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   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 6:50p
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NEC ND-3500A 16X DVD±RW 4X dual-layer Drive

Among the new features:
16X DVD+R
16X DVD-R
4X DVD+R9 (dual-layer)

Full Specifications:
Write Speed: 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD+R9, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/ 2000/ ME/ 98SE
Features: High speed writing performance.
Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details)

Prices Updated 10/25

Beige
$72.99 Free FedEx Saver Shipping

Black
$72.99 Free FedEx Saver Shipping

Silver
$73 Shipping $4

Beige with software
$74 Shipping $4

Black with software
$74 Shipping $4

Silver with software
$75 Shipping $4

Don't forget to select the free 4X DVD-R's under "Combo Special".


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 6:58p
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woa! 16X Nec already?
And the price is fine!


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:01p
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I have been waiting on this drive, thanks.


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:02p
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ok.. ok.......ok. ok..............ok.. should i send back my 8x NEC i just bought for $64 total and get this instead?

wait, this isn't +-rw, too, is it?


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:07p
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good price, i paid this much for my 2500A


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:10p
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Nice find! Still have the ND-2500A which records at 8x but 8x media still isn't cheap.


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:17p
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wait, this isn't +-rw, too, is it?

NEC 3500A

Specifications:
Write Speed: 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD+R9, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/ 2000/ ME/ 98SE
Features: High speed writing performance.
Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details)


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:19p
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yayhooray said:wait, this isn't +-rw, too, is it?

NEC 3500A

Specifications:
Write Speed: 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD+R9, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/ 2000/ ME/ 98SE
Features: High speed writing performance.
Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details)

yeah just found that out. OP should change to include that

... wait, you were OP. haha. put the W on the title too if you don't mind


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:19p
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With certain firmware hacks...you can get 4x Ritek G04's to burn at 8x. I've burned 25 of em' with no coasters.


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:23p
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FlabbyPig said:With certain firmware hacks...you can get 4x Ritek G04's to burn at 8x. I've burned 25 of em' with no coasters.

yeah, but in this case it'll need a firmware hack AND a prayer to burn the 4x stuff at 16x


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:23p
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I wasn't expecting this for another month or so. My 16X Pioneer DVR-108 got here Monday. Now I am wondering if I should have held out for this. Any reviews or comparisons of the 2 drives yet?


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:29p
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People...just hold on for a few weeks.

as evidenced with the 2510A, that thing was dropping in price on a weekly, if not daily basis. Just hold out and it should fall in price as well.


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:31p
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anyone think there will be a problem with me returning the 2500 i just bought to buy a better, more expensive dvd drive?


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:34p
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optimus said:People...just hold on for a few weeks.

as evidenced with the 2510A, that thing was dropping in price on a weekly, if not daily basis. Just hold out and it should fall in price as well.

aargh When will I buy my DVD burner.. as soon as I decide on getting one, they bring out a faster one.. Now as soon as I decide to buy this one.. they will come out with 32x for 90 bucks.. and I am back to square one.. aarghh..


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:37p
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KanJuice said:optimus said: Now as soon as I decide to buy this one.. they will come out with 32x for 90 bucks.. and I am back to square one.. aarghh..

Correct me if I am wrong, I thought 16X is the max. of DVD buring speed, like 52X (or something like that) is the max of CD burning speed.


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:38p
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mrredskin said:yayhooray said:wait, this isn't +-rw, too, is it?

NEC 3500A

Specifications:
Write Speed: 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD+R9, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/ 2000/ ME/ 98SE
Features: High speed writing performance.
Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details)

yeah just found that out. OP should change to include that

... wait, you were OP. haha. put the W on the title too if you don't mind

Done!


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:38p
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bg4533 said:I wasn't expecting this for another month or so. My 16X Pioneer DVR-108 got here Monday. Now I am wondering if I should have held out for this. Any reviews or comparisons of the 2 drives yet?

Here is a comparison of Pioneer and NEC


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:39p
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I have heard that 16x is basicly the usable limit for DVD-+R. Anybody say otherwise?

Woops, looks like I was a little to slow. I think I am right.


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:50p
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I've been waiting for this for a while, I cant believe newegg got it that fast.

The pioneer is a bit faster than the NEC at 8x, but at 16x the NEC is better than the Pioneer. Plus NEC puts out frequent firmware updates.


   posted: Aug. 18, 2004 @ 7:52p
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nice!


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