NEC 8X Black DVD+RW/-RW Drive For $75 Shipped Free

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NewEgg has the NEC 8X Black DVD+RW/-RW Drive ND-2500A model for only $75 shipped free. Check out the reviews from IT Reviews, and CDRInfo. There is also an tutorial on CDRinf regarding hacking the NEC 2500A into a 2510A DVD+R Double Layer.

1. NewEgg Price : $74.99
Final Price : $74.99
 
Seems problematic to convert this thing to be able to burn double layer DVDs after
reading the link. But still seems a very good plain 8X DVD burner.
 
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Why is dual layer important? I've been pricing DVD burners for a while. Is it something I'll regret if I don't have? My main purpose will be to transfer some digital 8 tapes to DVD and also make backups of DVDs I currently own.

Please advise.

AR
 
Does anyone know if a dual layer burner "requires" dual layer disks or can you burn to single layer too.

Also, the NEC dual layer at New Egg does not have any software. Does that mean no driver/install disk, or no burning software.

I have Pinnacle 8.0 already for burning and editing, but I have yet to use it - no burner.
 
The difference twice the storage capacity. Most movies you buy are Dual Layer, previously to make a Backup copy of one of these movies you had to either 1) reduce the video/audio quality to shrink it to 4.7GB so it would fit on a single layer DVD, or 2) Split it onto multiple Single Layer DVDs at the original quality.

If your just a casual user you'll probably be fine with single layer. It will let you put about 2 hours (more if you reduce video quality) from your Digital8 tapes, and you can back up your DVDs at about 50% compression and the quality still isn't too bad (about like VHS). However, if you want to maintain the full quality of your original DVD and/or store 8.5gb (4hrs) Dual Layer is the way to go.
 
Artmanr - Dual Layer DVD Burners can still burn Single Layer disks, they just added DVD+R DL as an additional supported media.

And the no-software means no drivers, or Burning Software, but if you are using WindowsXP, Linux 2.4+, or Mac OS-X, you dont need any drivers, your OS will already support it. As for buring software you can use any number of programs (some of them are free). Examples are Nero, Roxio, DVD-Shrink (free), DVD XCopy, WinDVD Creator, etc. There is no one best one, it depends on what you will be using it for.
 
Another possible advantage of using the "hacked" firmware is that it's been optimized
to write better / faster on more brands of blank media, so this improves your chances of getting a good burn. Even as a purely "stock" firmware burner, it's well made & a great value. The comparable Plextor runs $50 more.
 
Sergio,

Had a good laugh. Finally looked closely at the ICON in your posts. Bet the gang at the ad agency had a good laugh making that one too.

2 more questions: I run Windows 98SE on this machine, where can I obtain drivers?; and any opinion on Pinnace Studio version 8.0?

Thanks

AR
 
I just checked the products specs and it says:
OS Support: Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE (doesn't list linux but it works too)
Since you have 98SE you should be fine without any special drivers, I will see if I can confirm this, but it looks to be supported from the box.

Ive actually never uesd Pinnace Studio yet, but I've herd it works pretty well creating your own DVDs (ie: from a Digital8 tape)
 
DVD dual-layer media won't be widely available for a few months, and costs for the blank discs are estimated to be between $5 - $15 each. But, as mentioned, if you want to be able to back-up your DVD's without compression, they are the way to go.
 
I burn about 5 DVD-Rs a day. I've burned over 500 movies and games on my NEC 1300A and it's still chugging along like it's new. The 2500 will be it's replacement without a doubt. If you don't have a burner yet, get the 2500. You'll LOVE it.

I can't justify going DL just yet. I'm paying $0.67 a disc for G04s.
 
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