Staples - I/O Magic 16x4x16x Double-Layer Internal DVD+-R/RW Drive - Any Good?

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There was a thread posted about burners. You can get the NEC 16x dual
format , double layer -- one of the most popular and better burners
for 50-70 at NEC.

Says with software but I have no idea what software. Im assuming that
means burning software.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-036&depa=1
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Looks like software is Roxio Basic (OEM) v7.xxxxxxx.
Rather have Nero but that NEC is generally regarded as a
better drive than the I/O Magic even if it were same price.
Some claim it rips DVDs a bit slow though, but IMO the DVD
burning should be priority 1 for a, umm, DVD burner.
 
Looks like software is Roxio Basic (OEM) v7.xxxxxxx.
Rather have Nero but that NEC is generally regarded as a
better drive than the I/O Magic even if it were same price.
Some claim it rips DVDs a bit slow though, but IMO the DVD
burning should be priority 1 for a, umm, DVD burner.
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In the older NECs there was always hacked firmware that let you rip at
faster speeds since the NECs were locked down to a max speed. I saw a
psot that claimed they have one for the 16x now . I dont really care
that much about gettng faster ripping speeds so I kept mine 4x or so
which is the 8x model.

They are selling NERO retail at Compusa I think this week (I maybe
mistaken) for $30. Ive also seen it on ebay for $5.99
but....................... who knows what that is though they claim
its NOT the OEM version and that its "authentic".

I cant remember the threads but I think they said the IO Magic
recently was an Aopen and something else - two brands stuffed in the
box . And one of them wasnt that hot while the other was OK , not
great.

Id personally prefer the NEC or maybe try the BenQ which posters are
claiming as a decent burner which is selling at Newegg with some
software if it comes with NERO.
 
I cant remember the threads but I think they said the IO Magic
recently was an Aopen and something else - two brands stuffed in the
box . And one of them wasnt that hot while the other was OK , not
great.
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The IO Magics are either a BenQ 1620 or a BTC. I got the BenQ and
knock on wood, it's been a great burner.
 
The IO Magics are either a BenQ 1620 or a BTC. I got the BenQ and
knock on wood, it's been a great burner.
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The Benqs seem ok from the feedback. However the maddogs (NEC) have
been on sale recently several times at around 49-59 after rebates
though that was several weeks ago. It also involves rebates.
 
The Benqs seem ok from the feedback. However the maddogs (NEC) have
been on sale recently several times at around 49-59 after rebates
though that was several weeks ago. It also involves rebates.
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The BenQ aren't too bad but BTC- yuck!

Newegg has some really good pricing on the NECs, hard to get
much lower even with a rebate excepting that their free or
$1 shipping offer ended yesterday IIRC.
 
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