Your most favourite drive you ever had. - Club CDFreaks

talos_2002 · 20-09-2006

Did you ever had a drive that you really loved? One that you were proud of it and thought that it really worths the money you spent?

For me, it's my Toshiba 1612 dvd-rom drive with J806 firmware.
No drive I had untill now can be compared at reading scratched dvds. Fast as my unlocked Liteons and Nec 3500, except at DL dvds, but without noise and with a very pleasant sound.

*Quema34* · 20-09-2006

So far, my BenQ 1640.

**Arachne** · 20-09-2006

Mmmm...my LG4163B

*zhadoom* · 20-09-2006

My Pioneer DVR-108 with nil: 16x4all firmware.

**DrageMester** · 20-09-2006

My Plexie PX-712A my preciousssss!

**Arachne** · 20-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrageMester

My Plexie PX-712A my preciousssss!

Plexie

A pet name, eh?

**DrageMester** · 20-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arachne

Plexie

A pet name, eh?

*furballi* · 20-09-2006

Plextor 712.

**Dee-27** · 20-09-2006

NEC ND-3500, great burn quality on +R and a real fun drive to tweak.

**zevia** · 20-09-2006

Plextor PX-712A

- although max burn speed 12x but it's as fast as my other 16x/18x drive: 6:16 mins
- full scanning features (except TA test)
- overburning capabilites

*pinto2* · 20-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee-27

NEC ND-3500...

Thanks to Liggy and Dee-27 who have done all the tweaks.

Still using this drive in my main rig for Transfer Rate Tests and CD burning.

*koba* · 20-09-2006

For CD burning absolutely my two Sony CDU921S-PR.
For DVD it would be my NEC ND-3500.

Cressida · 20-09-2006

My first DVD-burner, a LiteOn 401S@811S (think it was €59). It could hardly burn a decent disc, but in between all the coasters and disappointing scans it was so much fun and exciting to try out all the crossflashing and omnipatching.

It must have also got me here.

snaggs · 20-09-2006

plex 760 A.....bullet proof DVD burns

**Arachne** · 20-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cressida

My first DVD-burner, a LiteOn 401S@811S (think it was €59). It could hardly burn a decent disc, but in between all the coasters and disappointing scans it was so much fun and exciting to try out all the crossflashing and omnipatching.

It must have also got me here.

Yeah, Liteys hare the most fun drives to play with IMO

*KTL* · 20-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee-27

NEC ND-3500

Ditto...still burns like a champ.

German · 20-09-2006

Lite-On SHM 165H6S.
It's wonderful !!

*Dartman* · 21-09-2006

NEC 2500 with herries firmware that made it a dual layer drive. I did one of the first dl burns with that thing and it worked, WEEEEEE! free dl upgrade from the tweakers

It was such a refreshing change from my 2 Litey 811's that always had problems burning anything and my Sony 500a that was nice but almost never did 4x to anything.
It wrote amazing quality to just about any crap media I had and still works today if I bother to plug it back in.

*chas0039* · 21-09-2006

Another vote for the NEC 3500. It was the first burner that really showed me what a great burn was.

BeardedKirklander · 21-09-2006

I never should have let go of my Lite-On 2410b CD burner. It backed up EVERY game I tried, provided I had the right software. Back in the day it was CD-MATE that did the trick.

Nowadays, I just use NO-CD patches and put my original game disks safely away.

**alan1476** · 21-09-2006

My first BenQ 1620, I had more fun with that drive than any other.

*FidelC* · 21-09-2006

My most favourite? The rear wheel drive of course

(The TOP GEAR new season is coming!!)

P.S. and dont make me use the other meanings

RDSATKAYCEE · 21-09-2006

67 fast back Mustange GT 390. It wasn't very fast, but I really liked it. Very very sporty for the time.

BeardedKirklander · 21-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDSATKAYCEE

67 fast back Mustange GT 390. It wasn't very fast, but I really liked it. Very very sporty for the time.

Wow. I totally sympathize. I'm a huge fan of those classics.

**Arachne** · 21-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDSATKAYCEE

67 fast back Mustange GT 390. It wasn't very fast, but I really liked it. Very very sporty for the time.

