1. Introduction
Datawrite Media Tests -
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Introduction
Datawrite
is undoubtedly one of the most widely recognized and respected brands in the
field of optical media storage. Indeed, since its establishment in 1992 Datawrite
has managed to exceed the market’s expectations by producing premium
quality, affordable media. The global success that Datawrite has incurred is
a testament to the record-breaking achievements of its official distributor E-Net Distribution,
one of the largest brand management companies of blank media in the world.
E-Net, which
is based in the UK, is constantly expanding and has recently opened E-Net
FZCO in Dubai. This means that E-Net is
now in a prime position to further its success by addressing territories in
both the Middle East and North Africa. Through E-Net the
brand Datawrite will continue to be at the cutting edge of data storage technology.
In fact, it has recently introduced a new dvd-r 8x into the market that has
set a precedent for all other discs to follow, codenamed Titanium.
This disc is a follow up to the highly successful Datawrite Titanium CD-R that
was launched in Europe several years ago. The Titanium dvd-r utilizes state
of the art Mitsubishi dye used only on top tier brand names at a ground-
breaking price, meaning that the compatibility and replication of data is second
to none. Datawrite have been working with manufacturers for a new generation
of 8X DVD-R which will most likely
be based around the same dye/codes as the new Datawrite Titanium.
The culmination of quality and the infinite variety of products provided by Datawrite has given the consumer superb choice at the right price.
The ID codes of the media we used for our tests are presented in the following
table:
For our recordings we used 24 different drives. The models and their firmware
revisions are summarized in the table below. At the time of the tests, the
firmware versions used were the latest for each drive.
- Test Method
In order to test the writing quality and readability of the burned media,
we used two readers with two software applications:
- The LiteON SOHD-167T with patched firmware being able to read DVD5 up to 16X CAV and DVD9 up to 10X CAV. For the transfer rate tests we used Nero CDSpeed ( v3.55).
- The Plextor PX-712A with the latest available firmware ( v1.05). For scanning the disc, we used PlexTools 2.17 version at 2X CLV reading speed, BURST mode, with middle accuracy.
In general, a "perfect" disc should have a smooth reading curve, very low PIE/POE and zero (0) POF error rates. Most times however, even though a disc has very low PIE/POE error rates, the reading curve may not be smooth containing dropoffs. Due to the fact that we oversped the reading capabilities of the LiteON SOHD-167T, such drops are expected, especially near the outer area of the disc.
The measurements in the following pages should be taken not as the absolute
criteria of the burning quality, but as an indication level. You can always
read users' opinions and share you experiences with these media in our forum
section.
- Testing software
- Nero CD-DVD Speed v3.55
- PlexTools v2.17
- Nero Burning Rom v6.6.0.3
- DVD Decrypter 3.2.2.0
- CopyToDVD 3.0.32.54
More information about our test machine are included in the table below:
Test PC |
CPU |
Intel P4 2.8Ghz 478 Prescott, 1024Kb cache 800FSB |
RAM |
DDR 512/400Mhz |
M/B |
Intel D865GBFL |
HD |
Western Digital WD 1200JB 7200RPM 8MB cache |
2. Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable ( CMC MAG AE1)
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Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable ( CMC MAG AE1)
For our recording tests we burned 4315MB of a DVD-Video compilation on 24 different DVD burners. We used the maximum allowed writing speed for each drive. First, we transferred the movie to the hard disc with DVD Decrypter in DVD-Video format. Then we used the latest version of Nero Burning Rom software to burn the VIDEO_TS file to the discs.
More information about each burner, its respective firmware revision as well as the speed and the time needed for a complete burn are given in the following table. Click on the name of a drive below to go to the quality scans or use the article navigator.
3. Datawrite 8X DVD-R ( CMC MAG AE1)
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Datawrite 8X DVD-R ( CMC MAG AE1)
For our recording tests we burned 4315MB of a DVD-Video compilation on 24 different DVD burners. We used the maximum allowed writing speed for each drive. First, we transferred the movie to the hard disc with DVD Decrypter in DVD-Video format. Then we used the latest version of Nero Burning Rom software to burn the VIDEO_TS file to the discs.
More information about each burner, its respective firmware revision as well as the speed and the time needed for a complete burn are given in the following table. Click on the name of a drive below to go to the quality scans or use the article navigator.
4. Datawrite 8X DVD+R ( MCC 003)
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Datawrite 8X DVD+R ( MCC 003)
For our recording tests we burned 4315MB of a DVD-Video compilation on 24 different DVD burners. We used the maximum allowed writing speed for each drive. First, we transferred the movie to the hard disc with DVD Decrypter in DVD-Video format. Then we used the latest version of Nero Burning Rom software to burn the VIDEO_TS file to the discs.
More information about each burner, its respective firmware revision as well
as the speed and the time needed for a complete burn are given in the following
table. Click on the name of a drive below to go to the quality scans or use
the article navigator.
5. Datawrite 4X DVD+RW ( PRODISC W02)
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Datawrite 4X DVD+RW ( PRODISC W02)
For our recording tests we burned 4315MB of a DVD-Video compilation on 24 different DVD burners. We used the maximum allowed writing speed for each drive. First, we transferred the movie to the hard disc with DVD Decrypter in DVD-Video format. Then we used the latest version of Nero Burning Rom software to burn the VIDEO_TS file to the discs.
More information about each burner, its respective firmware revision as well as the speed and the time needed for a complete burn are given in the following table. Click on the name of a drive below to go to the quality scans or use the article navigator.
