Topic: Is It A Thomson, Philips, Or Samsung? (Read 1143 times)

Panter · « **Reply #60 on:** October 18, 2003, 08:05:00 AM »

I bought a box today, mfg. date 2003 - 05 - 12
and it is a
SAMSUNG! :-)

Jordanus · « **Reply #61 on:** October 18, 2003, 02:15:00 PM »

HeavyD8086 · « **Reply #62 on:** October 23, 2003, 11:35:00 PM »

Just bought my Samsung-XBox on Wednesday, manufactured 06-30-03 and in it's current un-modded state, reads CD-Rs burned at 10x. I would imagine this bodes well for when I install my mod-chip, yes?

joker81 · « **Reply #63 on:** October 31, 2003, 11:40:00 AM »

I have a sammy. Couldn't get Memorex 4x nor Fujifilm DVD+R nor verbatium nor TDK 4x to work these are all DVD+R. I even hacked my dvd burners bios to make it so you can change the bit so drives think its a dvd-rom(only checked this on fujifilm). I burned all the discs with nero mostly movie discs if that makes a difference.

Hollowpoint · « **Reply #64 on:** November 07, 2003, 09:58:00 PM »

Thompson drive by what this Big pic sig said. I have been useing dvd+r and +rw... Diferent brands... always gone with the cheapest on sale dvd's... never once a problem never once a coaster... Movies and Games. No problems...

Xbox ver 1.0

LESTAT · « **Reply #65 on:** November 08, 2003, 07:30:00 PM »

has anyone found a way to flash the firmware for the xbox drives ?
there has to be a way.

pavlos · « **Reply #66 on:** November 20, 2003, 09:23:00 PM »

I just got myself a new Xbox Beast Pack and it had a Thomson DVD Drive in it.
Here's a list of the media I've tested in it so far:

BASF 74min CD-R --- FAILED
EMTEC 80min CD-R --- FAILED
GAT 80min CD-R --- FAILED
Verbatim 80min CD-R --- FAILED

Dataking Professional DVD-R --- WORKED!
Princo DVD-R --- WORKED!
Evolution Premium DVD-R --- WORKED!
That's Write! DVD-R --- WORKED!
Melody DVD-R --- WORKED!

I am yet to try DVD+R media and CD-RW media. I will update this post as necessary.

wired57 · « **Reply #67 on:** November 30, 2003, 09:24:00 AM »

Ahh, but there is. Thanks to the people who ported linux to the xbox, there is now a database being kept with Xboxes serial numbers/hardware that allows you to find out what drive with pretty good accuracy. Please post your xbox stats on the db as this helps others. The link to post your stats is: http://xbox-linux.so...sionsentry.html The link to look up stats is http://xbox-linux.so...onsfinding.html

bigblackbox · « **Reply #68 on:** November 30, 2003, 10:10:00 PM »

hello
now i can know the version of the xbox
by this link http://xbox-linux.so...onsfinding.html
but what about
the dvd rom drives (either samsung or thomson or phillips)
is there any database that can tell
maybe like ver 1.1 mfg date yyyy-mm-dd --->contain samsung
and ver 1.3 mfg date yyyy-mm-dd -->contain phillips
etc,like that
i really2 need it pls
thanks a lot

needabeer · « **Reply #69 on:** December 01, 2003, 03:27:00 AM »

I've got a Thomson and from what I am understanding is not a good thing. I am about to mod my xbox just so I can make copies of my own games onto the HD. Do I need to worry about the drive now or just wait and see if it fails. I plan to ise Slayers install program with a Xecuter chip. Thanks for any help. Oh yeah I know that have either a v1.2 or 1.3 xbox if it makes a difference.

CaliSurfer008 · « **Reply #70 on:** December 04, 2003, 07:12:00 PM »

Ritek DVD-R
Memorex CD-RW
Verbatim DVD-R
Sony DVD+RW
Princo DVD-R

all worked koo in my xbox...CD-RW's are iffy

MajesticTrout · « **Reply #71 on:** December 05, 2003, 08:03:00 AM »

If you're having problems burning media that should work, you should find out if new firmware has been released for your burner. I have a Lite-On DVD+-r/rw drive and they recently released a new firmware that "Improves the readability of recorded discs when the intended use is for playback in a DVD player or a XBOX machine." It's worth a shot.

You can get firmware for Lite-On drives at www.liteonit.com/ODD/english/english-load-firmware.htm

CaliSurfer008 · « **Reply #72 on:** December 05, 2003, 02:37:00 PM »

To whoever emailed me about getting them the illegal firmware:

No no and no

Please don't email me asking questions about me getting you something or asking xbox questions as I will just delete...the forums and IRC chan are there for a reason...

dreamcast2001 · « **Reply #73 on:** December 06, 2003, 10:32:00 PM »

i just replaced my dvd drive from thomson to samsung model no. sdg 605 ..i still have the same problem i cant play some of my games especially Top Spin..i had the game playing for a while but after i switched off the unit and switch it back on it wont play anymore..could this be a bad burned disc but it works well at my friends xbox with samsung drive..but the other game no problem at all ( i am using princo disc)

dreamcast2001 · « **Reply #74 on:** December 07, 2003, 02:01:00 AM »

this is one of those days when nothing works for me ..like i said i replace my dvd drive to a samsung ( wich everyone recommended) ans still wont play some of my discs..how frustrating it was for me today..could it be now the tyoe of model i am using??or the way the disc got burned?? but like i said this games works on my pals machine..y me?

help pls..

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