CompuServe Messages

Bob, I recently upgraded my NEC CDR-74 to the new CDR-74-1 version. The upgraded version is now Photo CD mutisession compatable (yours is single session only, but will read Phodo CD discs), has a 256 byte data cache compared to 64 in the old version, and uses SCSI 2 protocols. The new drive is somewhat faster than the old. Playing Quicktime movies (I use a Mac) directly from the CD is where I notice the speed increase the most. It was the multisession capability that convinced me to upgrade though. I put all my photos on Photo CD. In my opinion the upgrade wouldn't be worth it if all you were looking for was a performance increase. That's because the cost is steep-$249. To upgrade you must send your old unit back to NEC in Wooddale, IL near Chicago. I got around mailing it in by driving directly to NEC Wooddale and making the exchange in person. I only live about 50 miles from there. Hope this helps. Greg Hendrickson Bonfield, IL