Dual Layer DVD Burner?

[(Bean)]

I have been waiting for boxing day for a deal on a Dual Layer DVD burner - anyone see any yet?

[jaigandhi5]

http://s94807337.onlinehome.us/Futureshop%20001.jpg

$50

[porphyra]

I dont believe that is a dual layer. I think that is the 1610 which is "officially" a single layer burner.

The 1620 is the dual layer.

Whether or not the 1610 can be unofficially flashed to make it a dual layer is a different story. Good burner, nonetheless.

[apvm]

If the poster on the other thread is right, $100 rebate and may not be Benq's, I would stay away, even futher away if it is 1610.

Math...

1610? $149.99 x1.15 (tax) -$100 rebate = $72.49

1620 oem $75x1.15 =$86.25 some shop are selling as low as $68 if you search hard.

[jaigandhi5]

I dont believe that is a dual layer. I think that is the 1610 which is "officially" a single layer burner.

The 1620 is the dual layer.

Whether or not the 1610 can be unofficially flashed to make it a dual layer is a different story. Good burner, nonetheless.

if u look closely ull see it says Dual beside the 16x

[cpagano]

According to the WebID on the flyer it is a BenQ DW1610 16X DVD+/-RW Internal Drive.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...5&newdeptid=18

Box says Dual but from what I read here it is not dual out of the box?

[(Bean)]

Box says DUAL format - I don't think that is the same as dual layer.

[mahjongmaniac]

Box says DUAL format - I don't think that is the same as dual layer.

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yah.. ur right.... DUAL FORMAT is NOT the same as DUAL LAYER........ BIG DIFFERENCE!

dual format = +/-
dual layer = dvd+r dl = ~8.5 GB one dvd disc double sided....

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EDIT: dual layer = dvd+r dl = ~8.5 GB one dvd disc 2 layers!
plz 4give my mistake!...
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btw does n e 1 know whether or not 1610 is flashable to a dual layer drive??? if it CAN, then i might buy this drive.... but if it CAN'T then $50 after MIR for 1 1610 single layer is NOT such a great deal!

MJM

[yuprules]

I have been waiting for boxing day for a deal on a Dual Layer DVD burner - anyone see any yet?

Well, since that Futureshop one was not dual layer (rather DUAL FORMAT)... OEMExpress has the BENQ Dual LAYER 16x dvd burner on sale for $69.99.

Of course you'll have to be in one of the cities that has an OEMEXpress though. http://www.oemexpress.com sale is in store and cash/interac only.

[smuncky]

canada computers has it for 74.98 which is teh cheapest i foudn in the GTA area

http://www.canadacomputers.com/cdrom.html#dvd

BenQ DW1620 16x DVD+/-RW + Dual Layer w/ Software OEM $74.98

i bought it and its working great, flashed it to the retail version

[Canadianpsycho]

Well, since that Futureshop one was not dual layer (rather DUAL FORMAT)... OEMExpress has the BENQ Dual LAYER 16x dvd burner on sale for $69.99.

Of course you'll have to be in one of the cities that has an OEMEXpress though. http://www.oemexpress.com sale is in store and cash/interac only.

I bought corsair memory from them 3 years ago and they shipped to Ontario from Calgary... Have they stopped doing that?

[yuprules]

I bought corsair memory from them 3 years ago and they shipped to Ontario from Calgary... Have they stopped doing that?

Most of the sales are for in store only...no online purchase and ship.

[k_man_350z]

---------------------WARNING------------------------


if u buy from futureshop and benq u will not get ur rebates
i bought a BENQ CD burner from future shop 4 months ago just recieved
a letter from benq sayin i had sent in multiply copies of the rebate????
WTF???
just for warning for u buy benq and ur not gonna get that rebate

[downloadinjunkie]

How is the BenQ DW1620 with Princo's and Ritek's / Rydata?

Can it burn the discs at the proper speeds?

[XXXG-00W0]

BB will have Dual Layer LG DVD+/-RW Drive on Boxing Day sale $69.99 AR.
FS sales only the sigle layer, dual format DVD drive on Boxing say sale.