CDFreaks’ “first look” at the HP dvd840e Super Multi DVD-Writer - Club CDFreaks

**Jan70** · 12-11-2005

You can find it here: http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/239

Feel free to comment the "1st look" in this thread.

*ala42* · 12-11-2005

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Originally Posted by Jan70

Due to an incompatibility issue between the external controller/case and Nero CD-DVD Speed, we were not able to make any writing curve at 5x, without setting the drive in another external cabinet. (The author of Nero CD-DVD Speed is aware of the issue).

Which drive was inside, a LG 4166 ?

**OC-Freak** · 12-11-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ala42

Which drive was inside, a LG 4166 ?

**OC-Freak** · 12-11-2005

This drive is very good with some media types at least.

**Jan70** · 12-11-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ala42

Which drive was inside, a LG 4166 ?

Yes, LG GSA-4166

*Kenshin* · 13-11-2005

HP box looks prettier than LG box.

1marcus4u · 19-11-2005

They are advertising their Lite-On partnerships. This is very interesting!

Achenar · 30-11-2005

Could someone please point me to where this model or its equivalent can be purchased from an american website?

grzesiekp58 · 03-12-2005

Europe only,for now

creep-hwbg · 26-12-2005

Can anyone tell me where to find firmware update for my HP dvd840i. My current firmware is FF66 and i'm not satisfied with writing quality on the only two types of media, which I have@home - Verbatim DVD+R 16x Certified and Traxdata DVR+R 8x Certified... Any suggestions, except replacing the drive with other brand/model?

barfoo · 14-04-2006

hello, i've got this 840i. it burns dvd's and cd-rw's fine, lightscribes as well, but whenever i try burn a cd-r at whatever speeds at about 30% done I always(!) get a "Track follow error". I am not tech savvy @ this stuff, but i reckon it's a calibration error?
Had to throw out all my cds (including the HP's sample lightscribe cd). Flashed from ff66 to a newer version. no change.. very upset.
I've heard ppl crossflash these into LG-4166b? where can i find more info and would it help (as it voids the warranty I would like to know if it's worth it)? or should I start walking towards the shop i bought this at?

btw, here is the firmware
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN

Adzy81 · 22-05-2007

Is this a good drive to get? I live in the uk and have access to this drive from shops here and its very cheap!

HP have also just put out a UK release of the HP DVD1040i Drive?

I am looking to purchase a lightscribe dvd drive, and wondered what your thoughts are on this?

Looking at the manual on the HP webite it almost looks like it is High definition sort of, it Supports 1040 high res video!

HP DVD1040i manual

Do you think i should get it to go with my HP pavillion desktop pc a1210.uk?

Your thoughts would be welcomed

12-11-2005	#1 (permalink)
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13-11-2005	#6 (permalink)
Kenshin CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2002 Location: Near Seoul, South Korea Posts: 12,363	Re: CDFreaks’ “first look” at the HP dvd840e Super Multi DVD-Writer HP box looks prettier than LG box. __________________ Kill Confucius

19-11-2005	#7 (permalink)
1marcus4u New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1	Re: CDFreaks’ “first look” at the HP dvd840e Super Multi DVD-Writer They are advertising their Lite-On partnerships. This is very interesting!

30-11-2005	#8 (permalink)
Achenar New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	Re: CDFreaks’ “first look” at the HP dvd840e Super Multi DVD-Writer Could someone please point me to where this model or its equivalent can be purchased from an american website?

03-12-2005	#9 (permalink)
grzesiekp58 New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	Re: CDFreaks’ “first look” at the HP dvd840e Super Multi DVD-Writer Europe only,for now

26-12-2005	#10 (permalink)
creep-hwbg New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	Re: CDFreaks’ “first look” at the HP dvd840e Super Multi DVD-Writer Can anyone tell me where to find firmware update for my HP dvd840i. My current firmware is FF66 and i'm not satisfied with writing quality on the only two types of media, which I have@home - Verbatim DVD+R 16x Certified and Traxdata DVR+R 8x Certified... Any suggestions, except replacing the drive with other brand/model?

14-04-2006	#11 (permalink)
barfoo CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 34	Re: CDFreaks’ “first look” at the HP dvd840e Super Multi DVD-Writer hello, i've got this 840i. it burns dvd's and cd-rw's fine, lightscribes as well, but whenever i try burn a cd-r at whatever speeds at about 30% done I always(!) get a "Track follow error". I am not tech savvy @ this stuff, but i reckon it's a calibration error? Had to throw out all my cds (including the HP's sample lightscribe cd). Flashed from ff66 to a newer version. no change.. very upset. I've heard ppl crossflash these into LG-4166b? where can i find more info and would it help (as it voids the warranty I would like to know if it's worth it)? or should I start walking towards the shop i bought this at? btw, here is the firmware http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN

22-05-2007	#12 (permalink)
Adzy81 New on Forum Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7	Re: CDFreaks’ “first look” at the HP dvd840e Super Multi DVD-Writer Is this a good drive to get? I live in the uk and have access to this drive from shops here and its very cheap! HP have also just put out a UK release of the HP DVD1040i Drive? I am looking to purchase a lightscribe dvd drive, and wondered what your thoughts are on this? Looking at the manual on the HP webite it almost looks like it is High definition sort of, it Supports 1040 high res video! HP DVD1040i manual Do you think i should get it to go with my HP pavillion desktop pc a1210.uk? Your thoughts would be welcomed

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