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Yendoriel

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January 9th, 2006 00:00

cross flashing

Just wanted to know how to cross flash my philips 8701 to a Benq 1640. I need step by step instructions. many thanks -y
  • davejohn

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    Posted January 9th, 2006 09:00

    You can find the instructions here.  The site listed for download WinDWFlash appears to be down right now, but you can download it from here.  The other links should work ok.

    Dave

    Message Edited by davejohn on 01-09-2006 06:47 AM

  • CTskydiver

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    Posted January 13th, 2006 18:00

    And please let us know how it works for you ... and what changes you see.
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    Posted January 13th, 2006 21:00

    Ok, so it worked as advertised. It's running smoother and seems faster. I have a few more test runs to go to know for sure.
    Thanx
    y
  • davejohn

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    Posted January 14th, 2006 12:00

    Take a look at the Qsuite program from Benq.  It allows access to a lot of features not available on the drive as the Philips 9701.

    Dave

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    Posted January 16th, 2006 10:00

    i did the same thing with my original dvd and turned it into a benq 1620  much better
  • CTskydiver

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    Posted January 17th, 2006 02:00

    Better how, exactly?

    Thanks...

    Message Edited by CTskydiver on 01-16-2006 11:56 PM

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    Posted January 17th, 2006 11:00

    the drive was orig. a phillips which was a rebadged benq....it would only do + media, now it also does -
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    Posted January 17th, 2006 20:00

    The Philips 8631 is supposed to be a dual format (both + and -) drive but if you read the comments on it at videohelp.com you'll see that some users report problems with -R media.
     
    Also, the crossflash to a Benq firmware will allow burning to -R dual layer media, the Philips only supports +R dual layer.
     
    Not a big deal unless you stumble across a bunch of -R dual layer media that are mis-priced! :smileywink:
     
    Dave
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    Posted January 18th, 2006 03:00

    If I can get that lucky again, you know I'll be trying out some -R media!