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18x DVD Writer

12 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/18x-dvd-writer.39517/

moshel
moshel Original post #1
Oct 24, 2006 at 11:57 PM
Hey guys im planning to buy a DVD writer next month. I was checking with a dealer and he said that SOny has released a new DVD writer which can write DVDs @ 18x. the latest one DRU-820A has a max speed of 16x. i do believe that this doesnt make much difference, but if its 18x its more future proof right?

anyway i cant seem to find any info regarding this on the internet. Any idea of any official site of Sony where we can get info abt DVD writers?

and pls help me get more info abt this drive......
sourav
sourav #2
Oct 25, 2006 at 12:10 AM
i don't think there is any releases by sony on 18x writer.

only samsung has 18x writer but no one should buy samsung drives as they have a very irritating tray problem
n2casey
n2casey #3
Oct 25, 2006 at 12:32 AM
Ya! I have purchased a SONY DRU-820A just two days before & it's not 18x DVD Writer. Just search on net for latest hardware launch from SONY.
kalpik
kalpik #4
Oct 25, 2006 at 8:05 AM
Actually its BenQ who has released an 18x writer. Sony must be just re badging it.

*club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=192730
digiFriend
Oct 25, 2006 at 6:17 PM
Sony DRU-830A
18X DVD+/-R,8X DVD+RW,8X DVD+/-R DL
moshel
moshel #6
Oct 25, 2006 at 8:03 PM
thx digifriend, rep points for you!!!!.....good find, now i was most probably gonna go for the 820A, but i will buy 830A just becos its newer, what do u think.
P
Oct 25, 2006 at 8:05 PM
I m thinking of buying ASUS 16X Dual Layer writer priced here @ 2200
hailgautam
Oct 25, 2006 at 8:15 PM
avoide samsung they are craps. you will easily get lg it does agood job.
D
Oct 25, 2006 at 8:19 PM
prabhatmohit said:
I m thinking of buying ASUS 16X Dual Layer writer priced here @ 2200
That's a good choice but make sure it's based on a Pioneer chipset. Once you get it crossflash it with Pioneer firmware.
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Chirag #10
Oct 25, 2006 at 9:21 PM
Guys help me to choose one frm the following:

ASUS DRW-1608P3S
BenQ 1650
Sony DRU 820A
D
Oct 25, 2006 at 9:27 PM
All are good but I suggest you go with BenQ DW 1650.
hailgautam
Oct 25, 2006 at 10:29 PM
benq it is. sony ones are any way are benq.