Posted by ricrat on 10/02/07 12:30

On Sep 30, 5:30 am, ricrat <ric...@cox.net> wrote:
> On Sep 29, 10:27 am, retsu...@xinap.moc (Mike S.) wrote:
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> > In article <1190991686.560478.233...@y42g2000hsy.googlegroups.com>,
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> > ricrat <ric...@cox.net> wrote:
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> > >Hi Mike:
> > >Is the unit you have their "standard" or do I have to request that
> > >controller card? How heavy is your useage? How discs do you
> > >burn a day? (I just wondering about the wear-and-tear and how it'll
> > >hold up).
> > >Your answers are a great help for me to decide.
> > >Richard
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> > Just to be clear, I have bought from SuperMediaStore but the duplicator
> > I'm using (which uses the Pioneer 112D as target) is not from them (I
> > bought it from an eBay seller, whose name I don't have handy here). Mine
> > uses an Acard 1:1 controller.
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> > From the photos at the SuperMediaStore web site, it looks like they use
> > the Apollo controller for some towers and Acard for others. Probably
> > depends on number of targets, presence/absence of hard drive, and rated
> > speed. For 1:1 I don't think there are major performance or features
> > differences between them.
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> > My useage is very light, so my experience with the 112D will not help you
> > in deciding whether the Pioneer can stand the wear and tear.
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> Hi:
> I'm thinking of daily useage are about 25 (is that concidered "heavy
> useage"?). More than likely a lot less.
> I'm going to give them a call and see how I can get the best 1:1
> they offer. I don't think Plextor is worth the extra expense.
> I'll let you know what I decide.
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One other very important factor I forgot to mentioned is what is the
lifespan of these burners? It seems to be about 1000 burns is the
best they can do? What has been your experience?
I just want to know if they're worth getting.

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