Bluray SATA burner

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#69814 13-Oct-2010 15:01

Looking for a cheap but good...lol, Bluray burner (internal SATA).
Have heard the LG BH10LS30 is good.

Cant seem to find too many places selling these burners for PCs.
Dick smiths have no Bluray burners listed on their website.

Paradigm PCs $326
http://www.pp.co.nz/products.php?pp_id=AA23043

Ascent $432.61 !!!
http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=387828

Are Ascent always a rip off??

Any ideas?

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#391419 13-Oct-2010 17:12

With Ascent you are paying for better service and support, it's worth it to some people and on some purchases imo.

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#391440 13-Oct-2010 17:51

webup: Are Ascent always a rip off??

Paradigm's actual price is $356.38 (confirmed when I tried to checkout), a price difference of around 18% when compared against Ascent - hardly a ripoff.

I would take a rip off as being 75% or more difference. Since Paradigm have it cheaper, and cost is a big factor for you, just buy it off them?

dontpanic42

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#391482 13-Oct-2010 19:15

I tend to stick with Ascent because I have ALWAYS had extremely friendly and efficient service from them.
Their prices do tend to be a bit more expensive with some things, but with quite a few things they have been a lot cheaper too.

It's definitely worth it if you value after sales service.

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#391491 13-Oct-2010 19:35

When buying retail, I stick with Ascent, as the after sale Support is EXCELLENT.

With other shops (Never tried with Paradigm) I have had bad experiences. a 11month old Hard drive failed Pc online shop refuses to even email me back about it now.

IMO the Extra $$$ is worth it. But if cost is the big issue for you, go with Paradigm

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#391556 13-Oct-2010 21:54

heres a cheap one if you really just want a cheap one that will do the job lol

http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=9931&ref=pricespy

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#391697 14-Oct-2010 11:04

nate:
webup: Are Ascent always a rip off??

Since Paradigm have it cheaper, and cost is a big factor for you, just buy it off them?

I got to where I am by not wasting money where its not necessary ;-)

I miss not having access to Scan.co.uk and eBuyer for buying PC components!