nec 3500a
 

i have made progress from the last time i posted. now from the time it rips the dvd to the time it writes it takes about 46 minutes. is this normal or is their any faster way to rip. i am using dvd clone

Well unless there is a firmware hack for your drive you probably wont rip any faster than that.




Tyler!

I have the NEC DVD-RW ND-3500AG with Firmware-Version 2.18.
Version 2.18 is the newest available at NEC website.

From this version it gives a "hacked" firmware with Rip-Lock removed !!!

Just google for "Firmwarepage" and you'll find what you're searching for.
Keep in mind, you'll lose the waranty of your DVD-Burner.

Is this true? I lose my warranty when I update the firmware? Even if it's the official one from the NEC page? Currently, I use the one you mentioned (with the rip-lock removed), but I can flash it again with the official one if necessary...they won't notice it, will they?


Btw:
"it gives" ... ts ts ;)

Even if you loose your warranty a new drive wont be that much anyways.




Tyler!

Hehe, sure...but I'd rather invest this money in a new PS2 game or something like that. Warranty -> kinda important :D

Well it is a risk. Im not sure if they can find out if you eventually reflash back to original firmware. In all honesty I dont think theyll look too deep into it if all appears ok to begin with. Theyll more than likely just get you a new drive.





Tyler!

I agree with TD. I seriously doubt they would look so far as to check the firmware. BTW are you guys sure it voids the warranty. This firmware update is offered by NEC so it isnt a 'illegal' hacked version.

In most cases any firmware updating isnt supported by the drive makers. Thats why some of them put disclaimers that say they cannot be held responsible for any bad flash.






Tyler!