CloneCD Tests

- Procedure

We used CloneCD (v3.3.2.1) and 5 original CDs - Euro 2000 (SafeDisc 1), No One Lives For Ever (SafeDisc 2), Rally Masters (LaserLock 1), Desperados (LaserLock 2) and V-Rally 2 Expert (SecuROM 2) - in order to test the reading time of the drives. We also tested the reading performance with backups of the original CDs, since the reading speed varies between original and backup media. For comparison reasons we have added the results of the already tested Yamaha CRW3200E and Mitsumi CR-480ATE. The following pictures show the drive(s) reading/writing capabilities as CloneCD reports:

- PSX Pressed Media

For this test we used the PSX game 'NBA Jam Extreme' and we ripped the image to the HD with CloneCD. The LiteOn LTR-32123S is again the faster reader with only (?) 155secs. The Mitsumi CR-480ATE needs 265secs while the Freecom needs 273secs. The Yamaha CRW3200E comes last with 307 secs. All drives need improvements since the PleXWriter PX-W2410A does the same task at only 54secs:

- SafeDisc 1/2 Results

The Mitsumi CR-480ATE performed very well with SafeDisc 1 CDs, outperforming Plextor PX-W2410A but stays in the second place behind Yamaha CRW3200E. The LiteOn LTR-32123S since it has hardware error correction; it manages to skip bad sectors slow enough to get the third place since the Freecom 32A needs over one hour to finish the task.

With SafeDisc2 protected CDs the LiteOn LTR-32123S has an average reading performance, while the Mitsumi CR-480ATE keeps its performance high enough to get the first place, at least with the original CD. The Freecom 32A continues to hold the last place.

- LaserLock 1/2 Results

With LaserLock 1 protected CDs, the LiteOn LTR-32123S performed good enough to get the first place with the original CD. The Mitsumi CR-480ATE performs very well, especially with the backup CD while the Freecom 32A strongly holds the last place.

The LiteOn LTR-32123S continues to perform well with an original LaserLock 2 protected disc. The Mitsumi CR-480ATE performs low with the original CD, but makes a fast image with the backup.

- SecuROM Results

All tested drives can read SubChannel data from Data/Audio tracks. The Yamaha 3200E is the fastest reader, with the LiteOn LTR-32123S following at the second place. The Mitsumi CR-480ATE comes third with a small difference from LiteOn drive and finally Freecom 32A comes last.