[MacDV] Re: Pioneer DVR-105 for $170

[Thubten Kunga]

Don't open the box! Take it back! That's the old 2x model. The DVR-105 
is 4x2x DVD-RW plus 16x8x32x CD-RW. Whatever you do, don't keep the 
104. You got ripped off! I can't believe they did that. You'rs is the 
first report of such bait and switch.

Kunga

On Saturday, January 4, 2003, at 09:11  AM, Steve Talkowski wrote:

> Ok, I just got back from the Office Max in Brooklyn (quite a trek from 
> the East Village)
>
> I called before I departed and was told there were like two left.   
> When I get there, I'm comparing the product numbers mentioned from 
> here and the unit is NOT a DVR-105 but instead a DVR-104!   I had them 
> verify the numbers and after closer inspection of the fine print in 
> the Office Max flyer, it indicates "Models may vary at different 
> locations", with two different model numbers.
>
> I went ahead and purchased it - Cendyne Part# CDICD00106 - here's the 
> relevant specs from the sticker on the back of the box:
>
> Type: Internal
> Data Interface: E-IDE/ATAPI
> Data Buffer Memory: 512KB(read), 2MB(write)
> Sustained Transfer Rate: DVD-ROM: 2x-4x(2.7MB/s - 5.4MB/s Max)  
> CD-ROM: 10.3x-24x(1.5MB/s - 3.6MB/s Max)
> Disc Format: DVD ROM & VIDEO (Single & Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW 
> (Note: DVD-RAM not supported), CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA (Audio CD), CD-ROM 
> (Mode 1&2), CD-ROM XA, Video CD, Photo CD (Single and Multi-Session), 
> CD-EXTRA (CD PLUS), HYBRID CD, CD-Text
> Access Time: DVD-ROM: 200ms (Typical)  CD-ROM: 180ms (Typical)
> System Requirements: Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Pro, etc.
> Model Drive: Code DVR-104
>
> Software included has "Manual for Nero Software" sticker apparently 
> replacing some other bundled software.
>
> **So my big question is, what are the differences between the DVR-104 
> and DVR-105?  Will the DVR-104 work in my 450 G4?  Also, the Sustained 
> Transfer Rate of 2x-4x, does this truly mean 4x max burn speed?**
>
> If it doesn't work in my G4 I could install it in my custom built dual 
> Athlon PC - it's too good a deal to return, right?
>
> I'll await a few responses before breaking the plastic wrapping...
>
> Thanks all for the initial heads up and for keeping everyone informed 
> about this great deal,
>
> -Steve