But how did you manage to install in into your PC...bit big, I would have thought

20-09-2006	#1 (permalink)
talos_2002 CD Freaks Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greece Posts: 246	Your most favourite drive you ever had. <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> Did you ever had a drive that you really loved? One that you were proud of it and thought that it really worths the money you spent? For me, it's my Toshiba 1612 dvd-rom drive with J806 firmware. No drive I had untill now can be compared at reading scratched dvds. Fast as my unlocked Liteons and Nec 3500, except at DL dvds, but without noise and with a very pleasant sound.

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Quema34 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2005 Location: USS-Enterprise 1701-A--the finest starship ever Posts: 2,901	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. So far, my BenQ 1640. __________________ "Sic vis pacem para bellum" "Lo único que vale en la vida es la pasión" "You sure you do not want to stay? You fight good for a tourist!" "Why do I feel like you truly see me, when others do not?" --Well, my horse likes you...!" "MY KIDS could teach YOU a thing or two, Johnny!!" "If the lie is big enough and told often enough, it will be believed."--Joseph Goebbels See what Geno888 is drooling over right now. I found Airhead's cookbook and all he did was edit my signature! Want to be better informed about good media, solving computer problems and DVD burner performance? Join CDFreaks by clicking here.

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zhadoom CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brasil - RS Posts: 1,053	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. My Pioneer DVR-108 with nil: 16x4all firmware.

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DrageMester Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Denmark Posts: 14,301	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. My Plexie PX-712A my preciousssss! __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.

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furballi CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,256	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. Plextor 712.

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Dee-27 Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 8,784	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. NEC ND-3500, great burn quality on +R and a real fun drive to tweak. __________________ My Review PC & Optical Drives We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us To become a member of cdfreaks.com just click here to join The Forum Rules The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

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zevia Admin & Review Coordinator N.America Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 9,637	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. Plextor PX-712A - although max burn speed 12x but it's as fast as my other 16x/18x drive: 6:16 mins - full scanning features (except TA test) - overburning capabilites

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koba Optical Media Freak Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JP-BR-CH now living in Tokyo, JP Posts: 964	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. For CD burning absolutely my two Sony CDU921S-PR. For DVD it would be my NEC ND-3500.

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Cressida CD Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Almost there Posts: 4,444	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. My first DVD-burner, a LiteOn 401S@811S (think it was €59). It could hardly burn a decent disc, but in between all the coasters and disappointing scans it was so much fun and exciting to try out all the crossflashing and omnipatching. It must have also got me here.

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snaggs CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alligator Alley Posts: 97	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. plex 760 A.....bullet proof DVD burns

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German CD Freaks Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 197	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. Lite-On SHM 165H6S. It's wonderful !!

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Dartman CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USA Posts: 749	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. NEC 2500 with herries firmware that made it a dual layer drive. I did one of the first dl burns with that thing and it worked, WEEEEEE! free dl upgrade from the tweakers It was such a refreshing change from my 2 Litey 811's that always had problems burning anything and my Sony 500a that was nice but almost never did 4x to anything. It wrote amazing quality to just about any crap media I had and still works today if I bother to plug it back in.

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chas0039 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lost in America Posts: 7,063	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. Another vote for the NEC 3500. It was the first burner that really showed me what a great burn was. __________________ Still a few bugs in the system...

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BeardedKirklander CD Freak Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,949	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. I never should have let go of my Lite-On 2410b CD burner. It backed up EVERY game I tried, provided I had the right software. Back in the day it was CD-MATE that did the trick. Nowadays, I just use NO-CD patches and put my original game disks safely away.

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alan1476 Moderator & Software Editor Join Date: May 2005 Location: Watching you Posts: 12,353	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. My first BenQ 1620, I had more fun with that drive than any other. __________________ I do not provide technical support over E-mail or Private Message Please post your questions on the Forum Sign up to CD Freaks Register Here FORUM RULES Need some help ? Please use our search function first Join us on the CDFreaks Folding@Home Team! Read more here Get WinDWFlash HERE My Computer specs are HERE

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FidelC CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2005 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 710	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. My most favourite? The rear wheel drive of course (The TOP GEAR new season is coming!!) P.S. and dont make me use the other meanings

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RDSATKAYCEE CD Freaks Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 204	Re: Your most favourite drive you ever had. 67 fast back Mustange GT 390. It wasn't very fast, but I really liked it. Very very sporty for the time.

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