sony vs lg dvd drive read help

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i used sony optiarc for a few years now and it's reading capableity's is not good i found a lg gh22ns70 and i am looking to buy it i was wondering do LG have good reading capablity for scratch discs
 

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Hello there, Wicca.

I'm an owner of a LG GH22NS50 and i've had it for almost 1 year. It has been great so far.

But since i haven't used a Sony Optiarc before, i can't tell you exactly the difference! i've used Samsung (it lasted 3 years), LG and Lite-On... My favorite so far has been the LG, quiet, does what it's supposed to do and cheap.

Try one, it costs about 20$, update the firmware to the latest one and give it a go. If it doesn't work, it's not like you lost 100$, it's about trial and error :)

Here: Newegg.com - LG CD/DVD Burner 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model GH22NS70 OEM - CD / DVD Burners

Cheers :geek:
 

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ok but how good is it at reading scratched discs
 

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So far, i haven't tested any scratched disks, but i guess no optical device is made to read scratched disks.

I'd say: there's no warranty that the LG (or any other brand) will read a scratch disk because the optical drive is not made for that. It depends on how scratched is the disk, what brand is the disk and at what speeds was it burned back on the days.

So, i really can't tell you. :huh:
 

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it is a dvd my dad's computer is lg and his dvd drive LG read scratch discs better then my current sony which also is bad for that
 

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i always loved sony i was shocked at there product dvd drive
 

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Does Dad's PC read the scratched DVD in question here? there are disk polishing kits available which may restore a scratched disk to make it useable. Then burn a copy of it.
As stated no brand is inherently better at reading a bad disk. I have a LiteOn and a LG Bluray burner and bith read some scratched disks I have. Personally I think LG's line is superior to both Liteon and Sony, but that's me.
 

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Does Dad's PC read the scratched DVD in question here? there are disk polishing kits available which may restore a scratched disk to make it useable. Then burn a copy of it.
As stated no brand is inherently better at reading a bad disk. I have a LiteOn and a LG Bluray burner and bith read some scratched disks I have. Personally I think LG's line is superior to both Liteon and Sony, but that's me.

:ditto:
 

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7intel 2 core quad Q6600 2.40 ghz3.00GB 350 mhz eachgeforce 8800gtx
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i power x8870
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intel 2 core quad Q6600 2.40 ghz
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3.00GB 350 mhz each
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geforce 8800gtx
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realtek
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1440by900
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5400rpm 2 of them
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total virtual memory is 7.88 GB
this is a 32-bit system
Suggestions have been posted, good luck.:)
 

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Home Built Desktop By DataTech
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Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
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ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
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16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
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ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
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Onboard Realtek 5-1
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Samsung P2570HD
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Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
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Corsair HX650W
Case
Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling
Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
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steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
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48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
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