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  1. 07-26-2003, 03:29 PM #1
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    Unhappy Damn Cheap CDRW

    Well my recent purchase of a CDRW didn't go so well. Thing is busted now. I was looking for some sugestions on a new burner, and would also like to know why you would choose it over others. I'm looking for something around 40x+ range. I was looking at some Asus, Lite-On (no sure on this one, had one a while back and it broke too), Sony, NEC, and well basically anything newegg has to offer. So what do you guys and gals think?
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  2. 07-26-2003, 04:38 PM #2
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    Why look at anything else. In that price range the Asus and Lite-On burners are a no-brainer. The Sony is a rebadged Lite-On with Sony firmware (can easily be converted to a true Lite-On).
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  3. 07-26-2003, 04:56 PM #3
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    Plextor...a little more pricey, but ROCK SOLID.
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  4. 07-26-2003, 05:22 PM #4
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    ASus=lite On
    Sony=lite On
    NEC= lite On (not 100% sure on this)

    basically when you are like the number 1 OEM manufacturer of Optical drives, alot of companies use your stuff.
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  6. 07-26-2003, 05:24 PM #5
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    I'm happy with my 52x24x52 Samsung burner. Only cost $40.
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  7. 07-26-2003, 05:46 PM #6
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    I love my LG Electronics 48X24X48 CDRW/DVD combo! 66 bucks at newegg.
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  8. 07-26-2003, 06:17 PM #7
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    Originally posted by gurutoo
    I love my LG Electronics 48X24X48 CDRW/DVD combo! 66 bucks at newegg.
    I love mine too!
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  9. 07-26-2003, 06:28 PM #8
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    my 40x lite-on burner hasn't let me down yet about 50 cds into it and no coasters. Can't go wrong with lite-on, it's cheap and everyone has tried and recommends it so you know it isn't junk.
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  11. 07-26-2003, 08:41 PM #9
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    I have an LG Electronics 12x4x32 burner. Yes, it may be a little old, but I have burned over 300 cds with it and haven't had a coaster yet.
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  12. 07-26-2003, 09:15 PM #10
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    Originally posted by Nemesys
    Why look at anything else. In that price range the Asus and Lite-On burners are a no-brainer. The Sony is a rebadged Lite-On with Sony firmware (can easily be converted to a true Lite-On).
    I have never had problems with Asus drives until this week. I got a new 48x24x52 CD/RW, burned one CD and it died, drive won't spin up. It's RMA'd and on it's way back to new egg.

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  13. 07-29-2003, 01:14 AM #11
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    Lite-on it is I guess. Although I'm not 100% sure if I can afford it since I'm looking into buying a new car. I'll have to think about it, thx for the input all .
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