Posted by Bob on 06/13/06 20:16

On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:42:21 -0700, Voinin <vboing@boing.biz> wrote:

>The 3550 came in today. Stuck it in, updated the firmware using NEC's
>flash utility (drive had version 1.05, update was 1.06) and then
>test-ripped a double-layer DVD. Average rip speed: 8.2x. Max rate:
>12.0x.

No Ripflex.

You can also tell because the drive becomes loud - like a leaf blower.

>I'd say this drive is a keeper.

You have the best drive on the market. It even outperforms the Plextor
at 3 times the price.

>Now I have to do a burn to see if it's as good that way.

Just be sure to use only Taiyo Yuden discs. Burn 16x at 12x and 8x at
8x.


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will make violent revolution inevitable."
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