Sony has a newer model the dru 820a. See if you can get that. It supports the dvd ram format. That is the only diff from 810a. I am personally using the 810a which by itself is also very good. :cool2: :cool2: And remember always buy the boxed packs. Might be more expensive but u will have lesser probs.
prices keep changing daily so it is better checking your local stores. The 810 a when I bought a few months back was 2900. Now it will be(guess) around 2600 maybe. The 820a will be more expensive. Sony is a common model and will be available in most shops.Since you are from mumbai u will get in lamington rd. If you want to save money and have no need for dvd ram format get the 810a or else if u want the latest the 820ain bangalore i get from sp rd
BenQ 1650 all the way... picked one up a couple months ago - written about 50 DVD's for friends - all DVD's worked perfectly in different drives and dvd players, no complaints.
I get tired telling people that everyone will have their personal favs and no one writer in general will be infinitely better or worse than the other. Buy the one which u like best. Too much of opinions will make u confused...