6. Asus DRW-1604P (v1.14)
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Asus DRW-1604P (v1.14)
Drive |
ASUS DRW-1604P |
Media |
DVD |
CD |
Transfer Rate Read |
16X CAV SL DVD-ROM
12X CAV DL DVD-ROM |
40X CD-ROM CAV |
12X CAV DVD±R |
8X CAV DVD±RW |
32X CD-RW CAV |
2X CLV DVD-RAM |
8X CAV DVD+R9 |
Transfer Rate Write |
16X DVD±R Z-CLV |
32X CD-R Z-CLV |
4X DVD±RW CLV |
24X CD-RW Z-CLV |
4 DVD+R9 CLV |
Access Time |
145ms |
125ms |
Mechanism |
motorized Tray load mechanism for horizonal and vertical use |
Interface |
IDE / ATAPI |
Burst Transfer Rate |
PIO mode 4 / Ultra DMA 33 |
Cashe Memory |
2MB |
Supported Media formats |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-IReady, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, VideoCD, Hybrid CD |
Audio |
headphone jack and volume control at front plus digital-out and line-out at the back (MPC compatible) |
Writing methods |
DAO(disc at once), SAO(session at once), TAO(track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession |
Weight |
1.1kgr |
Dimensions |
148(W) × 42.3(H) × 198(D) mm |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 12X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
7:35 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
6:57 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
12X |
7:04 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:58 |
7. BenQ DW1620 ( vB7S9)
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BenQ DW1620 ( vB7S9)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI (Ultra DMA Mode 2) |
Writing Speed: |
DVD±R: 16X, DVD±RW: 4X, DVD+R DL: 2.4X |
|
CD-R: 40X, CD-RW: 24X |
Read Speed: |
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 16X max |
|
DVD-ROM: 16X, CD-R/RW: 40X |
Random Access: |
DVD: 120msec, CD: 120msec |
Buffer Size: |
2MB |
|
DVD: DVD+R DL 8.5GB, DVD+R 4.7GB, DVD+RW 4.7GB, DVD-R 4.7GB (closed session), DVD-RW 4.7GB (closed session), DVD-Video, DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18 |
|
CD-R/RW: CD-DA, CD-ROM XA (m1, m2f1/m2f2), CD-R, CD-RW, Bootable CD, Photo CD (single & multi-session), Video CD, Super Video CD, CD-Extra, Mixed-mode CD, CD-Text, CD-Graphics |
Supported Writing Types: |
DVD±RW: DVD Data and Video |
|
CD-R/RW:Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing (fixed & variable packet), CD Digital Audio, Direct-Over-Write on CD-RW, Test Write |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 12X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
6:25 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
6:23 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
12X |
6:29 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:11 |
8. Freecom FX-50 ( v2.46)
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Freecom FX-50 ( v2.46)
Drive |
Freecom FX-50 DVD+/-RW 16X Burner |
Media |
DVD |
CD |
Transfer Rate Write |
+R |
16x CAV (9 - 22MBytes/sec) |
-R |
48x CAV (3000-200kBytes/sec) |
13x CAV (7.3 - 17.5MBytes/sec) |
48xZCLV (3000-7200kBytes/sec) |
12x ZCLV (8.2 – 16.6MByte/sec) |
40x CAV (2550-6000kBytes/sec) |
8x ZCLV (5.5 -11MBytes/sec) |
40xZCLV (3000-6000kBytes/sec) |
6x ZCLV (5.5-8.2MBytes/sec) |
32xPCAV (2550-4800kBytes/sec) |
4x CLV (5.5 MBytes/sec) |
32x ZCLV (3000-4800kBytes/sec) |
2.4x CLV (3.3 MBytes/sec) |
24x PCAV (2550-3600kBytes/sec) |
+R9 |
4x CLV (5.5 MBytes/sec) |
24x ZCLV (3000-3600kBytes/sec) |
2.4x CLV (3.3 MByte/sec) |
16x CLV (2400kBytes/sec) |
+RW |
4x CLV (5.5 MBytes/sec) |
8x CLV (1200kBytes/sec) |
2.4x CLV (3.3 MBytes/sec) |
-RW |
24x ZCLV (3000-3600kBytes/sec) |
-R |
16x CAV( 9 - 22MBytes/sec) |
13x CAV (7.3 - 17.5MBytes/sec) |
12x ZCLV (8.2 – 16.6MByte/sec) |
16x CLV (2400kBytes/sec) |
8x ZCLV (5.5 -11MBytes/sec) |
6x ZCLV (5.5-8.2MBytes/sec) |
4x CLV (5.5 MBytes/sec) |
10xCLV (1500kBytes/sec) |
2x CLV (2.7 MBytes/sec) |
-RW |
4x CLV (5.5 MBytes/sec) |
2x CLV (2.7 MBytes/sec) |
4xCLV (600kBytes/sec) |
1x CLV (1.38 MBytes/sec) |
Transfer Rate Read
|
DVD-R 16x CAV (max 22000 kb/s) |
CD-R 48x CAV (max 4800 kb/s) |
DVD-RW 4x CLV (5520 kb/s) |
DVD+R 16x CAV (max 22000 kb/s) |
CD-RW 16x CLV (max 2400 kb/s) |
DVD+RW 4x CLV (5520 kb/s) |
DVD+R9 4X CLV (5500 KByte/s) |
Access Time
|
140ms |
120ms |
Mechanism |
motorized Tray load mechanism for horizontal and vertical use |
Interface |
USB (USB2.0 or USB1.1) & Firewire/iLink IEEE 1394 |
Cashe Memory |
2MB |
Modes supported |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-IReady, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, VideoCD, Hybrid CD |
Writing methods |
DAO(disc at once), SAO(session at once), TAO(track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession |
Compatibility |
