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

[Sepen]

Has anyone seen any review yet for the NEC? I am ready to buy the Benq but due to me having the 1300a and 1100a I would like to give NEC first dibs again?

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: Sepen
Has anyone seen any review yet for the NEC? I am ready to buy the Benq but due to me having the 1300a and 1100a I would like to give NEC first dibs again?

If you are satisfy with your current NEC drives there's on reason to think that the NEC ND-2500 performance wouldn't be the same. If you buy one you can give us your first hand review.

 

[mattcham]

How in the world did NEC beat Pioneer at producing an 8x DVD-R drive?!?!?!?!???

 

[terminalmind]

Originally posted by: jodhas

I sense bitterness and anger....

I sense an toidi.

Last time I checked this forum is for posting Hot Deals.
I mean really, who gives a rats ass what you paid for something in the past and what does that have to do with Hot Deals.

 

[Redviffer]

Well, thanks for the posting, now I know what to get for my new system. I was ~almost~ about to order another ND-1300A.

 

[Fant]

Livewarehouse.com also has this drive for $138. I recommend this place as I had no problems buying a dvdrw drive from em

 

[Sepen]

Now that it has been announced that the Benq will not be firmware upgradable to the new dual layer technology, I will bite on the NEC. Will let this thread know next week when it arrives as to my experiences.

 

[dmcgoy]

Is the NEC capable of being upgraded to dual layer or are you just hoping?

 

[Sepen]

Originally posted by: dmcgoy
Is the NEC capable of being upgraded to dual layer or are you just hoping?

No idea. What I meant was that Benq was supposed to be firmware upgradable to the dual layer, but they have come out and said it is not possible now.

The Benq sounds great from the reviews.

 

[IW]

I read in the last few days that Sony is not going to make DVD burners anymore.

Am I dreaming?? That isn't good news for firmware updates I'd think.

 

[JackBurton]

Holy sh!t, I was about to go and pick up a Plextor 708A for ~$250 at Best Buy right after Christmas, and just saw the NEW NEC 8X -+R drive for $139 at MWAve.com! Now I don't know if I'm going to jump on the NEC or wait for the Pioneer. I'd like to have 40X CD-R burning capabilities, so the Pioneer might be the burner. Although DVD-R9 burners are around the corner....hmm.....decisions, decisions....

 

[So SimpaL]

excellent reference thread! :light:

 

[Sepen]

Originally posted by: JackBurton
Holy sh!t, I was about to go and pick up a Plextor 708A for ~$250 at Best Buy right after Christmas, and just saw the NEW NEC 8X -+R drive for $139 at MWAve.com! Now I don't know if I'm going to jump on the NEC or wait for the Pioneer. I'd like to have 40X CD-R burning capabilities, so the Pioneer might be the burner. Although DVD-R9 burners are around the corner....hmm.....decisions, decisions....

I wonder what the prices may be of the new DVD-R9 burners? Anyone know yet?

 

[nealh]

Why not the liteon 8x burner it does 40x cdr burns

 

[onza]

Originally posted by: nealh
Why not the liteon 8x burner it does 40x cdr burns

ya... i read a review on the liteon dvdburner, said it was slow on the seek times or something, and i think it cant do the DVD + and DVD - formats meaning it cant do both, i dun remmeber

but i did order the NEC ND-2500 drive (mwave), i'll post my reflections as soon as i get it.

yup,
onza

 

[Tozmo]

i'm pondering the nec 2500 black from ewiz for 135 shipped (no software). seems that as long as you don't buy more than a few items from them, they do alright. i'm still in the pondering stage, however, as I bought an OM iomagic ~optorite 8x. The quality reviews on it (the optorite) have been slightly shady, however.
link

 

[RainofTerra]

Hey everyone,
I was going to buy a Plextor 708A, but after looking at this thread I think I'll go with the NEC drive. For $213.54 I can get this drive and a 50 pack of media shipping overnight from MWAVE. The media is RITEK 4XDVD-RC 50-PK - I know absolutely nothing about DVD media at this point, but I've used Ritek media in the past with my CD drives with great success. Is this likely to burn at 8X?

If this works out I'll spend as much for this drive and a 50 pack of media as I would have for just the plextor drive. I've always used plextor products but brand loyalty can only go so far.

Thanks,
-Jeff

 

[nealh]

From what I have seen Ritek DVD media is supposed to be very good..not sure if it will burn at 8x on NEC drive...look at cdrinfo.com and cdfreaks.com for more info

 

[dukdukgoos]

Why are all the places selling this drive in California?!? I need an out of state place to avoid CA sales tax...

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: dukdukgoos
Why are all the places selling this drive in California?!? I need an out of state place to avoid CA sales tax...

Wait a while, as more stores get the NEC ND-2500 in stock more stores will be on the list.

 

[Midnight Rambler]

I read in the last few days that Sony is not going to make DVD burners anymore.

Am I dreaming?? That isn't good news for firmware updates I'd think.

No, you're not dreaming, I too read an article on this topic. Sony is going with one of the Taiwanese OEMs in order to cut costs, and the word is that Lite-On will end up being their supplier.

 

[gba]

Originally posted by: Goatbert
Hey everyone,
I was going to buy a Plextor 708A, but after looking at this thread I think I'll go with the NEC drive. For $213.54 I can get this drive and a 50 pack of media shipping overnight from MWAVE. The media is RITEK 4XDVD-RC 50-PK - I know absolutely nothing about DVD media at this point, but I've used Ritek media in the past with my CD drives with great success. Is this likely to burn at 8X?

I had he 708A for a couple of months... it burned to the Riteks at 8x flawlessly.

 

[gba]

Originally posted by: Goatbert
Hey everyone,
I was going to buy a Plextor 708A, but after looking at this thread I think I'll go with the NEC drive. For $213.54 I can get this drive and a 50 pack of media shipping overnight from MWAVE. The media is RITEK 4XDVD-RC 50-PK - I know absolutely nothing about DVD media at this point, but I've used Ritek media in the past with my CD drives with great success. Is this likely to burn at 8X?

I had he 708A for a couple of months... it burned to the Riteks at 8x flawlessly.

 

[gba]

Originally posted by: Goatbert
Hey everyone,
I was going to buy a Plextor 708A, but after looking at this thread I think I'll go with the NEC drive. For $213.54 I can get this drive and a 50 pack of media shipping overnight from MWAVE. The media is RITEK 4XDVD-RC 50-PK - I know absolutely nothing about DVD media at this point, but I've used Ritek media in the past with my CD drives with great success. Is this likely to burn at 8X?

I had the 708A for a couple of months... it burned to the Riteks at 8x flawlessly.

 

[gba]

Originally posted by: Goatbert
Hey everyone,
I was going to buy a Plextor 708A, but after looking at this thread I think I'll go with the NEC drive. For $213.54 I can get this drive and a 50 pack of media shipping overnight from MWAVE. The media is RITEK 4XDVD-RC 50-PK - I know absolutely nothing about DVD media at this point, but I've used Ritek media in the past with my CD drives with great success. Is this likely to burn at 8X?

I had he 708A for a couple of months... it burned to the Riteks at 8x flawlessly.