Dual-Layer DVD Rewriters

Wayne_S

Anyone know which model and shop are cheapest for Dual-Layer writers?

I was interested in the Sony DRU-700A as Sony usually create a good product, but are there cheaper ones just as good.

Thanks for any help you can give.

blinky

The NEC's are good. Remember though dual layer discs are around £5-6 each.
https://www.cdfreaks.com (incl. forums) is an excellent source of info.

Wayne_S

Cheers ::)

Yes, I noticed the price on discs, but I'm sure they will come down.

Towner_2

Try https://www.121cdr.co.uk They had the NEC3500 16x Dual Layer for £49.99 inc vat + postage the other day!!

greatkingbowser

Not sure I'd recommend an NEC drive if you have a choice. My Dell laptop came with one, and although I upgraded the firmware to burn +/- and DL it has problems reading DVD-Rs it itself burned.

NECs in general aren't the best disc readers out there.

Would recommend looking out for Liteon or Pioneer drives in my opinion.

blinky

True the NEC aren't the best readers, although the 3500A is supposed to be better.

However, they have excellent write quality, consistently the best or one of the best.

Towner_2

The NEC 3500A 16 x is now on special at https://www.scan.co.uk In the today only part they have it for £42.75 + VAT and that includes 25 blank DVD's!!!!
Know a few people with them who all report that they are very good with no problems.