MPC Level 3, MultiRead, PC2001 |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:37 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:38 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
9:35 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:34 |
9. LG GSA-4120B ( A112)
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LG GSA-4120B ( A112)
Drive |
LG GSA-4120B |
Media |
DVD |
CD |
Transfer Rate Read |
16X DVD-ROM |
40X CD-ROM |
10X DVD±R |
8X DVD±RW |
40X CD-RW |
2X, 3X (CLV), 5X (Z-CLV) DVD-RAM |
2.4X DVD+R9 |
Transfer Rate Write |
12X DVD+R Z-CLV |
40X CD-R Z-CLV |
8X DVD-R Z-CLV |
4X DVD±RW CLV |
24X CD-RW Z-CLV |
5X DVD-RAM Z-CLV |
2.4X DVD+R9 CLV |
Access Time |
145ms |
125ms |
Mechanism |
motorized Tray load mechanism for horizonal and vertical use |
Interface |
IDE / ATAPI |
Burst Transfer Rate |
PIO mode 4 / Ultra DMA 33 |
Cashe Memory |
2MB |
Audio |
headphone jack and volume control at front plus digital-out and line-out at the back (MPC compatible) |
Media/Modes supported |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-IReady, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, VideoCD, Hybrid CD |
Writing methods |
DAO(disc at once), SAO(session at once), TAO(track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession |
Weight |
0.9kgr |
Dimensions |
146(W) 184.7(D) 41.3(H) mm (without bezel) |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:47 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:49 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
8:32 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:49 |
10. LG GSA-4163B ( A101)
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LG GSA-4163B ( A101)
Compatible Formats |
Write |
DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW |
Read |
DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM Mode 1,2, CD-DA, CD-I FMV, CD-ROM XA, Mixed CD, CD Extra, CD-Text, Video CD, Photo CD |
Write/Read Speed |
Write Speed |
DVD+R 2.4X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X
DVD+RW 2.4X, 4X, 8X
DVD+R DL 2.4X, 4X
DVD-R 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X
DVD-RW 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X
DVD-RAM 2X, 3X, 5X(Ver.2.2)
CD-R 4X, 8X, 16X, 24X, 32X, 40X
CD-RW 4X, 10X, 16X, 24X |
Read Speed |
DVD-R/-RW/-ROM 10X/8X/16X MAX
DVD+R/+RW/+R DL 10X/8X/8X
CD-ROM 40X Max |
Data Transfer Rate |
CD |
Max 6.0MB/S |
DVD |
Max 22.16MB/S |
Average Access Time |
CD |
125msec |
DVD-ROM/RAM |
145/165msec |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:44 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:38 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
12X |
7:41 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:37 |
11. LiteOn SOHW-832S ( vVSOE)
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LiteOn SOHW-832S ( vVSOE)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI (Ultra DMA Mode 2) |
Writing Speed: |
DVD+R: 8X / -R: 8X, DVD+RW: 4X, DVD-RW: 4X |
|
CD-R: 40X, CD-RW: 24X |
Read Speed: |
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 8X |
|
DVD-ROM: 12X, CD-R/RW: 40X |
Random Access: |
DVD: 160msec, CD: 160msec |
Buffer Size: |
2MB |
Supported Disc Formats: |
DVD: DVD single / dual layer ( PTP / OTP ), DVD-R ( 3.9 GB / 4.7 GB ), DVD-R multi-borders, DVD+R, DVD+R multi-sessions, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW |
|
CD-R/RW: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM / XA, Photo-CD, Multi-session, Karaoke-CD, Video-CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW |
Supported Writing Types: |
DVD±RW: Disc-at-once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording, Restricted overwriting |
|
CD-R/RW: Variable Packet, TAO, SAO, DAO, Raw Mode Burning & Over-Burn |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:09 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:10 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
9:10 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:00 |
12. LiteOn SOHW-1633S ( vBS0R)
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LiteOn SOHW-1633S ( vBS0R)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI (Ultra DMA Mode 2) |
Write Speeds: |
DVD+R:16X / -R: 8X, DVD+R9:2.4X DVD+RW: 4X, DVD-RW: 4X |
|
CD-R: 48X, CD-RW: 24X |
Read Speeds: |
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 8X |
|
DVD-ROM: 16X, CD-R/RW: 48X |
Random Access: |
DVD: 160msec, CD: 160msec |
Buffer Size: |
2MB |
Supported Disc Formats:
|
DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R,
DVD+R9, DVD-RW, CD-Extra, CD-I, CD-ROM, Audio CD, CDR,CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD Test, Photo CD,
Hybrid CD |
Supported Writing Types: |
DVD±RW: Disc-at-once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording, Restricted overwriting |
