LITEON REWRITABLE DVD DRIVE LITEON 4 x INTERNAL �99.99 inc VAT

**stu99** · 19th October 2003

At PCWorld.co.uk

Product Features
4 x DVD Write Speed
4 x DVD Rewrite Speed
20 x CD Read Speed
24 x CD Rewrite Speed
Includes cable, screws and install guide
Internal Interface
Includes Software
Includes DVD+R and DVD+RW Media

Shame it's only +R, but it is a Liteon.

**steveo** · 19th October 2003

i dont know much about these things but if you take a look at this http://www.lynxdv.co.uk/product.php?name=liteon and let me know if this is a good deal
Thanx

**stu99** · 19th October 2003

There are plenty of Pioneers about now that are sub �100. These are reputed to be good drives. I like the liteon stuff myself they have a good reputation for CDRW Drives so i don't see why the DVD drives should be different.

I wouldn't like to say that was a good price though.

**eblaster101** · 19th October 2003

i wouldnt touch anything sold by pcworld my self their profit margins are way to high on the internet or the store.

**stu99** · 19th October 2003

I don't see how you can justify your argument. Whilst I will agree they are not the first choice for most purchases, on some items they are reasonable and some of the special offers are really good. You have to judge each purchase on it's merits and be aware of current market prices.

Only a few weeks ago I bought the Epson 900 Photo from them following a post in this forum for �75. People are this week saying it's a good deal for �99. On the other hand if you had purchased the USB cable that they push alongside it for �10 you would have been robbed cause they are less than �1 from Ebuyer.

**novaman** · 19th October 2003

Originally Posted by steveo

i dont know much about these things but if you take a look at this http://www.lynxdv.co.uk/product.php?name=liteon and let me know if this is a good deal
Thanx

thats def the model you want, dual writer. from what ive heard, these are supposed to give good results even with cheap media. cd writing is very fast as is dvd reading. i think ebuyer are a little cheaper.

**supadid** · 19th October 2003

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...k_Only_25.html

LiteOn LDW-411S 4x DVD�R/�RW Drive

= �99

4x + and - writer LiteOn for you there

**steveo** · 19th October 2003

Thanx for the help guys much appreciated

**crazyal** · 20th October 2003

Originally Posted by supadid

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...k_Only_25.html

LiteOn LDW-411S 4x DVD�R/�RW Drive

= �99

4x + and - writer LiteOn for you there

Just ordered one for me 2nd PC - nice find!!

PsxG

**steveo** · 20th October 2003

I am going to order one of these today but i have a couple of questions
is it easy to install this for someone that knows very little
and what software if any do i need

**novaman** · 20th October 2003

an excellent writer at an excellent price.

great find supadid

**eblaster101** · 20th October 2003

Originally Posted by steveo

I am going to order one of these today but i have a couple of questions
is it easy to install this for someone that knows very little
and what software if any do i need

installing the writter is easy mate if you need more help tell me now how many hard drives and cdrom or dvdrom drives are you using now because if you got space you can install the dvdwritter along side your other drives or remove something like a cdrw and replace it with your dvdrw make sure when you get it that you set the jumpers right or it wont detect it. Fitting in is easy you just take 2 wires and plug it in a monkey could do it but most the time its about fear of f*king things up.

**The Prodigy** · 21st October 2003

Not worth it! For �99 you can get the MUCH better Pioneer 106 ( www.121cdr.co.uk )

LaterZ
Leftfield_2k2

**crazyal** · 21st October 2003

Originally Posted by The Prodigy

Not worth it! For �99 you can get the MUCH better Pioneer 106 ( www.121cdr.co.uk )

LaterZ
Leftfield_2k2

How is it better?? We all know how good Pioneer drives are don't get me wrong (I own 2 105's myself) but surely the spec on the Lite-on is better. I've had a Lite-on CD burner for about 12 months and it's been great.

PsxGalaxy

**novaman** · 21st October 2003

�89.99 inc vat @ www.121cdr.co.uk

**mick757575** · 23rd October 2003

seems to be problems with the lite-on, my friend had one and took it back and swapped for a 106. Lots of problems with coasters and after looking around came across this and thought f**k it
http://forum.firmware-flash.com/viewtopic.php?t=18983

**BLUTO141** · 23rd October 2003

Lite on gets my vote I have one of their CD writers no probs what so ever. No reason to say the DVD writer would be any less reliable.

**371** · 23rd October 2003

Have a look here for converting the 401S to 411S (adds -R recording)

http://liteon401s.front.ru/

Jason.

**dirtyrider** · 29th October 2003

Lite on dvd writer + only 82.19 inc v.a.t
lite on dvd writer + and - 93.94 inc v.a.t
www.planetmicro.co.uk
Used them loads of times with no probs.
Regards Dirty.