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I don't think the 109 supports dvd-ram but it does support double layer. You may want to look at the LG 4163b for dvd-ram support.Originally Posted by hot-m3d1c
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May 23rd, 2005 05:51 PM #1Banned
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Is Pioneer DVR-109 a good burner?
is Pioneer DVR-109 a good dvd-burner?
anyone had any problems with it? any coasters anything specific i need to know?
I'm planning to buy 5 of these for my dvd-duplicating station, so I need some advice before I buy. (I need it specifically for dvd-ram function, and dual layer)
Also , If anyone has (new or close to new, let me know) .. also suggest me a place where to get them cheap.Last edited by hot-m3d1c; May 23rd, 2005 at 06:00 PM.
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May 23rd, 2005 06:15 PM #3Deal Addict
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one of the better ones and the price is just right. Eitehr this of the LG 4163. Those are the ones in my tower at the moment. No problems at all! A friend did experience a problem wit the 109, but Pioneer RMAed it withing 5 days. So, great service and a great toy.
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May 23rd, 2005 06:20 PM #4Banned
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are you sure that 109 doesn't support dvd-ram? Originally Posted by audit13
can anyone else confirm this? Reply With Quote
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May 23rd, 2005 06:24 PM #5Sr. Member
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Everything but RAM Originally Posted by hot-m3d1c
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May 23rd, 2005 06:26 PM #6Banned
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it seems this website is lying Originally Posted by bigred-9
http://canadacomputers.com/cc/index....516&cid=CR.184 Reply With Quote
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May 23rd, 2005 06:30 PM #7
Here's a link to a review of the Pioneer A09 (retail version of 109):
http://www.cdrlabs.com/reviews/index...&page=Features
The drive will read dvd-ram but it won't write to dvd-ram. Sorry about the confusion. Reply With Quote
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May 23rd, 2005 06:31 PM #8Deal Addict
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I would get the ones with Lightscribe technology if I were to upgrade. Nice labeling system, instead of going with inkjets.
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May 23rd, 2005 07:18 PM #9
I've still got my DVR-108 and I loved it..
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I've had the 109 for about a month and haven't had a single problem with it. It's a bit slower on the initial read than my Liteon 24x10x40x CDRW, but otherwise it's an absolute joy to use.
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I wouldn't call Lightscribe a nice labelling system... I'd call it a last ditch attempt to get people to pay more of an old technology by adding a lame "added value" controlled basically by a monopoly of companies, who charge way too much of a premium for compatible media. Originally Posted by Traian2003
But some might consider that better then inkjet, which is cheap, nicer looking, more easily available, longer lasting, and colour instead of black and white-ish monochrome._______________
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I'm not impressed with it personally. They've done almost no work on the media support end, and the DVR-108 is still far superior when it comes to compatibility with media that is not top end. Originally Posted by rahzel
Now if ALL you want to do is burn TYG03 media at 16x, then it's probably the best burner on the market!_______________
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May 24th, 2005 10:52 AM #13Sure, if you don't mind waiting for close to a half-hour per disc (with first-gen lightscribers), and, of course, paying through the nose for compatible media. Originally Posted by Traian2003
Colour lightscribe media was in development (I don't know if it still is; I've heard companies are more interested now in developing Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD technology, and since lightscribe technology has not been catching on with consumers due to high media costs . . . ), but I'm not holding my breath. Originally Posted by The Digital Dolphin
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May 24th, 2005 12:22 PM #14Stop pulling your punches....tell us what you really think. Originally Posted by The Digital Dolphin
Yes, the 109 will not do what you want. The 4163 sells for $69 and has never let me down yet. I use a lot of DVD-RAM with my set top DVD recorder, so it's essential for me, too._______________
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May 24th, 2005 12:29 PM #15
I have the lg 4163b.. if I try to make multiple backups (say 5 in a row & single layer) it seems to make coasters out of the last one or two. if I try to make another copy of the one that bombed the writer will do the same. if I wait a while before making another copy it will be fine. thus, I'm guessing the writer overheats.
not such a huge deal for me since I'm not pumping out the discs like you will be (well, it seems that's what you want to do)..
also, I find that the drive reads discs slower than my dvd drive (pioneer) that I bought like 5 years ago..
but in the end it's not a bad drive.. is anybody else having the same problems that I am having??_______________
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