -R with a firmware update?

I'd hate to think i bought too soon.

Yeah, this kinda sucks. Bought the 708A for someone for Xmas at around $200 a week ago. If it wasn't for Neweggs restocking fee I would have returned it! Oh well, I just keep telling myself that the 708A is the superior drive.

I remember paying $200 for my 24x Yamaha

I remember paying $500 for my 1st 4x plextor.... no no... I don't want to remember...

 

[Anonemous]

Originally posted by: micnn

Originally posted by: aRCeNiTe

Originally posted by: Childs

Originally posted by: yeedog
I'm getting the Plextor PX-708A for christmas. What are the chances that it'll be able to do 8X -R with a firmware update?

I'd hate to think i bought too soon.

Yeah, this kinda sucks. Bought the 708A for someone for Xmas at around $200 a week ago. If it wasn't for Neweggs restocking fee I would have returned it! Oh well, I just keep telling myself that the 708A is the superior drive.

I remember paying $200 for my 24x Yamaha

I remember paying $500 for my 1st 4x plextor.... no no... I don't want to remember...

450$ here in cash for my a 6x4x2 yamaha (CDRW4260) back in '98. It was that or the Plextor but Plextor's didn't have rewrite capabilities back then. Ack, you brought back repressed memories!

that baby lasted me for 4 years...

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Anonemous

450$ here in cash for my a 6x4x2 yamaha (CDRW4260) back in '98. It was that or the Plextor but Plextor's didn't have rewrite capabilities back then. Ack, you brought back repressed memories!

that baby lasted me for 4 years...

~$260 for my factory-refurb Yamaha 6416S, and guess what? It's still burning to this day, in a friend's computer. Assuming that you didn't get a defective one, those Yammy's would last for a while.

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: Anonemous

Originally posted by: micnn

Originally posted by: aRCeNiTe

Originally posted by: Childs

Originally posted by: yeedog
I'm getting the Plextor PX-708A for christmas. What are the chances that it'll be able to do 8X -R with a firmware update?

I'd hate to think i bought too soon.

Yeah, this kinda sucks. Bought the 708A for someone for Xmas at around $200 a week ago. If it wasn't for Neweggs restocking fee I would have returned it! Oh well, I just keep telling myself that the 708A is the superior drive.

I remember paying $200 for my 24x Yamaha

I remember paying $500 for my 1st 4x plextor.... no no... I don't want to remember...

450$ here in cash for my a 6x4x2 yamaha (CDRW4260) back in '98. It was that or the Plextor but Plextor's didn't have rewrite capabilities back then. Ack, you brought back repressed memories!

that baby lasted me for 4 years...

Do you guys mind taking these " I paid $$$ for a ( ) 20 yrs ago" OT posts to the ~~~~ Brag & Moan ~~~~ thread and not clutter my thread with them. :beer:

 

[coconutace]

Just found the nec 8x burner at eWiz for $138 to add to the list of resellers carrying this.
8x dvd - +r

Had a hard time finding info on drive but found another press release by NEC UK
NEC Press Release
2mb

 

[joe_sun]

I think that my external 8X Plextor with Adaptec SCSI card was 500.00... of course this was when 8X JUST came out.. damn thou.. 8X was the rip compared to the 2X I had before.

 

[jodhas]

Originally posted by: MysticMan1

Originally posted by: Anonemous

Originally posted by: micnn

Originally posted by: aRCeNiTe

Originally posted by: Childs

Originally posted by: yeedog
I'm getting the Plextor PX-708A for christmas. What are the chances that it'll be able to do 8X -R with a firmware update?

I'd hate to think i bought too soon.

Yeah, this kinda sucks. Bought the 708A for someone for Xmas at around $200 a week ago. If it wasn't for Neweggs restocking fee I would have returned it! Oh well, I just keep telling myself that the 708A is the superior drive.

I remember paying $200 for my 24x Yamaha

I remember paying $500 for my 1st 4x plextor.... no no... I don't want to remember...

450$ here in cash for my a 6x4x2 yamaha (CDRW4260) back in '98. It was that or the Plextor but Plextor's didn't have rewrite capabilities back then. Ack, you brought back repressed memories!

that baby lasted me for 4 years...

Do you guys mind taking these " I paid $$$ for a ( ) 20 yrs ago" OT posts to the ~~~~ Brag & Moan ~~~~ thread and not clutter my thread with them. :beer:

I sense bitterness and anger....