BENQ DW1670 here at CES2006 - Club CDFreaks

LiteUp! · 06-01-2006

I took this today...it's for real:

BENQ DW1670 pic

Also, here is the new BW1000 Blu-Ray multi-format writer:

BENQ BW1000 pic

*worker* · 06-01-2006

That's how to improve the DQ60, replace it with a real BENQ..

*ftp1020* · 06-01-2006

Wow, they don't let the grass grow under their feet, do they? Thanks, Liteup!
1650's an orphan before it even gets here!

LiteUp! · 06-01-2006

@ftp1020....yeah, they had the 1650 and 1655 sitting next to those as well. I love CES...so much fun. HD-DVD and BluRay everywhere this year.

*ftp1020* · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by LiteUp!

@ftp1020....yeah, they had the 1650 and 1655 sitting next to those as well. I love CES...so much fun. HD-DVD and BluRay everywhere this year.

I don't quite see the point of HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. I mean, I could fit my entire pr0n collection on one disc, and what am I supposed to burn after that?!? Nero data discs???

*Bob* · 06-01-2006

Nice......Thanx for the pics!

*Dalen Quaice* · 06-01-2006

Write speed of 2x for Blu-Ray on the 1000 - sounds like it will take a while to burn a disc!

Xristaki82 · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by ftp1020

I don't quite see the point of HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. I mean, I could fit my entire pr0n collection on one disc, and what am I supposed to burn after that?!? Nero data discs???

I don't know about you but it irritates me when I get better looking 720p from my digital cable company and my own home bought DVD's only play at 480p. Hence why I'm looking forward to these formats.

scoobiedoobie · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by Dalen Quaice

Write speed of 2x for Blu-Ray on the 1000 - sounds like it will take a while to burn a disc!

But keep in mind that 2x translates to 25GB of data being written in 30 minutes, very fast. Considering all of the other current limiting factors, even 4x would be really pushing the envelope.

Zombie_Geek · 06-01-2006

Is the 1655 good enough to be a dedicated reader once the 1670 comes out? Then I'm guessing a 1675 with LS?

yangxi · 06-01-2006

?? Philips annouce that not release new chipset for DVD-RAM ??

thegdog · 06-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiteUp!

I took this today...it's for real:

BENQ DW1670 pic

Ugly drive though. Looks like a crappy silver version of their OEM design.

You'd think they'd put a fancier-looking one on display.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiteUp!

Also, here is the new BW1000 Blu-Ray multi-format writer:

BENQ BW1000 pic

Interesting that the write speeds for DVD media is slower than current gen DVD writers. Only 12x for +R/-R and 4x for DL media.

*8T8* · 06-01-2006

Interesting pictures LiteUp thanks, the fact that Solidburn is featured on the 1670 could mean its a BenQ/Philips chip if so I think I will put off those plans to get a 1655

Also not sure if photos of this drive are at CES or even if its on display but Philips announced the specs of their "TripleWriter" SPD7000 Blu-ray burner.

http://www.ces.philips.com/downloads...ay_Release.doc

Quote:

Philips’ TripleWriter features a 2x (72 Mb/s continuous data-rate) read and write speed on BD-ROM, BD-R and BD-RE media. The drive reads and writes a variety of legacy media including CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD+RW and DVD-RW.

Additionally, Philips will launch four types of discs (BD-R and BD-RE, single layer 25 GB and dual layer BD-R and BD-RE 50 GB) together with the introduction of the TripleWriter. The TripleWriter can be built into any PC featuring S-ATA interface.

*pinto2* · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by 8T8

...the fact that Solidburn is featured on the 1670 could mean its a BenQ/Philips chip if so I think I will put off those plans to get a 1655

Philips chip...

The 1655 doesn't add that much over a 1640, so I also can't see any reason why get 165* if one owns a 1640.

Quote:

..."The TripleWriter can be built into any PC featuring S-ATA interface."

No more Philips IDE writers when BD enters the scene?

BTW, 72MB/s makes more than 50x DVD speed. Thats fast!

amboyna · 06-01-2006

I figured the HDDVD burner would come out first. This could put the Blue Ray camp up one on the HDDVD camp.
Did anyone notice the BenQ discs shown in the BENQ DW1670 pic are DW1655 discs?