CD-R/RW: Variable Packet, TAO, SAO, DAO, Raw Mode Burning & Over-Burn |
Software Details: |
Nero Express 6, Nero InCD, Nero Vision Express 2, Nero BackITup, Nero Showtime, Nero Recode 2, Nero Cover-Designer, Nero Tool Kit, PhotoShow Deluxe |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:18 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:16 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
8:02 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
13:55 |
13. NEC ND-2510A ( v2.17)
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NEC ND-2510A ( v2.17)
Drive |
NEC ND-2510A |
Media |
DVD |
CD |
Transfer Rate Read |
5...12x (max 16200 kb/s) |
17...40x (2550-6000 kb/s) |
Transfer Rate Write |
DVD-R 8x ZCLV (max 11040 kb/s) |
CD-R 32x ZCLV (max 4800 kb/s) |
DVD-RW 4x CLV (5520 kb/s) |
DVD+R 8x ZCLV (max 11040 kb/s) |
CD-RW 16x CLV (max 2400 kb/s) |
DVD+RW 4x CLV (5520 kb/s) |
DVD+R9 2.4X CLV (3300 KByte/s) |
Access Time |
140ms |
120ms |
Mechanism |
motorized Tray load mechanism for horizonal and vertical use |
Interface |
IDE / ATAPI |
Burst Transfer Rate |
PIO mode 4 / Ultra DMA 33 |
Cashe Memory |
2MB |
Audio |
headphone jack and volume control at front plus digital-out and line-out at the back (MPC compatible) |
Media/Modes supported |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-IReady, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, VideoCD, Hybrid CD |
Writing methods |
DAO(disc at once), SAO(session at once), TAO(track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession |
Compatibility |
MPC Level 3, MultiRead, PC2001 |
Weight |
1.02kgr |
Dimensions |
148mm x 42mm x 190mm |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:18 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:18 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
9:13 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:17 |
14. NEC ND-3520A ( v1.04)
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NEC ND-3520A ( v1.04)
Drive |
NEC ND-3520A |
Media |
DVD |
CD |
Transfer Rate Write |
+R |
16x (9 - 22MBytes/sec) |
-R |
48x (3000-7200kBytes/sec) |
+R9 |
4x (5.5 MBytes/sec) |
2.4x (3.3 MByte/sec) |
+RW |
8x (11 MBytes/sec)
|
-RW |
24x (3000-3600kBytes/sec) |
-R |
16x ( 9 - 22MBytes/sec) |
-RW |
6x (8.2MBytes/sec) |
Transfer Rate Read
|
DVD-R 16x CAV (max 22000 kb/s) |
CD-R 48x CAV (max 4800 kb/s) |
DVD+R 16x CAV (max 22000 kb/s)
|
CD-RW 16x CLV (max 2400 kb/s) |
DVD+R9 4X CLV (5500 KByte/s) |
Mechanism |
motorized Tray load mechanism for horizontal and vertical use |
Interface |
IDE / ATAPI |
Burst Transfer Rate |
PIO mode 4 / Ultra DMA 33 |
Cashe Memory |
2MB |
Audio |
digital-out and line-out at the back (MPC compatible) |
Modes supported |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-IReady, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, VideoCD, Hybrid CD |
Writing methods |
DAO(disc at once), SAO(session at once), TAO(track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession |
Compatibility |
MPC Level 3, MultiRead, PC2001 |
Weight |
1.01 kgr |
Dimensions |
148mm x 42mm x 190mm |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:36 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:59 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
9:34 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:34 |
15. Optorite DD0405 ( v160E)
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Optorite DD0405 ( v160E)
Interface |
ATA/ATAPI-5 |
E-IDE / ATAPI(Ultra DMA mode2) |
Buffer Size |
|
2MB |
Data transfer speed (ATA I/F) |
|
33MB / sec |
Write Speed |
DVD-R |
8X |
|
DVD-RW |
4X |
|
DVD+R |
8X |
|
DVD+RW |
4X |
|
CD-R |
40X |
|
HD-Burn CD-R |
24X |
|
CD-RW |
24X |
Read Speed |
DVD-ROM (Single) |
12x |
|
DVD-ROM (Dual layer) |
8X |
|
DVD-R |
8x |
|
DVD-RW |
8X |
|
DVD+R |
8X |
|
DVD+RW |
8X |
|
CD-ROM/-R |
40X |
|
CD-RW |
40X |
|
CD-DA (DAE) |
40X |
|
HD-Burn CD-R |
78x |
Support Media Type |
|
DVD-ROM, DVD single layer / Dual layer, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM [Mode1, Mode2 (Form1/2)], CD-ROM / XA, Mixed mode CD, CD-R/RW, CD Extra, CD-TEXT |
Support Formats |
|
DVD-ROM (UDF Bridge), DVD-ROM (ISO 9660), DVD-ROM (UDF), DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR |
Write Format |
DVD-R |
Disc at Once, Incremental Recording (Multi-Border Support) |
DVD-RW |
Rigid Restricted Overwriting, Incremental Write |
DVD+R |
Incremental Write (Multi Session Support) |
DVD+RW |
Random Write |
CD-R/CD-RW |
Disc at Once, Session at Once, Track at Once, Packet Writing (Multi Session Support) |
Random Seek Time |
|
DVD (-R/RW)(+R/RW): 130 msec
DVD-RAM: 140 msec
CD: 120 msec |
OS Compatibility |
|
Windows 95/98/ME/XP/NT/2000 |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
