The LiteON LDW-411s is one of the worst drives out there I'm sorry to say! It was below average for it's time, and it has not gotten much better with time. You want to stick with DVD+R with booktype setting pretty much exclusivly if possible. Ricohjpnr01 should be your "bread and butter" so to speak. Yes, it can burn some DVD-Rs ok, but not to the same quality level as DVD+Rs.Fobulous wrote:Hi DD,
tried searching the thread for your 2 cents about the liteon 411s, but only saw info re: upgrading a 401 to the 411.
1) Is this a good burner? I've had problems with it before trying to burn w/ -R media using 321 Studios Express Copy. Beyond that, maybe 1 in 20 discs i burn is a coaster, OR it doesn't play in my older DVD player (whereas the type of disc, ritek 4x -R, usually plays no problems.
Could it be the program? I just got DVD Clone 2 tonight and it seems good so far.
2) What type of media should i buy/avoid? I've been favouring the Ritek 4x -Rs... i also have some memorex 4x +Rs (50count spindles).
Just ordered a 5 pack of BenQ + and - R's off FS.
Thanks for the great info you've been giving and keep up the great effort! You're my official source for media news now!
Media to avoid? anything lower grade then Ritek. Optodisc, possibly Prodisc as well. Just about all DVD-Rs.
I *HIGHLY* suggest upgrading to the very latest firmware that came out a couple weeks ago. It'll probably be the last one I would expect (actually, I was surprised we even GOT a new one this late!).
Thank you for your kind words! I've received a very warm welcome here on redflagdeals, and I'm very happy to be of assistance whenever possible!
Current DVD Burner Suggestion? Stick with Pioneer
Current suggested recordable media?
CD-Rs = Maxell CD-R Pro, Verbatim Datalife+, Falcon Media Pro
DVD
Current suggested recordable media?
CD-Rs = Maxell CD-R Pro, Verbatim Datalife+, Falcon Media Pro
DVD