Panasonic LF-D311 Price Drop: $165

[Jerry Jones]

http://avlogic.com/product.cgi?code=11742009

Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[meijin]

Interesting, but no software. Would not at least the drivers be needed? I guess you could download those...but no burning software?

Mike

[Vidgal]

I love this drive, but the software it came with kind of bites -- so I wouldn't worry about it not being included. It burns great with Nero, DVD MovieFactory, DVD Complete -- whatever. Kind of hurts that it's now running $80 bucks less than I paid. But thems the breaks in Technoland.

[meijin]

Vidgal:

Since you have this drive and I am really considering getting one, is there anything you can tell me about it? Anything to be aware of or firmware upgrades that might need to be done?

Thanks!

[Jerry Jones]

I have the drive. No firmware upgrades are required.

But you will want the latest driver:

http://www.panasonic.co.jp/dvdram/lim/eoem/index.html

Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Vidgal]

My drive has worked without a hitch since it was installed. I believe I did load the XP drivers when I first installed it, otherwise everything is exactly as it came. It has been recognized by everything I have tried. My only bad disks have been media related. However, I get the $1 Meritline stuff, so an occassional problem disk is no big deal. I originally wanted the Pioneer, but settled for this one because it was less. Now, I am really glad I got it and may get another to set up on my other machine. I paid nearly $240, so $165 is a hec of a deal.

[meijin]

Well, I just broke down and got the drive a few minutes ago. A total of $177 to include shipping. Man, you just can't beat that with a stick!

Can anyone recommend a good source for blank DVDs at a good price? I have a feeling I will be really busy in the next week!

Thanks!

David

[Elie]

Hmmm that's interesting because my Pioneer 104 did not require any driver at all under WinXP.
It was just recognized and I was burning away.

Or am I missing something here?

[wkulecz]

Yes, the A04 doesn't do DVDRAM.

You need a driver for the DVDRAM device part of it.

Or you can ignore it and only use the burner device.

I'm sure Jerry will fill in the details.

--wally.

[Jerry Jones]

Even the bare drive ships with a driver disc.

But I would recommend using the newest driver:

http://www.panasonic.co.jp/dvdram/lim/eoem/index.html

Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net