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Posted by Jan S.
Posted on 06/06/05 17:35
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DVD R Writing performance
 

DVD-R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests, we will be using the NEC ND-3520A to read back the DVD-R's.



Brand:

Datawrite Blue - Thanks to E-Net (UK)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

RiTEK Corporation

Code:

RITEK G05

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:08s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

222.50

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

7.72

The KProbe scan is horrible, and it came as a surprise that the disc was still readable.


 

Brand:

Datawrite Titanium - Thanks to E-Net (UK)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics Corporation

Code:

CMC MSG AE1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:09s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

13.47

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.02

The KProbe result is ok, and the reading curve shows a minor slow down at the end of the disc.



Brand:

NewStar Digital - Thanks to NewStar Digital
(S. Korea) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

NewStar Digital Korea Ltd.

Code:

INFODISC-R20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:10s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

124.90

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

14.19

The KProbe result shows high PI and PIF and as expected the disc was not readable.



Brand:

RiDisc - Thanks to E-Net (UK)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

RiTEK Corporation

Code:

RITEK G05

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:10s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

223.80

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

12.80

The KProbe scan is horrible, and it came as a surprise that the disc was still readable.



Brand:

Sony

Manufacturer:

Sony Corporation

Code:

SONY 16D1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

5m:27s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

12.10

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.02

The KProbe result is ok, but the reading curve shows a major slowdown at the end of the disc.



Brand:

Traxdata - Thanks to Conrexx (NL)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

RiTEK Corporation

Code:

RITEK F1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

12x

Write Time:

7m:08s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

80.84

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.13

This 16x media was written at 12x. KProbe reported high PI errors and near the end - very high PIF errors. The disc was not readable at the end, where the high PIF errors where reported.



Brand:

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

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 03R G20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

5m:24s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

133.40

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

3.85

The KProbe scan is horrible, and it came as a surprise that the disc was still readable.

To sum it up: The write quality on DVD-R could have been better, and overall there is room for improvement on both DVD+R and DVD-R media.

Head on to next page and read about DVD+R DL compatibility and write quality...
DVD+R Writing performance
DVD+R DL Writing performance
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