14:23 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
12:10 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
7:48 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:06 |
16. Optorite DD1205 ( v120E)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 16
Optorite DD1205 ( v120E)
Interface |
E-IDE / ATAPI (Ultra DMA mode2) |
Internal Buffer Size |
2MB |
Data tranfer speed ( ATA I/F) |
33MB/sec |
Random Access Time: |
|
Write Speed |
HD-Burn |
24X |
DVD+R |
12X |
DVD+RW |
4X |
DVD-R |
8X |
DVD-RW |
4X |
CD-R |
40X |
CD-RW |
24X |
Read Speed |
DVD+R
|
12X |
DVD+RW |
12X |
DVD-R |
12X |
DVD-RW |
1X2 |
CD-R |
40X |
CD-RW |
40X |
CD-DA |
40X |
DVD-ROM |
12X single
8X double |
CD-ROM |
40X |
Writng Type |
DVD+R: Incremental Write (Multi Session Support)
DVD-R: Disc at Once, Incremental Recording (Multi-Border Support)
DVD+RW: Random Write
DVD-RW: Rigid Restricted Overwriting, Incremental Write
CD-R/RW: Disc at Once, Session at Once, Track at Once, Packet Writing (Multi Session Support) |
Support Media Type |
DVD-ROM, DVD single layer / Dual layer, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM [Mode1, Mode2 (Form1/2)], CD-ROM / XA, Mixed mode CD, CD-R/RW, CD Extra, CD-TEXT |
Support Formats |
DVD-ROM (UDF Bridge), DVD-ROM (ISO 9660), DVD-ROM (UDF), DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR |
Disc Size |
8/12 cm discs |
OS Compatibility |
Windows 98SE/ME/XP/NT/2000 |
Dimensions (W*H*D) |
148.5x42.5x194.2mm |
Weight |
<1.0kg (2.2lb) |
Power Requirements |
DC +5V± 5% / 12V± 10%, Max. 2.0A |
MTBF |
> 30.000 POH (duty 20%) |
Enviromental Specifications |
Operating Temprature: 5°C to 45 °C
Storage Temprature -30°C to 60°C
|
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:48 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:46 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
12X |
6:37 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:10 |
17. Philips DVDRW1640P (vP2.5)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 17
Philips DVDRW1640P (vP2.5)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI (Ultra DMA Mode 2) |
Writing Speed:
|
DVD+R: 16X, DVD-R: 8X, DVD±RW: 4X, DVD+R DL: 2.4X |
CD-R: 40X, CD-RW: 24X |
Read Speed:
|
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 10X max |
DVD-ROM: 16X, CD-R/RW: 40X |
Random Access: |
DVD: 140msec, CD: 120msec |
Buffer Size: |
2MB |
|
8cm discs, CD-Audio, CD-Bridge, Stereo out (2 cinch), CD-I, CD-Recordable, CD-Rewritable, CD-ROM, CD-Text, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/R, DVD/RW, Photo CD
|
Supported Writing Types:
|
Disc at once (DAO), Fixed packet, Multi session (MS), Over-burn writing, Packet writing, Raw mode burning, Session at once (SAO), Track at once (TAO), Variable packet |
Recording format : |
UDF and ISO 9660 |
Connectivity |
Other connections : 12 V DC in, Analogue audio left / right out 2x, Master / slave select jumper, IDE interface connector |
System Requirements : |
Hard disc space : 500MB
PC OS : Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP
Processor : Pentium III 500MHz or faster
RAM memory : 128 MB |
Dimensions : |
20x15x4 cm (WxDxH) inch |
Weight : |
0.95 kg |
Technical specifications : |
Humidity : 5 - 90 %RH (no condensation)
Operating temperature range : 5 - 50 °C
Safety standards : EN60950, EN60825,UL1950
EMC standards : EN55022, EMS55024,FCC Part 15 |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:58 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:05 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
9:31 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:09 |
18. Pioneer DVR-107 ( v1.21)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 18
Pioneer DVR-107 ( v1.21)
Interface |
ATA/ATAPI-5 |
IDE Data Transfer Mode PIO Mode 4, Multi Word DMA Mode 2, Ultra DMA Mode 2 |
Buffer Size |
|
2MB |
Write Speed |
DVD-R |
1X , 2X , 4X , 6X and 8X Z-CLV |
|
DVD-RW |
1X, 2X and 4X CLV |
|
DVD+R |
2.4X, 4X , 6X CLV and 8X Z-CLV |
|
DVD+RW |
2.4X and 4X CLV |
|
CD-R |
4X , 8X , 12X, 16X CLV and 24X Z-CLV |
|
CD-RW |
4X, 10X ,16X CLV and 24X Z-CLV |
Read Speed |
DVD-ROM (Single) |
5.0x-12X CAV |
|
DVD-ROM (Dual layer) |
3.3X-8.0X CAV |
|
DVD-R (4X media) |
3.3X-8.0X CAV |
|
DVD-RW (2X media) |
2X CLV |
|
DVD+R/+RW |
3.3X- 8.0X CAV |
|
DVD-RAM |
2.0X CLV |
|
DVD-Video (Single) |
2.0X-5X CAV |
|
DVD-Video (Dual) |
2.0X-5X CAV |
|
8cm DVD |
1.3X – 2.1X CAV |
|
CD-ROM/-R |
17.2X- 40X CAV |
|
CD-RW |
13.7X-32X CAV |
|
CD-DA (DAE) |
17.2X- 40X CAV |
|
CD-Audio Play |
4.3X-10X CAV |
|
Video CD |
4.0X CLV |
|
8cm CD (with Adapter) |
4.1X- 6.2X CAV |
Disc Format |
|
DVD single layer/Dual layer
DVD-R (Ver.1.0 for authoring 3.95GB & Ver.2.0 for authoring 4.7GB and general 4.7GB; But in case of write, General disc only.)
