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Posted by Jan S.
Posted on 27/01/06 22:45
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DVD-R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On SOHW-1635S drive with firmware YS0V along with KProbe to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the NEC ND-4551A with firmware 1-07 along with CD-Speed for our read-back tests.




Brand:

BenQ - Thanks to Daxon
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Daxon Inc.

Code:

DAXON 016S

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:21s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

12.19

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.06

The result is good.





Brand:

Datasafe - Thanks to E-net
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 03RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:23s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

1.03

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

Datasafe media, with Mitsubishi media code and the results are excellent.




Brand:

FujiFilm

Manufacturer:

Prodisc Technology Inc.

Code:

Prodisc F02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:23s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

6.84

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.04

The result is good.



Brand:

Ricoh - Thanks to Ricoh Europe
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics

Code:

CMC MAG AM3

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:25s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.03

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

The result is good.



Brand:

Taiyo Yuden unbranded - Thanks to SVP (UK)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG03

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

12x

Write Time:

7m:16s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.78

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

This 16x certified media, was burned at 12x, properly because of the SolidBurn feature, as the media will report a writing speed of 16x - however the result is excellent.

 

DVD-ReWritable media:




Brand:

Traxdata - Thanks to Conrexx Europe
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

RITEK W06

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x

Write Time:

10m:31s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

53.89

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

The result is good.



Brand:

Verbatim - Thanks to Verbatim (UK)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Kagaku Media

Code:

MKM 01RW 6X01

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x

Write Time:

10m:40s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

12.79

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

The result is very good.

To sum it up: Overall, the write quality is very good on DVD-R and DVD-RW media.

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DVD+R/RW Writing performance
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Posted by agomes on Thursday 26 January 2006 12:09
My first CD drive was the good old Philips 3610 (no overspeed at the time).

Its a pitty it doesn't support DVD-RAM and maybe LS or LF (to write labels).
Posted by Burner.Tom on Thursday 26 January 2006 19:15
Is this drive equivalent of BenQ DW1650?
Posted by >:|sh4d0w|:< on Thursday 26 January 2006 22:49
^dw1640 i believe
Posted by ICCAFSN on Friday 27 January 2006 01:42
Yes, curious that the review fails to make direct comparisons to its BenQ equivalent.

Otherwise, like all cdfreaks.com reviews, it's well done.
Posted by HiFi-Man on Friday 03 February 2006 01:56
Did you realize the PI-8 errors and PI-1 failures , they r the lowest numbers i've ever seen, they proof that PHILIPS iDVDR1648 s the best.
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