ASUS DRW 1814BLT

Advantages: Perfect with dvd's
Disadvantages: major problem after using lightscribe

...Have never had any problems with asus products until now. Everything was working fine until I used the lightscribe function for the first time, now it absolutely refuses to recognise any cd, dvd's work perfectly, both reading and writing, but when a cd is loaded all the drive does is make a hell of a racket. The drive is exactly one week old so my course of action was to go to the Asus web site to see if it was possibly something simple like a software glitch. What I found on the forum was a lot more people with the same problem, who have all followed the recommended solutions (even down to flashing the drive and using different software) but still can't get their drives to work. I will be returning mine to the re-seller but am having serious doubts about getting the same model. I will gladly stick with Asus, they are a very... Read review

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Advantages: Great Value for money and reasonably fast as well.
Disadvantages: Can perform slowly on rewrites

...I have had problems with internal DVD drives in the past but this one sorted it all out. The Asus DRW1608P is a lovely grey machine and looks just like it does in the picture. the speeds are as follows: 5 x DVD-RAM 8 x DVD+RW 6 x DVD-RW 8 x DVD +/-R (DL) 40 x CD-R 32 x CD-RW Does not lightscribe. As i mentioned this machine can under perform slightly on RW but on the whole its fast and reliable. The best thing about this is it's price - mine cost £35 from a local shop but is available on line from £39. The reason why I chose this model is that it was the most recommended from Computer Shopper coming top of their polls. I have burned quite a few DVDs with this and they have all worked perfectly. It comes with firmware update and Nero Startsmart - although a license is required for full DVD burning capabilities. I would... Read review

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Advantages: 1GB of ram, Splended technology, Bluetooth and a 15.4'' WXGA
Disadvantages: 64MB Delicated memory for video and DuoCore not DuoCore 2

...The Asus F3Fseries carries the ultimate features. Although it does not have a DuoCore 2 proecessor, it will still do its job for those who are businessman and internet users. Asus can assure you that with the high level of memory at 1GB, it will be capable of games with massive usage. It's built in camera makes it easy for those who are using Live MSN Messenger and Yahoo. At 1.3MP, that is 1,300,000 pixels, provides an ultimate veiwing picture. It's 15.4 (widescreen) makes it easy for those who are use to using a desktop monitors. With it's bright view and with Asus Splended technology, Asus makes you exsprience it's ultimate clear viewing screen. This is the ultimate notebook and a ultimate gamer.... Read review

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