8x Dual Layer dvd writer $101.00

[handyguy]

Said they would make it dual layer in June. Seeing is believing.

* DVD+RW Speed - 8X Writing, 4X Rewriting, 12X Reading * CD Speed - 24X Writing, 10X Rewriting, 40X Reading

* Double-Layer (+R9) Upgradable for up to 8.5GB of Data

* 8MB Internal Data Buffer Size

Manufacturer: BenQ (http://www.bananapc.com/products/%5C%5Cwww.benq.com) Mfg Part Number: DW822A-OC2 Item Number: 44121434 Street Price: $115.20 Your Price: $101.00 http://www.bananapc.com/products/productInfo.aspx?category_id=1120&product_id=11955&searchString=dw822a&Op=2 Free UPS Ground shipping (coupon code: SH434B)

[Dave2986]

the key word is Upgradable

Will be intresting to see if other companies release firmware for their existing drives, and how much they charge


http://www4.tomshardware.com/business/20040323/cebit2004_1-22.html

They require 140mW lasers which the 106/7 have?

[Acheron]

It's official now and BenQ has verified that the upgrade will be free. Not available until the end of this year though. :(

[Jesterrace]

Well if nothing else it will convince others to drop the price on thier dual-layered burners.

[PhilEnfield]

Looks like this only writes at 8 X on +r's :

Write:

11,080 DVD+R (8X Max)
5,540 DVD-R (4X Max)
3,600 CD-R (24X Max)

So in the interim period, it looks as though it lags behind the 107.
Also it will be interesting to see what Pioneer's stance is going to be.