ForumLG GSA-H55LI detail information
| Posted by | Kip R. |
| Posted on | 22/07/07 19:03 |
| Number of views | 44378 |
| Manufacturer | LG |
| Product | LG GSA-H55LI |
| Description | Super Multi DVD Rewriter with SecurDisc Technology |
Positive
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LG GSA-H55N reads and writes all CD and DVD media types
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SecurDisc capable Drive
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Writing quality is good or excellent with all tested CD-R/RW media
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Bitsetting is available and on by default for DVD+R and DVD+R DL media
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Short lead-in and lead-out times result in fast burns
Negative
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Questionable performance with 20x DVD+R burning
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Currently we find that only a few DVD+R media will write at 20X
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Slow 8x CAV reading of single layered CSS-protected DVD-Video
The main positive points: The LG GSA-H55LI is called a “Multi DVD Burner” since it supports recording on most available media formats including CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW, DVD±R Double/Dual Layer, and DVD-RAM. With the new technology of SecurDisc which is the first and most comprehensive data protection solution for CDs and DVDs. It is also packed with a comprehensive software suite from CyberLink consisting of Nero Express, Nero InCD, PowerDVD, and PowerProducer which is worth the extra retail price.
The drives operation is very quiet; this is a big plus for us or anyone who appreciates a quiet computer.
The main negative points: There are a few issues that we would like to mention with hopes of them being improved. The reading of DVD-Video single layered pressed discs at 6X speed is one area we would like to see improvement. Write quality with some DVD+R and DVD+R DL is another area we think improvement is needed.
To sum up, this is what we would say: “The LG GSA-H55LI is the first DVD Writer with the SecurDisc Technology; will burn fast and burns most media with good quality”.
You may comment on this review below or in this forum thread.
Thanks to
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Verbatim USA – For providing the media used in this review. |
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Maxell USA – For providing the media used in this review. |
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Memorex USA – For providing the media used in this review. |
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ExtremeMhz – For providing the Maxell 12x DVD-RAM media used in this review |
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Rima.com USA – For providing Taiyo Yuden media used in this review. |
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Advanced Media/Ritek-USA – For providing the media used in this review. |
The firmware updates claim to reduce noise during DVD playback, as well as improve write quality on some discs. I'm betting the reduced speed for playing DVDs also applies to ripping DVDs and the original firmware might have been better for DVD ripping.
The drive doesn't cache audio CDs and is an excellent CD ripper for Exact Audio Copy. The read offset is +102. The write offset is +30.
The drive is ATA 66 (UDMA mode 4).
. I bought mine at Newegg and the reason it doesn't support scanning is because it has a Panasonic chipset. If you need a drive for scanning then buy a burner with a MediaTek chipset. You can remove riplock by using MCSE and turn it into a really fast ripper but if you are like me you won't want to void your warranty unless your drive is more than a year old. This drive is they best quality burner that I have ever used! This drive is perfect when matched with a fast ripper like I have. I use the Lite-On to rip and the LG to burn and I haven't had a coaster in the year that I have owned them with at least 800, 4.38 GB disks burned from various brands and MID's. Even came across some fake TYG02 (Sonic brand from shop4tech) and it still came out great.
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