Lite-On LDW440d

by **tabb** on Wed Oct 22, 2003 9:38 pm

Anyone have or used one of these? Other than it may be a rebadged Sony 510A, I can't find any info on this drive. I'm thinking of buying either this one or the LG4040b. Any suggestions?

by **tabb** on Fri Oct 24, 2003 3:59 am

Anyone??

by **dhc014** on Fri Oct 24, 2003 10:32 am

I wouldn't buy it if you're expecting firmware updates for the drive.

by **tabb** on Fri Oct 24, 2003 10:42 am

I wouldn't buy it if you're expecting firmware updates for the drive

What do you mean? Are there not going to be any

by **dhc014** on Fri Oct 24, 2003 10:48 am

No, Lite-ON doesn't even mention the older LDW-400D on their site though that have sent a firmware update to users through email and that has been posted on the Firmware Page.

by **RJW** on Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:23 am

And lets hope Lite On did actually did some work on this firmware themselves since Sony's firmware seems to have flaws in the write strategy.(Based on Ct' 22(2003- German version ))

by **tabb** on Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:15 pm

Hmmm...I guess its true...if it sounds too good to be true...The Lite-On is on sale for $169.00cnd. Maybe I'll wait 'till the new 8x drives are out before I make a decision. Thanks

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