Went Back Up! $40.99! NEC 3540 OEM Black @ Newegg and Monarch

[Kermy]

If you're in CA you might as well get it from Monarch, cheaper unit price and no tax to boot. Also free shipping.

 

[bigb901]

What application are you guys using with your burner. I assume Nero 6.3 Ultra or is there something better/cheaper?

 

[Xyl3ne]

So friggen tempting, but I know I won't use it.

 

[nutxo]

Originally posted by: bigb901
What application are you guys using with your burner. I assume Nero 6.3 Ultra or is there something better/cheaper?

There is nothing better than nero anymore, for the most part.

 

[bigb901]

Originally posted by: nutxo

Originally posted by: bigb901
What application are you guys using with your burner. I assume Nero 6.3 Ultra or is there something better/cheaper?

There is nothing better than nero anymore, for the most part.

Is there an OEM version of Nero 6.3 Ultra? $85 is more than I was looking to spend on software (nero).

 

[nutxo]

Originally posted by: bigb901

Originally posted by: nutxo

Originally posted by: bigb901
What application are you guys using with your burner. I assume Nero 6.3 Ultra or is there something better/cheaper?

There is nothing better than nero anymore, for the most part.

Is there an OEM version of Nero 6.3 Ultra? $85 is more than I was looking to spend on software (nero).

Texttons out there

 

[SynthDude2001]

Wow...this price is crazy hot, but I already have a 3500 that burns single layer DVD+R's (the only media I've used in the 8 months I've had my drive) at 16x, so I guess I don't really need one....

 

[gregtor]

damn newegg sent me a black one instead of a silver. I wish they could just send me a silver faceplate so I don't have to waste cash and send teh whole thing back.

 

[vfxraven19]

dang! I just received mine today, bought it for $49 shipped (got taxed since I'm in CA) in a combo special (NewEgg CD case). I'm happy with it anyways.

 

[corinthos]

Originally posted by: gregtor
damn newegg sent me a black one instead of a silver. I wish they could just send me a silver faceplate so I don't have to waste cash and send teh whole thing back.

if it was their mistake, they should foot the return shipping costs...

 

[AquariusX]

Originally posted by: corinthos

Originally posted by: gregtor
damn newegg sent me a black one instead of a silver. I wish they could just send me a silver faceplate so I don't have to waste cash and send teh whole thing back.

if it was their mistake, they should foot the return shipping costs...

Yeah Id argue that one...

 

[bigfil]

currently have a liteon 1633s that will be my reader
the nec will be the main drive now
thanks op

 

[GotSomethingCheaper?]

Whats the best bios (modded) to use at this time?

Also whats the best dvd-rom drive to compliment this burner in terms of better "read" speeds? I heard the NEC isnt so great even with the modded read limits.

 

[AquariusX]

Originally posted by: GotSomethingCheaper?
Whats the best bios (modded) to use at this time?

Also whats the best dvd-rom drive to compliment this burner in terms of better "read" speeds? I heard the NEC isnt so great even with the modded read limits.

I found the following at cdfreaks.... might wanna check it out.

Hi!

I?d recommend the AOPEN 1648/AAP: it is extremely fast, has a very good error correction and a good built-quality. Additionally it?s compatible with ?Nero DriveSpeed? which allows you to regulate the speed of the drive, so it?s either very fast or very quiet (for DVD-playback)

AOpen at Newegg

Not sure how this compares to the NEC drive but hopefully this helps you out.

 

[AquariusX]

Originally posted by: GotSomethingCheaper?
Whats the best bios (modded) to use at this time?

Also whats the best dvd-rom drive to compliment this burner in terms of better "read" speeds? I heard the NEC isnt so great even with the modded read limits.

Also on the modded firmware, there is a NEC bitsetting v1.01 mod that allows you to remove riplock, add bitsetting, RPC-1, and region control. If you google "NEC 3540 firmware" you should be able to find something in the first two links or so. Be warned though,

I do not recommend this at all. You could screw up your drive and if you choose to use the information provided here, you do so at your own risk. I honestly have left my flashing days since I sold my Plextor 12x CD burner and I have no experience with any modding lately. So that's the warning. Hope this helps.

 

[Miramonti]

dang, I waited 18 mths to get a dvd burner, and it turns out I should have waited 18 mths and 2 weeks.

 

[RossMAN]

Great now what am I going to do with 2 DVD Burners?

Pioner DVR-109 and NEC 3540

 

[KristopherKubicki]

Its at $41 shipped from Monarch now. Here is the tracker again:

http://labs.anandtech.com/alllinks.php?pfilter=2353

Kristopher

 

[nycdude]

Originally posted by: KristopherKubicki
Its at $41 shipped from Monarch now. Here is the tracker again:

http://labs.anandtech.com/alllinks.php?pfilter=2353

Kristopher

make that $43 shipped the last time I looked.

 

[zendari]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Great now what am I going to do with 2 DVD Burners?

Pioner DVR-109 and NEC 3540

Burn 2 copies of a movie at a time.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: zendari

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Great now what am I going to do with 2 DVD Burners?

Pioner DVR-109 and NEC 3540

Burn 2 copies of a movie at a time.

They're probably going into my main rig and my ghetto HTPC (Dell PowerEdge 400SC server).

 

[AquariusX]

At Monarch, It's 43.00 and you are required to buy the OEM NERO suite 6.3 software for 6.99. I think that kills the deal for some folks who don't want software, but Ill put in in the main post for those who will like it.

 

[optoman]

I jumped on it finally since the price is now $42.99. The wife even gave the okay.

 

[AquariusX]

Originally posted by: optoman
I jumped on it finally since the price is now $42.99. The wife even gave the okay.

I feel like hiring that Walmart Smiley Dude to just "slash" the price everytime it drops, haha. I can't seem to keep up with newegg.... anyway, I'll update again. Thanks.

 

[nycdude]

Originally posted by: AquariusX

Originally posted by: optoman
I jumped on it finally since the price is now $42.99. The wife even gave the okay.

I feel like hiring that Walmart Smiley Dude to just "slash" the price everytime it drops, haha. I can't seem to keep up with newegg.... anyway, I'll update again. Thanks.

lmao