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- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- Restocking Fee: Yes
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NEC3550A Excels
- Pros: Has made multiple CD R and RW, and DVD R and R/W disks...error-free. Most at 8X. Was even able to write error-free to CD-R media that 5 other drives had failed to use 100%. Using default firmware (1.31)
- Cons: I prefer a media writer that shows a Green LED for reading and Yellow LED for writing. 3550A uses Green LED more commonly used for both modes.
- Other Thoughts: No audible acoustic resonance heard from R/W head positioning subsystem... Resonance is often a problem with optical drives.
Drive was salvaged from a high-usage system before I started using it.
Piece of trash
- Pros: Reads pre-manufactured CDs and DVDs just fine. Also makes fantastic coasters every time.
- Cons: Makes coasters out of my CDs and DVDs, regardless of the brand of media I choose. The firmware is up to date, I've tried different software, but every DVD is a coaster.
- Other Thoughts: Makes a great gift for those who want authentic DVDs-turned-coasters.
great burner
- Pros: Never one error in last three years still burning strong.
- Cons: None
- Other Thoughts: get it
| Model |
| Brand |
NEC |
| Type |
DVD Burner |
| Model |
ND-3550A |
| Performance |
| DVD-ROM Access Time |
160ms |
| CD-ROM Access Time |
140ms |
| Cache |
2MB |
| WRITE Speed |
| DVD+R |
16X |
| DVD+RW |
8X |
| DVD-R |
16X |
| DVD-RW |
6X |
| CD-R |
48X |
| CD-RW |
32X |
| DVD+R DL |
8X |
| DVD-R DL |
6X |
| READ Speed |
| DVD-ROM |
16X |
| CD-ROM |
48X |
| Physical Spec |
| Form Factor |
5.25" |
| Panel Color |
Black |
| Configuration |
| Load Type |
Tray |
| Interface |
IDE/ATAPI |
| Software |
| Operating Systems Supported |
Windows 2000
Windows XP Home, Professional(SP2) |
| Features |
| Features |
ND-3550A complies with the new RoHS-directive, meaning that all components are lead-free.
ND-3550A is NEC’s third model in the market can write both DVD -R (DL) and DVD +R(DL) in dual layers. With ND-3550A it is now possible for rewritable RW discs to be burned with the highest speed so far in the market, 8x for DVD +RW and 6x for DVD-RW respectively. The speed of writing with dual layers is now 8x for +R DL.
An amazing 8.5 GB can be stored on a dual-layer disc. The large storage capacity makes the writer suitable for users who wish to quickly and simply store films, music and other volumes of data in a flexible way. A one-hour DVD video can be recorded in six minutes with the ND-3550A, irrespective of the DVD format. NEC also implemented its own developed buffer under run error prevention technology.
The ND-3550 takes advantage of an enhanced version of NEC's own AOPC technology (Active Optimum Power Control), which adjusts the laser effect in real time so as to achieve optimal readability. The ND-3550A is backwards compatible and writes on CD-R at a maximum speed of 48x. |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
see pictures for details |
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Reviewed By: darkangel on 9/24/2007
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