DVD-RW (Ver.1.0 &1.1)
DVD+R (Ver.1.0 & Ver.1.1)
DVD+RW (Ver.1.2)
DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0 & Ver.2.1)
CD-ROM Mode 1
CD-ROM XA Mode2 (form 1, form2) Video CD
Photo CD (single and multiple session)
CD-DA
CD-R
CD-RW (Supports AM2, Supports High Speed CD-RW, Support Ultra Speed CD-RW)
CD-Text |
Write Format |
|
DVD-R: Disc at Once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording
DVD-RW: Restricted Overwriting
DVD+R: Incremental recording,
DVD+RW: Random recording
CD-R and CD-RW: Disc at Once, Track at Once, Session at Once, Packet write |
Random Seek Time |
|
DVD (-R/RW)(+R/RW): 130 msec
DVD-RAM: 140 msec
CD: 120 msec |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:09 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:11 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
8:30 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
15:07 |
19. Pioneer DVR-108 ( v1.18)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 19
Pioneer DVR-108 ( v1.18)
Drive |
Pioneer DVR-108 |
Media |
DVD |
CD |
Transfer Rate Read |
16X CAV SL DVD-ROM
12X CAV DL DVD-ROM |
40X CD-ROM CAV |
12X CAV DVD±R |
8X CAV DVD±RW |
32X CD-RW CAV |
2X CLV DVD-RAM |
8X CAV DVD+R9 |
Transfer Rate Write |
16X DVD±R Z-CLV |
32X CD-R Z-CLV |
4X DVD±RW CLV |
24X CD-RW Z-CLV |
4 DVD+R9 CLV |
Access Time |
145ms |
125ms |
Mechanism |
motorized Tray load mechanism for horizonal and vertical use |
Interface |
IDE / ATAPI |
Burst Transfer Rate |
PIO mode 4 / Ultra DMA 33 |
Cashe Memory |
2MB |
Supported Media formats |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-IReady, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, VideoCD, Hybrid CD |
Audio |
headphone jack and volume control at front plus digital-out and line-out at the back (MPC compatible) |
Writing methods |
DAO(disc at once), SAO(session at once), TAO(track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession |
Weight |
1.1kgr |
Dimensions |
148(W) × 42.3(H) × 198(D) mm |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 12X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
6:51 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
6:57 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
12X |
7:02 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:57 |
20. Plextor PX-708A ( v1.08)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 20
Plextor PX-708A ( v1.08)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI (Ultra DMA Mode 2) |
Writing Speed: |
DVD+R: 8X / -R: 4X, DVD+RW: 4X, DVD-RW: 2X |
|
CD-R: 40X, CD-RW: 24X |
Read Speed: |
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 8X |
|
DVD-ROM: 12X, CD-R/RW: 40X |
Random Access: |
DVD: 150msec, CD: 100msec |
Buffer Size: |
2MB |
Supported Disc Formats: |
DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD Video, Multi Border (closed disc read only), Multi-session, DVD+VR, DVD-VR (Read only) |
|
CD-R/RW: CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM Mode 2, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-I, Multi-session, CD-Text, UDF, CD+G |
Supported Writing Types: |
DVD+R/+RW: Sequential write, Random access write, Multi-session and DVD+MRW (Mt. Rainier) |
|
DVD-R/ -RW: Disc-at-once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording, Restricted overwriting |
CD-R/RW: Track-at-once, Disc-at-once, Session-at-once, Multi-session, Fixed and Variable Packet Writing, CD-MRW (Mt. Rainier) |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 4X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
4X |
14:37 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
4X |
14:41 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
8:12 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:32 |
21. Plextor PX-712A ( v1.05)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 21
Plextor PX-712A ( v1.05)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI (Ultra DMA Mode 2) |
Writing Speed: |
DVD+R: 12X / -R: 8X, DVD+RW: 4X, DVD-RW: 4X |
|
CD-R: 48X, CD-RW: 24X |
Read Speed: |
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 12X |
|
DVD-ROM: 16X, CD-R/RW: 40X/48X |
Random Access: |
DVD: 150msec, CD: 100msec |
Buffer Size: |
8MB |
Supported Disc Formats: |
DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD Video, Multi Border (closed disc read only), Multi-session, DVD+VR, DVD-VR (Read only) |
|
CD-R/RW: CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM Mode 2, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-I, Multi-session, CD-Text, UDF, CD+G |
Supported Writing Types: |
DVD+R/+RW: Sequential write, Random access write, Multi-session and DVD+MRW (Mt. Rainier) |
|
DVD-R/ -RW: Disc-at-once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording, Restricted overwriting |
CD-R/RW: Track-at-once, Disc-at-once, Session-at-once, Multi-session, Fixed and Variable Packet Writing, CD-MRW (Mt. Rainier) |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:59 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:00 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
12X |
6:19 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:41 |
22. Plextor PX-716A ( v1.02)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 22
Plextor PX-716A ( v1.02)
Data Transfer Rate |
Burst |
66MB/s |
Write |
DVD+R |
DVD-R |
CD-R |
16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV)
12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV)
6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV)
6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)
DVD+R DL
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV) |
16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV)
12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV)
6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV)
6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)
|
48x: 7.200KB/s (CAV)
32x: 4.800KB/s (PCAV)
16x: 2.400KB/s (CLV)
8x: 1.200KB/s (CLV)
4x: 600KB/s (CLV) |
ReWrite |
DVD+RW |
DVD-RW |
CD-RW |
6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV)
6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV) |
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)
1x: 1.385KB/s (CLV) |
24x: 3.600KB/s (PCAV)
10x: 1.500KB/s (CLV)
4x: 600KB/s (CLV) |
Read |
DVD-ROM |
CD-ROM |
6-16x CAV
5-12x CAV
3-8x CAV
2-5x CAV
2x CLV |
20-48x CAV
17-40x CAV
14-32x CAV
10-24x CAV
8x CLV
4x CLV |
Access Time |
<150ms (DVD)
<100ms (CD) |
Data Buffer |
8MB |
Error Rate |
Mode1: less than 10-12bits
Mode2: less than 10-9bits |
MTBF |
60.000 POH |
Tray Loading Eject |
50.000 times |
Warranty |
2 year Fast Warranty Service (in EU, Norway and Switzerland: Collect & Return); 1 year in other countries |
Dimensions |
146 x 41,3 x 170 mm |
Weight |
1 kg |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
16:07 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:32 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
12X |
8:52 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:45 |
23. Ricoh MP5316DA ( v2B9)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 23
Ricoh MP5316DA ( v2B9)
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:39 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:44 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
9:36 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:36 |
24. Samsung TS-H552 ( vTS05)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 24
Samsung TS-H552 ( vTS05)
|
|
|
|
|
16X (21.6MB/sec)
2.4X (3.24MB/sec)
|
8X (10.8MB/sec)
8X (10.8MB/sec)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PIO Mode 4 (16.6MB/sec)
Ultra DMA Mode 2 (33.3MB/sec) |
|
DVD : 130ms
CD : 110ms |
|
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I(FMV), CD-Extra, CD-TEXT |
|
2MB |
|
148.2x 42x 184 |
|
0.76 |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:59 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:59 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
8:04 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:11 |
25. Sony DRU-710A ( vBYX2)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 25
Sony DRU-710A ( vBYX2)
Interface: |
ATAPI (EIDE) internal interface |
Burst data transfer rate: |
66.6 MB/s max. Ultra DMA66 |
Writing Speed:
|
DVD+R DL: 2.4X CLV (max.)
