Posted by Bob on 11/15/07 11:33

On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:57:54 -0000, "Atropos"
<davewhite122000Nowdontbesillylads@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Dunno Bob, it was released only a month or so ago - is free of riplock, can
>use DVD-RAM(5x/5x)

I believe only the 4550 can handle DVD-RAM:

http://liggydee.cdfreaks.com/popup/3550/specs
http://liggydee.cdfreaks.com/popup/4550/specs

>In addition, all components of the ND-3550 are "lead-free" and therefore
>already comply with the statutory recycling standards of tomorrow (coming
>into effect on Jan 1, 2006).

>This is the only difference between the 3540 and the 3550.

>According to the thread here:
>http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=155276
>3550 can be crossflashed to the 4550.

Liggy says,

"Both drives should have the same hardware, but crossflashing has not
been tested yet."

>4550:
>...
> DVD-RAM 5x 5x

Liggy says,

"With a conversion from 3550 to 4550 you only gain DVD-RAM access."

I say,

Wait a while before flashing with new F/W.


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combat zones where the stakes are high, struggle is the primary
mode of being and only total victory is acceptable.
-- Sun Tzu, "The Art Of War"

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