Hewlett Packard C4493A CD-Writer Plus 9310i
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent, fast and HP reliable.
  • Medium Burner
  • Good hardware, bad softwear...
  • An Excellent Product ý With a Few Minor Drawbacks
  • Great drive for the money
Hewlett Packard C4493A CD-Writer Plus 9310i

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Internal CD-Recordable/CD-ReWritable drive for PCs
  • 10x write, 4x rewrite, and 32x read
  • Record up to 650 MB of data or up to 74 minutes of audio
  • Includes powerful software suite
  • Free MP3 downloads with purchase, see editorial review for details

ASIN: B00004SDFJ
Hewlett Packard C4493A CD-Writer Plus 9310i

Product Description

The HP CD-Writer Plus 9310i drive is an internal IDE CD-Rewritable drive with 10x, 4x, 32x performance. Use the drive to create, share, and store data, photos, music and more on high capacity CDs. Record up to 650 megabytes (MB) of data (about 1.2 gigabytes [GB] compressed) or up to 74 minutes of audio to a CD. You can also use the drive to backup and secure your system to keep your files safe, accessible, and transferable. Use the drive with the HP Simple Backup Software to quickly and easily restore your entire computer system.

Amazon.com Product Description

With up to 32x read speeds, 10x write, and 4x rewrite speeds, making CDs with the HP C4493A CD-Writer is incredibly fast and easy. As with all HP CD- Writers, the CD can then be shared with over a billion CD and DVD players worldwide using CD-R media. And it features all the quality and durability we've come to expect from CDs.

The Hewlett-Packard C4493A CD-Writer Plus 9310i not only allows for quick and easy data storage but comes with an extensive CD-ROM software package that lets you back up and restore your system and individual files, compose original music, make CD labels and stationery, organize your office, and more.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent, fast and HP reliable........2002-05-16

No more japanesse junk for me, I decided to go back to HP and trow away my yamaha, just kept making bad burns at high speeds. With this one I have yet to have a bad cd. Very quiet and accurate, like it a lot. My yamah during warranty failed and no one even the distributor would give me a replacement. Just take it for fixing. DONT THINK SO, get me a new one or forget it Yamaha.
This HP is being burning since July and specially like the cool ventilation registers makes it look like a Hot Rod burner of some sort.
My cousin had his for over 6 years (a HP 4x2x12x ) and he recommended it to me. He was right it is plain good.

4 out of 5 stars Medium Burner.......2000-11-15

I got this burner about a year ago. At that time it was the fastest and seemed to be the best. Now it is somewhat outdated. The programs are old. I have messed up so many times trying to copy cds becasue of "buffer underuns". Considering data and making you own original cds, it is great. If you are considering buying a burner, go for some of the newer ones, that are faster but also because they have solved all those problems.

4 out of 5 stars Good hardware, bad softwear..........2000-08-30

This is a good burner overall; it is fast and easy to install. The only problem is the softwear that comes with it; its basic, weak, user-unfriendly, and has some bugs. After making two CD copies the computer crashes and you have to restart it; this happens every time. Making data CD's can be a hassle since you have to save layouts for every CD that you make otherwise the CD is not recognized. The help and tutorial section of the softwear is no help at all. If you get the burner, you better do you homework and learn all there is about burners, CD's and how it all works. Also you should buy a few extra CD's to practice on.

4 out of 5 stars An Excellent Product ý With a Few Minor Drawbacks.......2000-08-27

Installation of this drive was quick and painless, which every step well-documented and all of the components you need available right in the box. The software installation presented no problems either, so I had everything set up and running in under half an hour.

After two weeks of experimenting with the drive, I have been very impressed with both performance and reliability. Some users have reported problems with writing at 10x speed and receiving constant "buffer underrun" errors, but I have not experienced either of these issues. Data, audio, and video CDs have all been created without any flaws, and I have found nothing whatsoever to complain about in terms of the drive's writing ability.

The software set which ships with the drive is exceptional, but I was disappointed to find that version 3.02 of Adaptec Easy CD Creator was bundled as opposed to the more feature-rich version 4.x. This isn't a major gripe, but audio enthusiasts will likely appreciate the automatic conversion of .mp3 files in the newer version. An upgrade is available ... but having the 4.x version right in the box would have been appreciated.

Another caution to music lovers is the fact that this drive does not support CD-Text, which means that you won't be able to store the artist and title information for each track on your CD-Rs. Again, this is a minor complaint, but most newer CD players support CD-Text, and those who are looking at purchasing this drive primarily for audio uses may find the lack of support to be a drawback.

So overall, if you're in search of a reliable all-purpose CD-R/RW drive, I would highly recommend the 9310i, but if you're primarily interested in creating your own music CDs, you may want to look elsewhere.

4 out of 5 stars Great drive for the money.......2000-08-19

Got burned buying the first 2x HP writer back when this was relatively new technology. It made more coasters than CD's. This one, I'm happy to say, makes up for the former. Yes, it makes CD's and fast too! I don't think people will be able to tell the difference between 10 or 20x. It almost takes longer to start the burning process than the actual burning.

The feature that sets this apart most, however, is their Simple Backup program. As an Easy CD Creator user, I've been increasingly frustrated that they continue to ignore the obvious need to back up a hard drive. HP's program solves that problem quickly and efficiently with their program, it even spans across multiple CD's for you packrats.

I ran into a slight problem originally installing their software (common for Microsoft plug and PRAY users). Popped off a note to tech support and got a response in a week. Not fabulous response time, but probably as good or better as any other company. All I needed to do was a clean boot to get rid of all the additional junk loading up at startup. Solved the problem.

