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Infinik · 10-06-2004, 02:43 PM

Hmm, all this mention of 2x speeds on the DVD burning. Just a quick question, roughly how fast is that? How long would it take to burn, say, a movie DVD?

EricT · 10-07-2004, 12:43 PM

Well... depends on the size of the movie I guess.

I dont copy many movies. I use my DVD burner to make data discs, as it will hold about 4.5 gigs. CD-Rs dont hold my backup data anymore.

I dont do it often enough to know. I see that the 16x dual layer burners are about 100$, the regular size ones. Best bet, if you are into this, is get a firewire enclosure and a big boy. Much cheaper, faster, more versatile in the long run.

Eric

Pogi · 10-08-2004, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manny

I recently got my hands on some TDK's that are rated to be 2X, and they do indeed burn at the rated speed

problem was solved..had to hack the updated firmware...now i can burn everything at 2X

Batas · 10-08-2004, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogi

problem was solved..had to hack the updated firmware...now i can burn everything at 2X

But will you not have more errors on the dvd´s that the recorder used to burn at 1X?

Pogi · 10-09-2004, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batas

But will you not have more errors on the dvd´s that the recorder used to burn at 1X?

nupz...no errors on the dvds..the drive was supposed to be a 2X burner but it seems that toshiba downgraded its speed on purpose

EricT · 10-09-2004, 11:42 PM

Update- the door that covers the ports on the side... I forgot to close it... and threw it in my laptop bag... guess what popped off. Crap.

And I was just about to drill a hole in it to accomodate my new bluetooth card, about to arrive. Well, poopy.

I will get a new one from Asus next week. No big. But fyi- close the door!!!

E

MysticGolem · 12-06-2005, 02:41 PM

LOL "close the door!", I thank you for your amazing review of the W1, i am looking at the W1 Carbon Edition from the UK.

http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?l...66&modelmenu=1

I wanted to know what you think of it?? Also i was fortunate to be able to sit beside 2 people with laptops today, both of them have glossy screens. And someone already made a comment about the W1 CE screen being a Mirror cos it sooooo reflective.

But anyhow, i hear Glossy is nice for games and movies in general in properly lit areas.

So i just curious about what you thinkg about the W1 CE and anything i should know about it.

Thanks,

MysticGolem

wdrx · 01-04-2006, 06:31 PM

Got my W1 Carbon today!
I will try to do a review this weekend when I find the time!

ultraman982 · 01-04-2006, 08:16 PM

WDRX...questions

how much?, where are you located?, and whered you get it?

wdrx · 01-05-2006, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultraman982

WDRX...questions

how much?, where are you located?, and whered you get it?

Bought it from Taiwan it was 78,950 NT so roughly $2,4xx - $2,5xx USD.

Batas · 01-06-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdrx

Got my W1 Carbon today!
I will try to do a review this weekend when I find the time!

How much does it weigh?

Fede · 01-06-2006, 10:48 AM

i'm getting my w1vc tomorrow, and will write a review of it sometime next week, once i stop playing around with it

im in norway btw. looking forward to try out the DVB-T tv tuner in the UK, cause we don't have dvb in norway either, just like in the states, and i'm heading over to the big island on monday.

wdrx · 01-06-2006, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fede

i'm getting my w1vc tomorrow, and will write a review of it sometime next week, once i stop playing around with it

im in norway btw. looking forward to try out the DVB-T tv tuner in the UK, cause we don't have dvb in norway either, just like in the states, and i'm heading over to the big island on monday.

Quick question, by any chance you a unix user?
I loaded both xp pro and gentoo; however, was wondering if you know where or perhaps can help make one 'with me' for the card readers.

Thanks!

Fede · 01-07-2006, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdrx

Quick question, by any chance you a unix user?
I loaded both xp pro and gentoo; however, was wondering if you know where or perhaps can help make one 'with me' for the card readers.

Thanks!

No, i'm sorry, i'd love to help you but i havent got linux.
Hope you get the card readers to work for you.

10-06-2004, 02:43 PM	#61
Infinik I Shot Greedo First Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 78 Credits: -326	Hmm, all this mention of 2x speeds on the DVD burning. Just a quick question, roughly how fast is that? How long would it take to burn, say, a movie DVD? __________________ Notebook: Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo D - Pentium 4 HT 3.2ghz 800 FSB, 1024MB DDR, 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9700, Integrated 802.11g Review Every letter can tell a story .

10-07-2004, 12:43 PM	#62
EricT Asus fan. Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 550 Credits: -190	Well... depends on the size of the movie I guess. I dont copy many movies. I use my DVD burner to make data discs, as it will hold about 4.5 gigs. CD-Rs dont hold my backup data anymore. I dont do it often enough to know. I see that the 16x dual layer burners are about 100$, the regular size ones. Best bet, if you are into this, is get a firewire enclosure and a big boy. Much cheaper, faster, more versatile in the long run. Eric __________________ My Asus M6Bn vs. W1 review

10-09-2004, 11:42 PM	#66
EricT Asus fan. Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 550 Credits: -190	Update- the door that covers the ports on the side... I forgot to close it... and threw it in my laptop bag... guess what popped off. Crap. And I was just about to drill a hole in it to accomodate my new bluetooth card, about to arrive. Well, poopy. I will get a new one from Asus next week. No big. But fyi- close the door!!! E __________________ My Asus M6Bn vs. W1 review

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12-06-2005, 02:41 PM	#67
MysticGolem Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 249 Credits: -279	LOL "close the door!", I thank you for your amazing review of the W1, i am looking at the W1 Carbon Edition from the UK. http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?l...66&modelmenu=1 I wanted to know what you think of it?? Also i was fortunate to be able to sit beside 2 people with laptops today, both of them have glossy screens. And someone already made a comment about the W1 CE screen being a Mirror cos it sooooo reflective. But anyhow, i hear Glossy is nice for games and movies in general in properly lit areas. So i just curious about what you thinkg about the W1 CE and anything i should know about it. Thanks, MysticGolem

01-04-2006, 06:31 PM	#68
wdrx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 275 Credits: 127	Got my W1 Carbon today! I will try to do a review this weekend when I find the time!

01-04-2006, 08:16 PM	#69
ultraman982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 11 Credits: -347	WDRX...questions how much?, where are you located?, and whered you get it?

01-06-2006, 10:48 AM	#72
Fede Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Noruega Posts: 21 Credits: -243	i'm getting my w1vc tomorrow, and will write a review of it sometime next week, once i stop playing around with it im in norway btw. looking forward to try out the DVB-T tv tuner in the UK, cause we don't have dvb in norway either, just like in the states, and i'm heading over to the big island on monday.