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| Thread ID: 53234 | 2005-01-11 07:56:00 | DSE DVD Writer +/- RW 8x Internal...$78 | RayRay (644) | Press F1 |
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| 312967 | 2005-01-11 12:27:00 | Im with the highlander... for $78! Murray: :p Why not, get 2 for that price I guess, find out the chip and look for a firmware upgrade. Chill, no not the pink happy looking one, nor the chuck chunder one, I want the cheeky na na na one :D beddie byes for me now, before I start something I can't finish :xmouth: |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 312968 | 2005-01-11 20:55:00 | They are actually the residue of a bulk buy of Toshiba SD-R5200 drives DSE latched onto, I think they are identical to the NEC brand with the similar model number. (in fact some could be labelled NEC) If you can still get one at $78.00 it would be an excellent buy. Regards AC |
Alan Cotrell (6634) | ||
| 312969 | 2005-01-11 21:00:00 | Does anyone know who actually makes those DSE dvd burners? Here is a link to the Burner im refering to...www.dse.co.nz ... hope that answers some of your questions. Cheers There's a question for the ages. I would assume that they are made in the same factory that makes all the other nasty cheap brands that each retailer peddles as their "house brand". I've bought DSE stuff before - to mixed results. Still, for $78 - you can't go wrong. Just don't whinge too much if it packs up after a year. Ha! The writer itself is based on an NEC model (I believe). |
camo (4895) | ||
| 312970 | 2005-01-11 21:04:00 | Oh yeah. Pb Technologies (pbtech.co.nz) and E-One in Manukau (e-one.co.nz) have the Ricoh DVD Writers (retail packaging) for $69. Is it just me, or is this an even better deal? Opinions, please! |
camo (4895) | ||
| 312971 | 2005-01-11 23:09:00 | Camo, That price is $69.00 + GST = $77.63 inc GST, the Ricoh is an old model 4 x 4 speed burner compared to the newer technology 8 x 8 speed DSE model for 27cents dearer I think the DSE would be a far better proposition. DSE also state in their warranty for their one, that as it is part of a scoop purchase, if the drive fails in the warranty period they will replace it with an equivalent or newer model rather than service it. Obviously there are few 8 speed models left in their stocks, so your chances of a free upgrade are pretty high. I'm not sure what PB tech's or E-Ones stance is on the older stock they are clearing. Regards AC |
Alan Cotrell (6634) | ||
| 312972 | 2005-01-12 06:19:00 | mmm....well tried to get one at the Hamilton branches...but they are all sold out...bummer...wonder if i can order one through there website? | RayRay (644) | ||
| 312973 | 2005-01-12 08:08:00 | If you think you need it, then go for it. As other's have said, theres nothing that could go wrong. May just have to be a bit patient with DSE should it fail in any way. I might actually check if my local branch have it.... | ~sy~ (95) | ||
| 312974 | 2005-01-12 08:17:00 | ive got a cyberdrive cdrw, its a pretty good brand, does the job | Prescott (11) | ||
| 312975 | 2005-01-12 08:36:00 | in my opinion DSE hardware is crap no matter how cheap the price is. all there good for is oversized coasters. |
Jams (1051) | ||
| 312976 | 2005-01-12 23:08:00 | They are actually the residue of a bulk buy of Toshiba SD-R5200 drives DSE latched onto, I think they are identical to the NEC brand with the similar model number. (in fact some could be labelled NEC) If you can still get one at $78.00 it would be an excellent buy. Regards AC I just picked one up for my son's computer. It is branded NEC, manufacture date Feb 2004! It looks second hand with scratches down the side where it has been installed into a case. And the jumpers were not set at the default setting. The software CDs are sealed. Oh well, at that price. Maybe they are refurbished or something. John |
John H (8) | ||
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