8X DVD-RW-Plextor or a Lite-On?

[LiquidX]

Maybe one of you will know the better buy from experience. I am trying to decide which 8X DVD-RW driive to get. A Plextor PX-708A or a Lite-On LDW-811S, there priced at about $60 apart for the same features. I have never had a drive from either and reviews for both was favorable.

Plextor PX-708A $200
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...7-131-311&catalog=5&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=1

Lite-On LDW-811S $140
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...7-106-925&catalog=5&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=1

 

[DeepFreeze]

but both rock...take your pick, warranty, price, speed...those are priorities.

 

[MontyAC]

If price is not a concern, go with the Plextor.

 

[m1abram]

Just to let you know they are 8x with only DVD+R. DVD-R is only 4x, can not remember the -RW and +RW speeds but they are 4x or less.

I have the Plextor Drive and it works very well.

 

[Icewindius]

Plextor if you want the absolute best quality and burn speeds and relibility.

Liton if you want a good drive, not as high quality components and lacking in some features and save few bucks.

My Plextor rocks, I freaking love it, so damn fast compared to my TDK.

 

[TechHead]

FYI, the Lite-On MAY be upgradeable to 8X -R and 4X-RW specs. There's some work going on in this regard, as the chipset of the drive definitely can do it. Plextor has categorically ruled out any upgradation on the -708A. So I say go for an -811S, use the 60$ you save to get some more DVD blanks.

 

[DeepFreeze]

lite on is not cheap....they make decent gear. for wiw. ive had plextor drive go bad, and only after 20 burns the whole 1.5 years i had it. never more than 2 CDs a day.

my Fiance has had an HP burn 3-4 cds in a day. for 3 years. and it still works. go figure.

 

[jen4950]

I've got a Plextor 504A - really like it. Planning on the 8x version for my new Dual XEON system.

 

[TechHead]

Heh, the PX504A is a rebadged NEC-ND1100A!