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Summary: Hewlett-Packard C4493A CD-Writer Plus 9310i
Review: A great overall burner. Fast and easy to use. Also comes with helpful software to help make audio CDs as well as backing up data.
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Summary: Great drive for the money
Review: Got burned buying the first 2x HP writer back when this was relatively new technology. It made more coasters than CD's. This one, I'm happy to say, makes up for the former. Yes, it makes CD's and fast too! I don't think people will be able to tell the difference between 10 or 20x. It almost takes longer to start the burning process than the actual burning.The feature that sets this apart most, however, is their Simple Backup program. As an Easy CD Creator user, I've been increasingly frustrated that they continue to ignore the obvious need to back up a hard drive. HP's program solves that problem quickly and efficiently with their program, it even spans across multiple CD's for you packrats. I ran into a slight problem originally installing their software (common for Microsoft plug and PRAY users). Popped off a note to tech support and got a response in a week. Not fabulous response time, but probably as good or better as any other company. All I needed to do was a clean boot to get rid of all the additional junk loading up at startup. Solved the problem. Only negative - they include an old 3.0 version of Easy CD Creator. If you have 4.0 you can uninstall theirs and install 4.0 into the same directory and it will work seamlessly with their other programs. One thing to check out before buying is the new "burn-proof" technology or something similarly named that Sanyo has developed and is starting to appear in Plextor CD writers as of the time of this review. So far the reviews have been really positive and you may want to spend the extra cash for the technology. Otherwise this is the best writer at this price level (I paid 30% more just two months ago - man I hate that!)
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Summary: Great drive for the money
Review: Got burned buying the first 2x HP writer back when this was relatively new technology. It made more coasters than CD's. This one, I'm happy to say, makes up for the former. Yes, it makes CD's and fast too! I don't think people will be able to tell the difference between 10 or 20x. It almost takes longer to start the burning process than the actual burning. The feature that sets this apart most, however, is their Simple Backup program. As an Easy CD Creator user, I've been increasingly frustrated that they continue to ignore the obvious need to back up a hard drive. HP's program solves that problem quickly and efficiently with their program, it even spans across multiple CD's for you packrats. I ran into a slight problem originally installing their software (common for Microsoft plug and PRAY users). Popped off a note to tech support and got a response in a week. Not fabulous response time, but probably as good or better as any other company. All I needed to do was a clean boot to get rid of all the additional junk loading up at startup. Solved the problem. Only negative - they include an old 3.0 version of Easy CD Creator. If you have 4.0 you can uninstall theirs and install 4.0 into the same directory and it will work seamlessly with their other programs. One thing to check out before buying is the new "burn-proof" technology or something similarly named that Sanyo has developed and is starting to appear in Plextor CD writers as of the time of this review. So far the reviews have been really positive and you may want to spend the extra cash for the technology. Otherwise this is the best writer at this price level (I paid 30% more just two months ago - man I hate that!)
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Summary: specifications
Review: Here's the specifications on this drive: 10X CD-R write, 4X CD-RW write, 32X read / IDE (not USB as someone said below)
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Summary: Stick with the 9110i ( 8 speed )
Review: I bought the Hewlett packard at Costco, actually had bought the 8 speed model 9110i but gave it to my son for his computer. I am sorry I bought the 10 speed, here is why. 1: There is no support for new drivers as of yet. That will most likely change but it will take awhile. 2: This model does NOT support " CD Text " , which means that you can not write the title songs for the music your record. My car CD player has this feature, its nice to see what song is about to play. 3: It comes with Adaptec 3.x. This version of Adaptec does not have a MP3 to Wav converter, you have to get a music converter like Musicmatch or Nero software has it. Adaptec v4.x does have a mp3 converter but you have to purchase the software from Adaptec or your local software retailer. 4: The software that comes with the burner is basic software to get you started , you have to purchase the upgrade which cost you more. 5: Trouble recording at 10 speed, so the 8 speed model would have been better, paid extra money for nothing.
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Summary: Excellent, fast and HP reliable.
Review: I got this burner about a year ago. At that time it was the fastest and seemed to be the best. Now it is somewhat outdated. The programs are old. I have messed up so many times trying to copy cds becasue of "buffer underuns". Considering data and making you own original cds, it is great. If you are considering buying a burner, go for some of the newer ones, that are faster but also because they have solved all those problems.
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Summary: Medium Burner
Review: I got this burner about a year ago. At that time it was the fastest and seemed to be the best. Now it is somewhat outdated. The programs are old. I have messed up so many times trying to copy cds becasue of "buffer underuns". Considering data and making you own original cds, it is great. If you are considering buying a burner, go for some of the newer ones, that are faster but also because they have solved all those problems.
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Summary: Agree with "Buffer Underrun's and more!" Review
Review: I purchased the 9300 at Costco over the weekend. I agree with all the issues covered in the "Buffer Overruns" review--I haven't been able to record at 10x and have the "coasters" to prove it. I've been recording audio at 4x...haven't tried 8x yet. I wish I'd purchased the cheaper 8x version.
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Summary: Great product, easy to use and install
Review: I recently purchased this product and have not regretted it yet. The installation was very easy, as the tutorial provided was very straightforward and descriptive. Once installed, I had no trouble burning cds, and the 10x write speed, while not supported by much yet, is bound to come out soon and wow us all. Great product, what one can expect from Hewlett-Packard!
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Summary: Great product, easy to use and install
Review: I recently purchased this product and have not regretted it yet. The installation was very easy, as the tutorial provided was very straightforward and descriptive. Once installed, I had no trouble burning cds, and the 10x write speed, while not supported by much yet, is bound to come out soon and wow us all. Great product, what one can expect from Hewlett-Packard!
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