Re: Recordable DVD Advice

I've had the Pioneer A06 for a couple of weeks now, burnt 30 DVD's including
RW and no problems. Much faster if you put it on a separate IDE cable than
your cache disk (I use Nero). I have a friend with the Sony who is now
trading up to the Pioneer.

It depends what you want it for! Also, don't buy from Novatech because
they're near, I bought from BigPockets.com as they were the cheapest I could
find and their service is excellent. Try buying Ritek Dye disks as they are
supposed to be the most reliable (a friend uses them and seem to quicker for
some reason?).


"Russell Spearing" <> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> I am looking to buy a recordable DVD drive for my PC and wanted some
> personal experiences, advice and general input to help me make a decision
on
> which one to go for. I definately want a dual standard one and have
narrowed
> it down to 3 (mainly because they are all available from Novatech which is
> local to me.
>
> The 3 on the short list are:
>
> Sony DWU10A
> NEC ND1300
> Pioneer DVR-106
>
>
> I am really concerned about compatability with various media (especially
> cheap media) and actual writing speeds attainable.
>
> Any advice or comments welcome
>
> Regards Russell
>
>
>

GSX Neil

I'm not buying from Novatech just because they are near , but because they
are very competative price wise as well. Both the NEC and the Sony are
cheaper from Novatech than at Bigpockets while the Pioneer is slightly more
expensive. Also, there is no P&P charge because I can pick it up personally.
I have been going to Novatech for many years and have always been very happy
with them, however I've never had to return anything due to problems so I
don't really know what their after sales service is like.


> It depends what you want it for! Also, don't buy from Novatech because
> they're near, I bought from BigPockets.com as they were the cheapest I
could
> find and their service is excellent. Try buying Ritek Dye disks as they
are
> supposed to be the most reliable (a friend uses them and seem to quicker
for
> some reason?).

Russell Spearing

Novatech are excellent, I buy a lot from them too, I've actually recommended
them to about 20 people who've since bought PC's from them!

The trouble these days is a tendency just to buy on price but service is so
important and the fact that you've never had to try Novatech for after sales
service says a lot!! I've found their service pre and post sale to be
excellent though. Big Pockets seem to be a bulk shifter and all web based,
I didn't phone them, haven't needed to.

Let us all know what you decide to buy!

NEIL.

"Russell Spearing" <> wrote in message
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> I'm not buying from Novatech just because they are near , but because they
> are very competative price wise as well. Both the NEC and the Sony are
> cheaper from Novatech than at Bigpockets while the Pioneer is slightly
more
> expensive. Also, there is no P&P charge because I can pick it up
personally.
> I have been going to Novatech for many years and have always been very
happy
> with them, however I've never had to return anything due to problems so I
> don't really know what their after sales service is like.
>
>
> > It depends what you want it for! Also, don't buy from Novatech because
> > they're near, I bought from BigPockets.com as they were the cheapest I
> could
> > find and their service is excellent. Try buying Ritek Dye disks as they
> are
> > supposed to be the most reliable (a friend uses them and seem to quicker
> for
> > some reason?).
>
>

GSX Neil

Got my Pioneer from SVS at £128 last week. Very pleased so far - no
coasters!!

Dave
"Russell Spearing" <> wrote in message
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> Hi there,
>
> Well, I've taken the plunge. I dropped the Sony from my short list purely
> because Sony themselves don't support the drive so firmware updates would
be
> a problem. That then left the Pioneer 106 and the NEC ND1300A. Having
taken
> on board everything everyone has said about the drives and checking them
out
> on DVDRHelp.com, I came to the conclusion that they are both excellent
> drives with good media compatability and identical specs.
>
> Therefore, I opted for the NEC solely on the basis that it was £23 (UKp)
> cheaper at £128 (inc VAT).
>
> All I have to do now is wait until Sunday to use it as it is a birthday
> present from my wife and she won't let me have it until then.
>
> Thanks to everyone who gave such valuable advice. Where would we be
without
> the new fangled internet thingy....
>
> Regards
>
>
> "GSX Neil" <> wrote in message
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> > Novatech are excellent, I buy a lot from them too, I've actually
> recommended
> > them to about 20 people who've since bought PC's from them!
> >
> > The trouble these days is a tendency just to buy on price but service is
> so
> > important and the fact that you've never had to try Novatech for after
> sales
> > service says a lot!! I've found their service pre and post sale to be
> > excellent though. Big Pockets seem to be a bulk shifter and all web
> based,
> > I didn't phone them, haven't needed to.
> >
> > Let us all know what you decide to buy!
> >
> > NEIL.
> >
> > "Russell Spearing" <> wrote in message
> > news:bi4er1$g2o$...
> > > I'm not buying from Novatech just because they are near , but because
> they
> > > are very competative price wise as well. Both the NEC and the Sony are

> > > cheaper from Novatech than at Bigpockets while the Pioneer is slightly
> > more
> > > expensive. Also, there is no P&P charge because I can pick it up
> > personally.
> > > I have been going to Novatech for many years and have always been very
> > happy
> > > with them, however I've never had to return anything due to problems
so
> I
> > > don't really know what their after sales service is like.
> > >
> > >
> > > > It depends what you want it for! Also, don't buy from Novatech
> because
> > > > they're near, I bought from BigPockets.com as they were the cheapest
I
> > > could
> > > > find and their service is excellent. Try buying Ritek Dye disks as
> they
> > > are
> > > > supposed to be the most reliable (a friend uses them and seem to
> quicker
> > > for
> > > > some reason?).
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

David

After all of his research, Russell will find he made a mistake. NEC does
not make that drive...do some more research.

luminos

Hi Luminos,

What exactly do you mean by "NEC does not make that drive" and if so why is
that a problem. I have done plenty of research and have not seen any mention
of this. Also, you don't say why I have made a mistake. If you have any more
info I would be gratefull, even though I have already bought the drive, any
details that could reduce the number of coasters is always welcome.

Regards

Russell

"luminos" <> wrote in message news:3f47de54_2@newsfeed...
> After all of his research, Russell will find he made a mistake. NEC does
> not make that drive...do some more research.
>
>
>
>

Russell Spearing