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verve247
09-26-2005, 08:47 AM
My NEC dvd drive (2x burn) is dying on me. It can't rip and it stutters while playing movies. Can anyone recommend a drive that can read dvds well, regardless of how scratched up they are?
DarkFury
09-26-2005, 09:20 AM
2X is pretty ancient there... Probably any of the newer DVD players will do ya..

But here is the one I'd recommend... "Best bang for the buck"

NEC-3540A
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152047
GilbertsGrape
09-26-2005, 09:46 AM
:stupid: that i hat i would choose as well i have two like that and they are both great
AlpineJay
09-26-2005, 09:58 AM
Both NEC and BenQ get excellent reviews. I think deals on the NEC are more prevalent though.
Markel
09-26-2005, 11:21 AM
Another vote for the NEC. But to really get the most out of it, update it with the latest firmware from here. (http://club.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=86) I've got the 3520, and I burn 8x media at 12x or 16x. Very nice!
MikeD
09-26-2005, 11:56 AM
Another vote for the 3540, and another vote for NewEgg. Can't beat the quality and service...
dsuds
09-26-2005, 12:01 PM
:stupid: and DF :fro:

I've got an NEC-2500A (8x) DVD burner and it's been very good. Also bought from NewEgg. Now whip that credit card out and buy it already. :)
verve247
09-26-2005, 01:50 PM
:stupid: and DF :fro:

I've got an NEC-2500A (8x) DVD burner and it's been very good. Also bought from NewEgg. Now whip that credit card out and buy it already. :)

Done and done. Thanks for the advice and the link to firmware.
bachviet
09-26-2005, 03:51 PM
Yeap those 16x NEC burners are good. I have a 3500A and I love it.
MikeD
10-24-2005, 10:51 AM
Thought I'd pull this one from the grave.

Getting cheaper and cheaper...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152047

$38.99 w/free shipping.
oscarmadison
10-24-2005, 01:00 PM
I just picked up 2 of the NECs for Work and they are working nicely.
use them mostly for Drive images and backups.. so they get used alot.