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Posted by Jan S.
Posted on 14/05/06 15:25
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DVD R/RW Writing performance
 

DVD-R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests we will be using the Lite-On SHW-1635S and SHM-165P6S 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:

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:02s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

0.36

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

Datasafe media, with Mitsubishi media code and the result is excellent.



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:

5m:56s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

6.94

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.08

The result is good.



Brand:

TDK

Manufacturer:

TDK

Code:

TTH02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

5m:55s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

15.69

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.15

The result is ok.



Brand:

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

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:29s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.49

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

The result is excellent.



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:

16x

Write Time:

6m:21s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.51

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.02

The result is excellent.



Brand:

Ultron - Thanks to Ultron AG (Germany)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 02R G20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:30s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

5.59

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

The result is very good.

 

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:53s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

39.15

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.27

The result is ok.




Brand:

Verbatim - Thanks to Verbatim
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:58s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.05

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

The result is excellent.

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

Head on to next page and read about DVD+R DL compatibility and write quality...
DVD+R/RW Writing performance
DVD+R DL/-R DL Writing performance
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Posted by lpasado (guest) on Sunday 04 March 2007 04:12
Posted by ahmed (guest) on Sunday 25 November 2007 15:49
:r So Cooooooooool.
Posted by nouska on Wednesday 06 February 2008 20:26
Hey there!
I have this drive, and tried to change the booktype in several ways. also in the way described above.
It never seems to work, how come?

PLEAAASSE HELP ME!! :c
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