Question from a lurker: Where can I buy Lite-On Drives? - Club CDFreaks

monkspider · 21-04-2002

Hi there folks, this is a long time lurker who is ready to make the big step into the world of Lite-On. However, I have had great difficulties in finding a site that sells them. Does my local Best Buy or CompUSA sell them? Or does anyone have a good website?

Thanks in advance

Flashman · 21-04-2002

Go to the site Price Watch website. You can find the best prices on LiteOn drives from quite a few different sources. I found the online dealer Micro Pro in Ohio. I ordered the LiteOn 40X/12X/48X drive last Wednesday afternoon, and had it in my hands the next day. Of course, I live in Ohio too and that might have helped!

k9cop · 22-04-2002

Try computergeeks.com I purchased 40125S for $129.00

Lazza · 22-04-2002

I know you are in the US, but for anyone in the UK you can buy a 40125S for the crazy price of £89 inc VAT from www.overclockers.co.uk at the mo, IIRC the 32X was only £62 too!!!

**FutureProof** · 22-04-2002

Check out the ASUS CRW-4012A - it kills SD2.51.021, skips the error sectors in 3' using D-Tools Fast-Dump (13' without) and costs far less than the 40125S. It won't do LibCrypt or LaserLock2 but the Liteys won't do protected audio...

*Upp3rd0G* · 22-04-2002

Can you confirm the Asus is able to read protected audio? (Hmmm... just bought the 40sp LiteOn...)

k9cop · 22-04-2002

And what are the prices for the ASUS,

KenL · 23-04-2002

I have been using Priceline for my last few purchases and it has been great. That's where I got my Liteon 40x and it was there before anywhere else because I searched all of the regular online sellers that I could find before on a tip online I went there. And the price was reasonable.

Wiz486 · 23-04-2002

Ebay people, always check ebay if you hvae an account or know someone who does.

If not, check online. I got mine of ebay from geekdeals.com It may be cheaper or more expensive off there site but I got my LTR 32x12x40 for $100. (tax and everything) This drive cuts through everything also. I hear epople saying "write SD2 at 4x!" Number 1) this drive doesn't even write under 8x
2) I write sd2 (2.51) at 32x and get perfect copies.

Great drives.

reddate · 23-04-2002

monkspider

At BestBuy, look for the Buslink drives and there're rebates....

*cloakdoa* · 23-04-2002

Try torbeccomputers.com I think there alternate url is suncoastcomputers.com.

I spoke to Steve this morning and he said he was put of the 24x liteons, but he did have the 16x. The price on the drives was like $59 US dollars and about $10.00 dollars shipping if you use a credit card.

There contact info is:
Torbec Computer Products, Inc.
10229 N.W. 53rd Street
Sunrise, Florida 33351

Please Contact Us by:
Toll free Phone: 888-503-9850
Local Phone: 954-748-9850
Fax: 954-748-4703

Mail: 10229 NW 53rd Street
Sunrise, Fl. 33351

E-mail: sales@torbeccomputer.com
Support: support@torbeccomputer.com

Web Site: www.torbeccomputer.com
Alternate URL: www.suncoastcomputer.com
(This was taken straight from there website)

The liteon is not listed on the website, but they do carry them.

TechNut · 25-04-2002

I bought my Lite-On LTR-40125S from http://www.newegg.com . The current price is $90.00! This is my fifth purchase from NewEgg and I have had no problems.

markgray72 · 27-09-2002

There is a post on the Litey forum on how to flash a 24x to a 40x. I recommend buying the 24X and flashing it. You'll save alot of money

Mantrhax · 27-09-2002

Quote:

Originally posted by TechNut
I bought my Lite-On LTR-40125S from http://www.newegg.com . The current price is $90.00! This is my fifth purchase from NewEgg and I have had no problems.

40125(x)
57.00 at newegg.com

psiebenshuh · 27-09-2002

Best Buy has Xtasy, Buslink, Memorex, and Sony -- which are Lite-On.

OfficeMax has Cendyne, which if they have a LTR drive model number on the box are Lite-On (or VBT, which is a Verbatim made by Lite-On).