DVD+R: 16X CAV (max.)
DVD+RW: 4X CLV (max.)
DVD-R 8X Z-CLV (max.) |
CD-R: 48X CAV (max.)
CD-RW: 24X Z-CLV (max.)
|
Read Speed:
|
DVD-ROM (single layer): 16X CAV (max.)
DVD-ROM (dual layer): 8X CAV (max.) |
|
Random Access: |
DVD: 140msec, CD: 135msec |
Buffer Size: |
2MB |
Supported Disc Formats:
|
DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-ROM, CD-DA, Video CD, Photo CD (multi-session), CD TEXT, CD Extra, and others |
Supported Writing Types: |
DVD±RW: Random Access Write (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/CD-RW), Sequential Write (DVD+R/+R DL/+RW, DVD-R/-RW/CD-R/RW) |
CD-R/RW: Disc at Once, Track at Once, Session at Once, Packet Writing |
Dimensions: |
145.8 x 41.3 x 165 mm (W x H x L) |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:15 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:15 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
8:34 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
13:56 |
26. Teac DV-W516GA (vB4S6)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 26
Teac DV-W516GA (vB4S6)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI (Ultra DMA Mode 4) |
Write Speeds: |
DVD+R:16X (CAV) / -R: 8X (Zone CLV), DVD+R9:2.4X (CLV) DVD+RW: 4X CLV), DVD-RW: 4X CLV) |
|
CD-R: 48X(CAV), CD-RW: 24X (Zone CLV) |
Read Speeds: |
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 16X/8X/8X/8X (CAV) |
|
DVD-ROM: 16X (CAV), CD-R/RW: 48X (CAV) |
Random Access: |
DVD: 160msec, CD: 160msec |
Buffer Size: |
2MB |
Supported Disc Formats:
|
DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R,
DVD+R9, DVD-RW, CD-Extra, CD-I, CD-ROM, Audio CD, CDR,CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD Test, Photo CD |
Supported Writing Types: |
DVD±RW: Disc-at-once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording, Restricted overwriting |
CD-R/RW: Variable Packet, TAO, SAO, DAO, Raw Mode Burning & Over-Burn |
(MTBF) |
60,000POH |
Dimensions |
148.4W X 42.8H X 170D ( mm ) |
Weight |
1.10kg |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 12X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
7:27 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:25 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
7:55 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
13:53 |
27. Toshiba SD-R5272 ( v1031)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 27
Toshiba SD-R5272 ( v1031)
Host/Interface |
ATAPI (E-IDE), PIO Mode 4, MW DMA mode 2, Ultra DMA/Ultra DMA33 |
Applicable Write Format
|
CD-R/-RW: Disc at once, Track at once, Session at once, Packet write
DVD-R: Disc at once, Incremental write
DVD-RW: Disc at once, Incremental write, Restricted overwrite
DVD+R: Sequential Write
DVD+RW: Sequential Write, Random Write |
Applicable Write disc
|
CD-R/-RW, HS CD-RW& US CD-RW: CD-DA, CD+E(G), CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multi-session CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio)
DVD-R: DVD-R (Ver 2.0 for General), 8X DVD-R Rev3.0
DVD-RW: (Ver 1.2 for General) 4X DVD-RW Rev 2.0
DVD+R: DVD+R (4.7GB, Ver 1.2)
DVD+RW: DVD+RW (4.7GB, Ver 1.2) |
Applicable Formats - Read
|
DVD:DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R (Ver. 2.01), DVD+R (4.7GB, Ver 1.11), DVD-RW (Ver. 1.1), DVD+RW (4.7GB, Ver 1.2), DVD-RAM (Ver 2.1)
CD: CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multi-session (Photo CD, CD-Extra, CD-R, CD-RW, Portfolio), CD-RW, CD-R |
Data Disc Capacities |
DVD-ROM: 4.377GB (DVD-5), 7.959GB (DVD-9), 8.754GB (DVD-10), 15.917GB (DVD-18)
DVD-R: (Ver 1) 3.679 GB
DVD-R: (Ver 2.0) 4.377 GB
DVD-RW: 4.377 GB
DVD-RAM: (Ver 2.1) 4.377 GB
CD: 656.5MB (mode 1), 748.8MB (mode 2) |
Rotational Speed |
DVD-ROM: (single layer) 7,580rpm (5.0 - 12X CAV)
DVD-ROM: (dual layer) 5,053rpm (3.3 - 8X CAV)
DVD-R, DVD+R: (read) 5,053 - 5,560rpm (4 - 8X PCAV)
DVD-RW, DVD+RW: (read) 3,790 - 5,560rpm (4 - 6X PCAV)
DVD-RAM: (Ver 2.1) (read) 1,400 - 3,300rpm (2X ZCLV)
DVD-R: (Ver 2.0) (Write) 1,100 - 2,780rpm (2X CLV), 2,200 - 5,560rpm (4X CLV), 4,100 - 6,800rpm (4/5/8X ZCLV)
DVD-R: (Ver 2.0) (Write) 550 - 1,390rpm (1X CLV), 1,100 - 2,780rpm (2X CLV), 2,200 - 5,560rpm (4X CLV)
DVD+R: (Write) 1,380 - 3,300rpm (2.4X CLV), 2,200 - 5,560rpm (4X CLV), 4,100 - 6,800rpm (4/5/8X ZCLV)
DVD+RW: (Write) 1,380 - 3,300rpm (2.4X CLV), 2,200 - 5,560rpm (4X CLV)
CD-ROM, CD-R: 8,561rpm (17.2 - 40X CAV)
CD-DA: Transfer 5,100rpm (10.3 - 24X CAV)
CD-DA, Video-CD: 1,200 - 2,000rpm (4 - 6X PCAV)
CD-RW: (read) 5,100rpm (10.3 - 24X CAV)
CD-R: (write) 850 - 1,980rpm (4X CLV), 2,550 - 5,940rpm (12X CLV), 3,400 - 5,940rpm (12, 16X ZCLV), 5,130 - 6,800rpm (12/16/20/24/32X ZCLV)
CD-RW: (write) 850 - 1,980rpm (4X CLV)
High Speed CD-RW: (Write) 850 - 1,980rpm (4X CLV), 2,125 - 4,950rpm (10X CLV)
Ultra Speed CD-RW: (Write) 3,400 - 5,940 rpm (12/16X ZCLV) |
Transfer Rate |
DVD: (Single) 6,760 - 16,224KB/second
DVD: (Dual) 4,432 - 10,816KB/second
