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Posted by Zevi A.
Posted on 03/08/06 10:33
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DVD R/RW Writing Performances
 

DVD-R Media Write Quality:

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On SHM-165P6S drive with firmware MS0P along with K-Probe to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the NEC ND-4570A with firmware 1.02 for our read-back tests. Please read the previous page if you need explanations on how to interpret the write quality results.



 

Brand:

Verbatim '? thanks to Verbatim USA for providing this media

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemicals Company

Code:

MCC03RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4489MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

9m:08s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

1.69

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

The drive produces an excellent write quality with this Verbatim media.



Brand:

Taiyo Yuden unbranded

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG03

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4489MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

9m:08s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

16.59

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

Good quality scan and no read back problem.



Brand:

Memorex '? Thanks to Memorex USA for providing the media

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics Corporation

Code:

CMCMAG AM3

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4489MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

9m:08s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

7.48

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.09

Very good quality scan and no read-back problems.



Brand:

RiData '? Thanks to Advanced Media/RiDATA for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Ritek

Code:

RITEK F1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4489MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

9m:08s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

37.86

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.04

An increase of PIE/PIF errors at the end of the disc and a single dip in Transfer rate test should not be a problem.



Brand:

Sony

Manufacturer:

Sony Corporation

Code:

SONY 16D1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4489MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

9m:08s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.80

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.02

Excellent quality scan and no problem during read-back.



Brand:

Fujifilm

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4489MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

9m:08s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

8.37

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

Another excellent write quality.



Brand:

Memorex

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics Corporation

Code:

CMCMAG.AE1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4489MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

9m:08s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.19

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

A rise in PIF errors at the end of the disc but transfer rate test is smooth.

 

DVD-ReWritable media:



Brand:

Verbatim '? Thanks to Verbatim USA for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemicals Corporation

Code:

MKM 01RW6X01

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x

Write Time:

10m:04s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

78.35

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.17

Given that the media has been written a few times, the drive produces an acceptable quality burn with this Verbatim media.



Brand:

RiDATA '? Thanks to Advanced Media/Ritek USA for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Ritek Corporation

Code:

RITEK W06

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

4x

Write Time:

14m:58s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

10.02

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.24

Again the drive produces a good quality burn. However, it burned the media at 4x write speed.

 

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Posted by Richard (guest) on Friday 12 October 2007 19:49
Burn speeds are the bane of the archive industry. As I read my 20+ year old CD-Rs, I lament the ignorance of a literally new generation unaware of proper archival methodology when it comes to optical media. Speed kills, not only in cars, but in the quest for archival permanence. It's about pit depth, compatibility, and archival quality. But we ARE in a disposable era and lifestyle, and so, as this new generation generally loses their digital footprint, it will be up to technologists to create an idiot proof archival methodology. The carbon atom nano-initiative seems promising, so have faith, temporals!
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