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    Which Laptop DVD+-RW, Mat****a UJ-840D or LG GWA-4082N?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dadash, Feb 19, 2006.

  1. dadash

    dadash Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I have a choice of either a Mat****a UJ-840D or LG GWA-4082N.

    I tend to be a LG fan and I've read Mat****a aren't very good at firmware updates so I've chosen the LG.

    Or should I go for the Mat****a? After all its a Panasonic.

    By the way, why is Mat****a being censored? Are you trying to make a point against the drive?
     
    dadash, Feb 19, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Laptop drives in general are not as good as their desktop counterparts. In addition to being slower, their burn quality is not as good. They are made with size, weight and power consumption in mind whereas a desktop drive is plugged into the wall all the time. I personally am a fan of NEC laptop drives. They offer pretty good quality and speed using the right media. Having owned two Mash!ta drives, I can say they aren't that good. Burn quality on both was mediocre. I haven't used any LG DVD burners so no help there.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 20, 2006
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  3. dr_st

    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    I'd go for the LG. Heard that Matshi ta drives have too many issues (region lock that cannot be unlocked, no firmware, bad media compatibility).
     
    dr_st, Feb 20, 2006
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  4. dadash

    dadash Notebook Consultant

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    OK, LG its gonna be :)
     
    dadash, Feb 20, 2006
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  5. zicky

    zicky Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a list of media compatibilty for the Matsuhita drives?? I've been looking for it everywhere but no avail!.

    EDIT: It censored me the name of the drive, lol, pay no attention to the middle u
     
    zicky, Mar 10, 2006
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