So the answer is YES, you can buy them at Best Buy, etc.

There may be some cases where these companies source drives from other manufacturers (especially Cendyne) so it's best to search the cdfreaks main page and the forums for the drive brand you are looking at before you buy.

seanmcgpa · 27-09-2002

CompUSA has the Memorex 48Maxx, which is the Lite-On 48/24/48 LTR-48246S with the version 6 chipset for only $79.99.

webcrawler · 27-09-2002

Quote:

Originally posted by FutureProof
Check out the ASUS CRW-4012A...

futureproof, i see you recommend the ASUS 40x, but why not the 48x? is there something wrong with it?

*Stoner* · 28-09-2002

$42 shipped @ Dell.com. And no, I'm not talking about some half-asses rebadged Lite-On. True Lite-On 40125S ZS0K, July 2002.

psiebenshuh · 29-09-2002

They're all Lite-On, so what does it matter what they say on them?

More power to anyone who can get one for less!

My Verbatim 40x (Lite-On) was $30. The only difference is it says Verbatim on the front - otherwise it is exactly the same drive.

thetoolman · 29-09-2002

OfficeMax starts 12/29 Cendyne(LiteOn) 48x12x48 $39.95 after rebate.

21-04-2002	#1 (permalink)
monkspider New on Forum Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8	Question from a lurker: Where can I buy Lite-On Drives? <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> Hi there folks, this is a long time lurker who is ready to make the big step into the world of Lite-On. However, I have had great difficulties in finding a site that sells them. Does my local Best Buy or CompUSA sell them? Or does anyone have a good website? Thanks in advance

22-04-2002	#5 (permalink)
FutureProof Senior Admin Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: True Blue Posts: 5,606	Check out the ASUS CRW-4012A - it kills SD2.51.021, skips the error sectors in 3' using D-Tools Fast-Dump (13' without) and costs far less than the 40125S. It won't do LibCrypt or LaserLock2 but the Liteys won't do protected audio... __________________ :ÐowN AsS ± ßû(r)NêR: Try our Search function > Words on Netiquette 24, 32, 40 & 52X Liteons, 16, 40, 48 & 52X ASUS', Ricoh MP7163A, Acer 1610A CD writers; Toshiba SD-M1402, Hitachi GD-7500 & Liteon LTD-163D DVD-ROMs; Toshiba SD-R1202 DVD-ROM/CD writer combo; NEC CloneDrive; Matshita DVD RAM/-R/-RW UJ-810 PEBKAC: Click here when asked AXDA3000DKV4D Atlhon 3000+ Model 10 Barton; Twin, Dual-Channeled Corsair CMX512-2700C2 @ 2-3-3-6-T1; GA-7N400 Pro F12; crappy vid card; Twin (base) WD2500JD drives There are two secrets to success: 1) Don't tell everyone everything There are 10 types of people who understand binary: those who do and those who don't Who Are YOU?

23-04-2002	#9 (permalink)
Wiz486 CD Freaks Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: California Posts: 120	Ebay people, always check ebay if you hvae an account or know someone who does. If not, check online. I got mine of ebay from geekdeals.com It may be cheaper or more expensive off there site but I got my LTR 32x12x40 for $100. (tax and everything) This drive cuts through everything also. I hear epople saying "write SD2 at 4x!" Number 1) this drive doesn't even write under 8x 2) I write sd2 (2.51) at 32x and get perfect copies. Great drives. __________________ Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-M1502 LiteOn CDRW LTR-40125S WindowsXP AMD Athlon XP 2400+ @ 2324 Soyo Kt400 Dragon Ultra

23-04-2002	#11 (permalink)
cloakdoa CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: United States- Florida Posts: 1,456	Try torbeccomputers.com I think there alternate url is suncoastcomputers.com. I spoke to Steve this morning and he said he was put of the 24x liteons, but he did have the 16x. The price on the drives was like $59 US dollars and about $10.00 dollars shipping if you use a credit card. There contact info is: Torbec Computer Products, Inc. 10229 N.W. 53rd Street Sunrise, Florida 33351 Please Contact Us by: Toll free Phone: 888-503-9850 Local Phone: 954-748-9850 Fax: 954-748-4703 Mail: 10229 NW 53rd Street Sunrise, Fl. 33351 E-mail: sales@torbeccomputer.com Support: support@torbeccomputer.com Web Site: www.torbeccomputer.com Alternate URL: www.suncoastcomputer.com (This was taken straight from there website) The liteon is not listed on the website, but they do carry them. __________________ Oh my, is that cd on fire?? I smell some hot plastics... Look at the orange button at the top 6th over from the left. It says Search. You can use this to help !!!!

