which one do i have to choose?
 

I have DVD RW Lite-On 1653S. After 6 months of using it, it can't read any DVD-R even the ones that are burned with it! :mad: It sometimes fails to burn data which contains more than 4 GB. So I'm looking for a new one. I've got 3 nominations, but i'm confused in deciding which one that has the best performance and reliability. Those are:

1. Pioneer DVR-A09XL
2. LG GSA-4163B
3. ASUS 1608P

Anyone has experiences with those 3? which one do i have to choose? thanks! :)

The pioneer probably is the best drive for the money. I have owned earlier models of both the Pioneer and the LG. Both are excellent.

Thanks Warlock

I ever had Pioneer CD-Rom and it's good in reliability. ASUS? I have it's CD RW for 3 years and still good. I never have any LG's optical drive before, but i think it's the right time to try it.

Yeah the pioneer burners are by far the best that I've dealed with. Try going with the 108d, its a good one.

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@Kyoji24
Thanks!
Pioneer got 2 voices now. I want to buy my new dvd rw this week, maybe after hearing more advice.

@Tarzan
Ok, I too will give Pioneer a vote. But in saying that I have never owned a ASUS or an Lite-On! But I have always owned Pioneers and have never had any problems with them. I currently have the Pioneer 107. ;)

That's the one I own, too ... never had problems with the Pioneer 107D ;)

The LG is £10 cheaper than the Pioneer 109 in my shop.

And it also supports DVD-RAM discs which is a bonus ;)


But the Pioneer has greater media compatibility.

I was actually google'ing some reseach a few days ago. I don't know how much the drv-109(bk) is in your shop, but you can get it online for about 50 bucks plus shipping
burner
This is the one I have been thinking about buying myself.

Thanks Grumpy, muJi.fiGHt3r, DABhand, & Quall999

I have bought Pioneer DVR-A09XL for $83 (after looking at their website, this is the latest type) Although Pioneer is the most expensive, I'm happy with it's performance. Hope it's good in reliability too

@Grumpy
ASUS good in CD RW, I have it for 3 years.
Lite-On? if it's good one, i won't buy another DVD RW ;)

i had an sus 1608p andi sold it,dont buy it ok i agree cd-rw is excwllwnt but dvd-rw is not excellent as cd-rw,just don buy
lg is good but it isnt possible to make disc quality tests by lg,if it is not important you can buy lg
pioner is different from other two drive,you can buy it but 109 version is better

@papiboy
from A09XL? in what? in my shop 109 is almost $20 cheaper :confused:

What do you think about PIONEER 110D
I think this thread is kinda dead but still asking...