Only negative - they include an old 3.0 version of Easy CD Creator. If you have 4.0 you can uninstall theirs and install 4.0 into the same directory and it will work seamlessly with their other programs.

One thing to check out before buying is the new "burn-proof" technology or something similarly named that Sanyo has developed and is starting to appear in Plextor CD writers as of the time of this review. So far the reviews have been really positive and you may want to spend the extra cash for the technology. Otherwise this is the best writer at this price level (I paid 30% more just two months ago - man I hate that!)
HP CD-Writer Plus 9310i - Disk drive - CD-RW - 10x4x32x - IDE - internal - 5.25" - white
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    HP CD-Writer Plus 9310i - Disk drive - CD-RW - 10x4x32x - IDE - internal - 5.25" - white

    Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

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    ASIN: B00066GKQG
    HP CD-Writer Plus 9310i - Disk drive - CD-RW - 10x4x32x - IDE - internal - 5.25" - white

    Product Description

    HP offers a premium performance CD-Recordable/CD-ReWritable drive that delivers speed, innovation and value. With up to 32X read speeds, 10X write and 4X rewrite speeds, making CDs is very fast and easy. As with all HP CD-Writers, the CD can then be shared with over a billion CD and DVD players worldwide using CD-R media. And it features all the quality and durability HP came to know and love from CDs.This products comes with the following software: Adaptec Direct CD, Adaptec Easy CD Creator, HP Simple Backup, HP Fast Format, Neato CD Labeler, Sonic Foundry's ACID.

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      Red Rose - Apple iPod nano 1G (1st Generation) 1GB 2GB 4GB Hard Case iJacket - Shock Absorbent Hard Protective Faceplate Cover + FREE Screen & Surface Protector + FREE Lanyard

      Manufacturer: MyGift
      ProductGroup: CE

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      • FREE iPod nano Screen & Body Protector + Comfortable Lanyard
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        Manufacturer: JWIN
        ProductGroup: CE

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        ASIN: B000PQR4O4
        3 Pack of SPEAKERPHONE W/CID WHITE

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        mfr: JWIN JWIN JTP580WHT Speakerphone with Caller ID (White) 32-DIGIT, 90-NAME/NUMBER CALLER ID DISPLAY; 25-NAME/NUMBER PHONEBOOK; SPEAKERPHONE; INCOMING CALL INDICATION; 7 LANGUAGES; WHITE

        Stanley Furniture 644-27-33 Serafina Plasma Entertainment Console
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          Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture
          ProductGroup: Kitchen

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          Stanley Furniture 644-27-33 Serafina Plasma Entertainment Console

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          Stanley Furniture 644-27-33 With a touch of class and a hint of Old World glamour, the Serafina Plasma Entertainment Console is a must have if you are comfortable with opulence and grandeur. This exquisite piece fits perfectly with the high coffered ceilings and open balcony foyers of today's most luxurious and extravagant interiors! Choose Serafina for your lavish home and treasure it for years to come. Features: -Light to medium distressed, Frosted Almond finish -Made from poplar and select hardwood solids -Pecan and ash veneers -Dusted matte pewter hardware -One adjustable shelf on each end -Four doors -Center doors have glass panel insert option -Behind left door: one adjustable shelf with two media storage trays -Behind center doors: two adjustable shelves, one electrical outlet, removable back panel with wire management openings and cutouts for ventilation -Behind right door: one adjustable shelf -Dimensions: 28" H x 83.94" W x 21.25" D

          Buslink 160GB COMBO SERIAL ATA USB 2.0 ( CO-160-U2FS )
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            Buslink 160GB COMBO SERIAL ATA USB 2.0 ( CO-160-U2FS )

            Manufacturer: BUSLINK
            ProductGroup: CE
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            • Manufacturer Part Number: CO-160-U2FS
            • Packaged Quantity: 1
            • Storage Capacity: 160GB
            • Data Transfer Rate: 480Mbps External Maximum USB 2.0, 400Mbps External Maximum FireWire 400, 150MBps External Maximum Serial ATA
            • Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm

            ASIN: B0000AQNXH
            Buslink 160GB COMBO SERIAL ATA USB 2.0 ( CO-160-U2FS )

            Product Description

            The Buslink SATA /Hi-Speed /FireWire/ External Hard Drive is Plug and Play, so installation is a snap. You can be using your External Hard Drive within minutes after taking it out of the box. It enhances the capabilities of your existing PC or laptop. It's perfect for businessmen, home users, MP3 storage&Gamers.

            128MB 16x64-8 Pc100 Cl3 (8x8)unbuffered 168-pin 3.3v Sdram
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              128MB 16x64-8 Pc100 Cl3 (8x8)unbuffered 168-pin 3.3v Sdram

              Manufacturer: MEMORY UPGRADES
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              Product Features:
              • Manufacturer Part Number: AA16C1664-PC100
              • Memory Size: 128MB SDRAM
              • Number of Modules: 1 x 128MB
              • Memory Speed: 100MHz PC100
              • Form Factor: 168-pin DIMM

              ASIN: B00006BAB3
              128MB 16x64-8 Pc100 Cl3 (8x8)unbuffered 168-pin 3.3v Sdram

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              Why add more memory? More megabytes of memory mean more applications can be open at the same time on a desktop. In addition to this boost of the computer's handling capacity, additional memory can make applications run more quickly. More memory allows the CPU to retrieve and retain more data, which means the applications will normally appear to run faster and more efficiently. Many users blame the slow performance of their computer on the processor speed when, in fact, all they often need is simply to add more memory.

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