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    XPS M1530 Matsushita vs Optiarc

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by nekrosoft13, Dec 29, 2008.

  1. nekrosoft13

    nekrosoft13 Notebook Consultant

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    My 1530 has Matsushita DVD+RW drive, it has issues writing to some disc.

    How does the Optiarc match?
     
    nekrosoft13, Dec 29, 2008
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey!

    The Optiarc is pretty good.

    How bad are your issues? And, when did you purchase your 1530?

    Cin.
     
    Cin', Dec 29, 2008
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  3. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    I have the Mat. drive and its been flawless. Are you sure there isn't any problem with the disc's themself?
     
    fonduekid, Dec 30, 2008
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