Re: Matshita DVD SR-8173-B on PB Pismo?

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the information. I didn't expect more than a 2x DVD out of the stock DRN8080B - it is nice to know it has a better speed rating. I'll save some more $$ for the right drive - good links. I'll share my little story, I posted it on http://www.pbsource.com/forum about two

Re: Matshita DVD SR-8173-B on PB Pismo?

the 8080b is 8x. Thanks, David www.ibookparts.com www.wegenermedia.com In a message dated 10/10/02 6:37:54 PM, you wrote: > >I thought the DRN-8080B drive that came with the Pismo was already 4x or >8x. > >KeS -- G-Books is sponsored by

Re: Matshita DVD SR-8173-B on PB Pismo?

On Thu, 10 Oct 2002, Peter Stein wrote: > Hello all, been lurking this list for a month or so... Thanks for everyone > sharing experiences and solutions, along with the problems. I have a quick > question for those who've been down this road before. > > On ebay, there are a lot of these Matshit

Re: Matshita DVD SR-8173-B on PB Pismo?

Stein, the 8173 will NOT fit your 8080B drive. Several dealers (including ourselves & powerbookguy.com) carry the 8080B drive, which is the ONLY existing DVD drive that will mount up on your case. Thanks, David - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Matshita DVD SR-8173-B on PB Pismo?

Sorry, to add to previous question: I have contcted the seller and after giving them all my information, they could offer no help as to compatability. -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check

Matshita DVD SR-8173-B on PB Pismo?

Hello all, been lurking this list for a month or so... Thanks for everyone sharing experiences and solutions, along with the problems. I have a quick question for those who've been down this road before. On ebay, there are a lot of these Matshita 4x DVD SR-8173-B models for 'buy it now' at $49.00