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21-04-2002	#2 (permalink)
Flashman CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 91	Go to the site Price Watch website. You can find the best prices on LiteOn drives from quite a few different sources. I found the online dealer Micro Pro in Ohio. I ordered the LiteOn 40X/12X/48X drive last Wednesday afternoon, and had it in my hands the next day. Of course, I live in Ohio too and that might have helped!

22-04-2002	#3 (permalink)
k9cop CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: USA, NJ Posts: 398	Try computergeeks.com I purchased 40125S for $129.00

22-04-2002	#4 (permalink)
Lazza CD Freaks Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: UK Posts: 217	I know you are in the US, but for anyone in the UK you can buy a 40125S for the crazy price of £89 inc VAT from www.overclockers.co.uk at the mo, IIRC the 32X was only £62 too!!!

22-04-2002	#6 (permalink)
Upp3rd0G CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NL Posts: 2,108	Can you confirm the Asus is able to read protected audio? (Hmmm... just bought the 40sp LiteOn...)

22-04-2002	#7 (permalink)
k9cop CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: USA, NJ Posts: 398	And what are the prices for the ASUS,

23-04-2002	#8 (permalink)
KenL CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: New York City Posts: 341	I have been using Priceline for my last few purchases and it has been great. That's where I got my Liteon 40x and it was there before anywhere else because I searched all of the regular online sellers that I could find before on a tip online I went there. And the price was reasonable.

23-04-2002	#10 (permalink)
reddate New on Forum Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 6	monkspider At BestBuy, look for the Buslink drives and there're rebates....

25-04-2002	#12 (permalink)
TechNut New on Forum Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9	I bought my Lite-On LTR-40125S from http://www.newegg.com . The current price is $90.00! This is my fifth purchase from NewEgg and I have had no problems.

27-09-2002	#13 (permalink)
markgray72 New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3	There is a post on the Litey forum on how to flash a 24x to a 40x. I recommend buying the 24X and flashing it. You'll save alot of money

27-09-2002	#15 (permalink)
psiebenshuh New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Charles, MO - USA Posts: 19	Best Buy has Xtasy, Buslink, Memorex, and Sony -- which are Lite-On. OfficeMax has Cendyne, which if they have a LTR drive model number on the box are Lite-On (or VBT, which is a Verbatim made by Lite-On). So the answer is YES, you can buy them at Best Buy, etc. There may be some cases where these companies source drives from other manufacturers (especially Cendyne) so it's best to search the cdfreaks main page and the forums for the drive brand you are looking at before you buy.

27-09-2002	#16 (permalink)
seanmcgpa CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 33	CompUSA has the Memorex 48Maxx, which is the Lite-On 48/24/48 LTR-48246S with the version 6 chipset for only $79.99.

28-09-2002	#18 (permalink)
Stoner CD Freaks Troll Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,358	$42 shipped @ Dell.com. And no, I'm not talking about some half-asses rebadged Lite-On. True Lite-On 40125S ZS0K, July 2002.

29-09-2002	#19 (permalink)
psiebenshuh New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Charles, MO - USA Posts: 19	They're all Lite-On, so what does it matter what they say on them? More power to anyone who can get one for less! My Verbatim 40x (Lite-On) was $30. The only difference is it says Verbatim on the front - otherwise it is exactly the same drive.

29-09-2002	#20 (permalink)
thetoolman New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MI Posts: 10	OfficeMax starts 12/29 Cendyne(LiteOn) 48x12x48 $39.95 after rebate.