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Ruined · 02-12-2008, 04:57 AM

Yummah! LG GGW-H20L.

Writes BD-R @ 6x, writes DVD & CD, reads BD & HD DVD.

And it has posted AWESOME quality writes thus far with all media.

Got it on sale for $350 shipped, list is $500. Not a bad deal (especially when BDROM readers are $220-$270), and will pair nice with my Samsung DVD writer.

Finally, an internal hidef drive to complete my hidef-designed PC, and its a writer to boot!

videoworx · 02-12-2008, 03:17 PM

Does it burn 6x with 2x media, or does it require 6x-specific media? I haven't jumped on anything faster than my 2x, because there's no media out there.

Ruined · 02-12-2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by videoworx

Does it burn 6x with 2x media, or does it require 6x-specific media? I haven't jumped on anything faster than my 2x, because there's no media out there.

The speed rating on media is what the media is guaranteed to burn at. However, it is possible that the media can actually burn faster than labelled. You will not know until you put the specific media in the burner what it is capable of. The burner and burning program should detect what the media is truly capable of, regardless of its officially rated speed. So, its a crap shoot really. Check out CDfreaks and forums like that if you want users experiences with media.

As for speed, the LG is nice because it gives 6x BD at a really cheap price - for $350 nothing really touches it on the market currently. I just thought it was a good deal as it was only $100 more than a reader and includes a lot for the price.

Ruined · 02-18-2008, 06:18 PM

This drive is awesome at reading. Fast, quiet, and recognizes both formats without a hitch.

Will try burning on the included BD-RE later...

***chlngr1970*** · 02-19-2008, 01:05 AM

I almost bought one yesterday for just over 300. If you are saying it is that good, I may go back and see if it is still there...

j

Ruined · 02-29-2008, 06:48 PM

Pretty cool, awaiting the BD50 I bought a 35ft DVI > HDMI cable from monoprice as well as a 25ft digital coax cable for DD/DTS 5.1 audio. I had to run the output of the video card directly to the HDTV because of HDCP problems between the Integra DTC-9.8 and GeForce 8800GTS; it is either due to the 9.8 not supporting DVI-HDCP, or simply a problem on PowerDVD's end. There is no way to fix it, it is hardware incompatibility unfortunately, so I can't use the 9.8's switch for my PC. I also bought a logitech nano notebook mouse which has a receiver with huge range, and used that as my "remote." The 8800GTS has some nice overscan compensation utilities which make browsing the desktop much easier prior to movie launch.

Anyway, I am able to set the pc to 1080p24 and get output similar to that of a standalone. Not a bad substitution until I can score a good deal on a Panasonic BD50... I wanted this drive anyway for HD DVD compatibility as well as BD-R, so now I can also use it as a temp drive until the BD50 arrives. Funny enough, with Standard DVD I remember I did the same thing with the Creative Encore DXR2 until the Panasonic A310 was available.

Who knows, if it drops below $200 maybe I'll score the GGC-H20L to match this drive

02-12-2008, 03:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
videoworx Would Make a Good Incubus Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: nowhere near Nebraska	Does it burn 6x with 2x media, or does it require 6x-specific media? I haven't jumped on anything faster than my 2x, because there's no media out there. __________________ And let’s not forget the fact that Tron turned the Frisbee into an instrument of righteous smiting.

02-18-2008, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	This drive is awesome at reading. Fast, quiet, and recognizes both formats without a hitch. Will try burning on the included BD-RE later... __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

02-19-2008, 01:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	I almost bought one yesterday for just over 300. If you are saying it is that good, I may go back and see if it is still there... j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

02-29-2008, 06:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	Pretty cool, awaiting the BD50 I bought a 35ft DVI > HDMI cable from monoprice as well as a 25ft digital coax cable for DD/DTS 5.1 audio. I had to run the output of the video card directly to the HDTV because of HDCP problems between the Integra DTC-9.8 and GeForce 8800GTS; it is either due to the 9.8 not supporting DVI-HDCP, or simply a problem on PowerDVD's end. There is no way to fix it, it is hardware incompatibility unfortunately, so I can't use the 9.8's switch for my PC. I also bought a logitech nano notebook mouse which has a receiver with huge range, and used that as my "remote." The 8800GTS has some nice overscan compensation utilities which make browsing the desktop much easier prior to movie launch. Anyway, I am able to set the pc to 1080p24 and get output similar to that of a standalone. Not a bad substitution until I can score a good deal on a Panasonic BD50... I wanted this drive anyway for HD DVD compatibility as well as BD-R, so now I can also use it as a temp drive until the BD50 arrives. Funny enough, with Standard DVD I remember I did the same thing with the Creative Encore DXR2 until the Panasonic A310 was available. Who knows, if it drops below $200 maybe I'll score the GGC-H20L to match this drive __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

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