Registered: Aug 2001
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24x10x40x CD-RW Drives Get 'em while there hot!

CompUSA has HiVal ones for $80 after rebate and instant cash off. The website is sold out but they might have 'em at the stores.

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
Posts: 465

I just got a Lite-on 24/10/40 drive for pretty cheap from Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...og=5&DEPA=1 . It's $90 shipped from them Fedex Saver. I love the thing! Only downfall so far is that I can't burn audio CDs at higher speeds. They play fine in my car's Sony XPlod unit, but in other cars, even a new 2002 they skip. Burning at 8X has solved the problem though. This audio quirk may be a media thing--just thought I'd let you guys know!

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Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Atlantic Rim
Posts: 570

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Originally posted by Vinny
They play fine in my car's Sony XPlod unit, but in other cars, even a new 2002 they skip. Burning at 8X has solved the problem though.

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Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
Posts: 465

All CDRW drives use windows built in driver from what I understand. I did check for firmware, and there was an upgraded firmware--I upgraded but it does not appear to have alleviated the problem.

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Registered: Aug 2001
Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Posts: 51

From what I have been hearing the Lite-Ons are great burners. I would go with the media thing. Its possible the media you are using isnt agreeing with the burner or your CD players dont like the media. I would try another faster approved media and see if that doesnt fix your problem.

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
Posts: 465

Just so people know, I was using Imation 700MB/80minute disks certified for 16X. I haven't seen 24X certified in the stores yet, but I'll have to try those. I'm very happy with my Lite-on burner definitely.

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