HP 9150I opinions needed and questions?

[Sam]

HI,

I can't find any reviews on this drive anywhere online. Can I get some
personal opinions? Who makes it? On HP's website it says it has a 2 meg
buffer but some people here say it has a 4 meg buffer. So which is it? Also
how does the buffer size affect burning? Is 2 meg bad? And last but not
least does anyone know what company actually manufactures it?

Thanks

[Doody]

"Sam" <fc...@us.hsanet.net> wrote in message
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There are 3 versions of this drive
The first is a Sony 140 e with a 4 meg buffer. This one is identified by
windows as HP9100
If you look closely on the top label of the drive it is actually written 140
E

The second is made by LG (Goldstat) and has a 2 meg buffer. This one is
identified in Windows as 9100b

The third one is made by Philips and i don't know the specs but it shows up
in windows as 9100c

I own the Sony model and it works really well, supports DAO, Reads and
writes raw data etc.

The thing with these 3 drives is they are all sold as 9150 i, so i guess you
have to open the box to know which is which

TTL Don

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[noah]

i think you could tell by the country of manufacture on the outside of the box,
i think philips is Turkey, sony Malaysia, and LG not sure

[Dylan F.(formerly "Me")]

LG is Korea I think.

"noah" <ilov...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> i think you could tell by the country of manufacture on the outside of the
box,
> i think philips is Turkey, sony Malaysia, and LG not sure
>
> Doody wrote:
>