Sidenote: I want HDDVD to win this war. The machines will cost less as will the blank media. And from what I have read the copy protection will be much stronger with Blue Ray. Feel free to correct me if I read wrong on the last part.

oelbrenner · 06-01-2006

Yes - as I look @ the photo of the DW1670 you see on the lighscribe cd's 1655! :-) Very Nice!

Yes - I hope too that HD-DVD will win - but only time will tell! With the release of the HD-DVD Driver (external) for XBOX 360 this year and hopefully good software on HD- DVD it will push it further.

06-01-2006	#1 (permalink)
LiteUp! CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 62	BENQ DW1670 here at CES2006 <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> I took this today...it's for real: BENQ DW1670 pic Also, here is the new BW1000 Blu-Ray multi-format writer: BENQ BW1000 pic Last edited by LiteUp!; 06-01-2006 at 04:14. Reason: add BW1000

06-01-2006	#2 (permalink)
worker CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 703	Re: BENQ DW1670 here at CES2006 That's how to improve the DQ60, replace it with a real BENQ..

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ftp1020 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 948	Re: BENQ DW1670 here at CES2006 Wow, they don't let the grass grow under their feet, do they? Thanks, Liteup! 1650's an orphan before it even gets here!

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LiteUp! CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 62	Re: BENQ DW1670 here at CES2006 @ftp1020....yeah, they had the 1650 and 1655 sitting next to those as well. I love CES...so much fun. HD-DVD and BluRay everywhere this year. Last edited by LiteUp!; 06-01-2006 at 04:24. Reason: spelling

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Dalen Quaice CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,439	Re: BENQ DW1670 here at CES2006 Write speed of 2x for Blu-Ray on the 1000 - sounds like it will take a while to burn a disc! __________________ My favorite daily burning drives: Plextor 712A - 1.09 LG 55N - 1.05 BenQ 1640 Grey OEM - BSMB LG 22N - 1.02 My favorite media: RicohJPNR01, RicohJPNR03, MCC003, MCC004, OptodiscR16 Testing: NEC AD-7200A, LiteOn 20A3P

06-01-2006	#10 (permalink)
Zombie_Geek CD Freaks Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 146	Re: BENQ DW1670 here at CES2006 Is the 1655 good enough to be a dedicated reader once the 1670 comes out? Then I'm guessing a 1675 with LS?

06-01-2006	#11 (permalink)
yangxi CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: MALAYSIA Posts: 360	Re: BENQ DW1670 here at CES2006 ?? Philips annouce that not release new chipset for DVD-RAM ?? __________________ ~ Available 2007 ~ Memorex 530L (Lightscribe) LG: GSA H44N PIONEER : 112BK @ 112L PIONEER: 115BK @ 115L -Windows XP SP2, Asus M2NPV-VM, AMD 64 X2 4200+, 2GB Memory, HDD SATA2 320GB/250GB -Windows XP SP2, Astrock 945G-DVI , Intel Core2 E6300 , 2GB Memory, HDD SATA2 320GB/250GB -Windows XP SP2, Asus M2A-VM HDMI, AMD 64 X2 4600+, 2GB DDR800 Memory, HDD SATA2 320GB

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amboyna CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver, U.S.A. Posts: 33	Re: BENQ DW1670 here at CES2006 I figured the HDDVD burner would come out first. This could put the Blue Ray camp up one on the HDDVD camp. Did anyone notice the BenQ discs shown in the BENQ DW1670 pic are DW1655 discs? Sidenote: I want HDDVD to win this war. The machines will cost less as will the blank media. And from what I have read the copy protection will be much stronger with Blue Ray. Feel free to correct me if I read wrong on the last part. __________________ Old System: Athlon XP2000 TI 4600 Video Card Raptor 34 gig SATA HD BenQ 1640A DVD Writer Firefox!!! New rig data coming soon! ____________________ amp: Yamaha DSP-A1. TV: Pioneer Elite Pro FHD 1 DVD: Toshiba HD XA-2. LD: Pioneer CLD-97 w/AC-3. HD tuner: LG LSS-3200A. Speakers: Monitor Audio Silver. Velodyne 12" Sub.

06-01-2006	#16 (permalink)
oelbrenner New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2	Re: BENQ DW1670 here at CES2006 Yes - as I look @ the photo of the DW1670 you see on the lighscribe cd's 1655! :-) Very Nice! Yes - I hope too that HD-DVD will win - but only time will tell! With the release of the HD-DVD Driver (external) for XBOX 360 this year and hopefully good software on HD- DVD it will push it further.

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