DVD-R, DVD+R: 5,408 - 10,816KB/second
DVD-RW, DVD+RW: 5,408 - 8,112KB/second
DVD-RAM: 2,704KB/second
CD: 2,588 - 6,000KB/second (mode 1), 2,950 - 6,843KB/second (mode 2)
CD-RW: 1,294 - 3,000KB/second (mode 1), 1,475 - 3,422KB/second (mode 2) |
Access time |
DVD: 130ms, CD: 110ms, DVD-RAM: 200ms |
Buffer memory |
2 MB with Buffer Underrun Protection |
Audio output |
Digital and Analogue output |
Weight |
2.20 lbs. (1.0kg) |
Dimensions |
1.63" x 5.75" x 7.46" (41.5mm x 146mm x 189.5mm) |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:49 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:49 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
9:34 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
14:34 |
28. Toshiba SD-R5372 ( vTU53)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 28
Toshiba SD-R5372 ( vTU53)
Average Random Access Time: |
DVD-ROM (16X) |
120ms |
CD-ROM (40X) |
100ms |
DVD-RAM (2X) |
200ms |
Average Random Seek Time |
DVD-ROM (12X) |
115ms |
CD-ROM (40X) |
100ms |
DVD-RAM (2X) |
160ms |
Sustained Data Transfer Rate: |
DVD-ROM |
21,632KByte/s |
DVD±R |
16,224KByte/s |
DVD+R DL |
10,816KByte/s |
CD-ROM/-R |
7,200 KByte/s |
DVD-RAM |
2,704 KByte/s |
Burst: |
Multi Word DMA Mode 2 (ATAPI) |
16.7MB/sec |
PIO Mode 4 (ATAPI) |
16.7MB/sec |
Ultra DMA |
33.3MB/sec |
Physical Characteristics: |
Dimensions |
1.63" x 5.75" x 7.46" (41.5mm x 146mm x 189.5mm) |
Weight |
2.20 lbs. (1.0kg) |
Supported Disc Formats: |
Write |
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Ultra Speed CD-RW |
Read |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-DA, CD+G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multi-session CD (Photo CD, CD-Extra, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW) |
Environmental: |
Operation Temperature |
41°F - 122°F (5°C to 50°C) |
Other: |
Buffer Size |
2MB |
Power Requirements |
DC 5V/12V |
MTBF |
100,000 POH |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Datawrite 4X DVD+RW @ 2.4X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
10:38 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:24 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
7:34 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
2.4X |
22:24 |
29. Waitec Action 16( vBSX1)
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 29
Waitec Action 16( vBSX1)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI |
Write Speeds: |
DVD+R:16X / -R: 8X, DVD+R9:2.4X DVD+RW: 4X, DVD-RW: 4X |
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CD-R: 48X, CD-RW: 24X |
Read Speeds: |
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 8X |
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DVD-ROM: 16X, CD-R/RW: 48X |
Random Access: |
DVD: 160msec, CD: 160msec |
Buffer Size: |
2MB |
Supported Disc Formats:
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DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R,
DVD+R9, DVD-RW, CD-Extra, CD-I, CD-ROM, Audio CD, CDR,CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD Test, Photo CD,
Hybrid CD |
Supported Writing Types: |
DVD±RW: Disc-at-once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording, Restricted overwriting |
CD-R/RW: Variable Packet, TAO, SAO, DAO, Raw Mode Burning & Over-Burn |
Software Details: |
Nero Express 6, Nero InCD, Nero Vision Express 2, Nero BackITup, Nero Showtime, Nero Recode 2, Nero Cover-Designer, Nero Tool Kit, PhotoShow Deluxe |
- Datawrite 8X DVD-R Printable @ 8X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X Printable |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:18 |
Datawrite DVD-R 8X |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:22 |
Datawrite DVD+R 8X |
MCC 003 |
8X |
8:34 |
Datawrite DVD+RW 4X |
PRODISC W02 |
4X |
13:54 |
30. Conclusion
Datawrite Media Tests - Page 30
Conclusion
In the following graphs we present the maximum PIE values, as they were reported
by Plextools. According to the DVD specifications, the PIE level should be
lower than 280.
The zero (0) values refer either to reported errors where the reading
process stopped or the disc was not accessible in Plextor PX-712A. As you will see those cases are negligible...
Most media report good quality. The cases where Plextools failed to access the disc or reported an error were only three.
The reported PIE levels indicate excellent recording quality. Only in 2 cases out of 24 the error rates were above the limit but not too increased.
Once again the writng quality is very good. Only the combination with Teac and Sony drives is a little disconcerting.
The rewritable media of Datawrite are from the best we ever seen. In all cases the error levels are low, which means excellent quality. Not even in a single case the reported PIF maximum values was over the limit.
You can always read users' opinions and share you experiences with these media
in our forum
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