32x CD-RW Roundup Vol1
9. Writing Quality Tests - Page 2
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Writing Quality Tests for LiteOn LTR-32123S
We used many media ,mostly 24x certified, and burned them at various recording speeds with LiteOn LTR-32123S. We used Nero 5.5.7.0 as the CDR software. The produced CDs, were measured from DigitalDrives and results are illustrated in the following tables:
- 20x writing speed
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Brand
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C1
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Average Burning Time (mins)
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Max
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Average
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Taiyo Yuden 74min (24x)
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10
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0.2
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4:28
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Mitsui 74min (24x)
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14
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0.5
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4:26
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Mitsubishi Chemicals 74min (24x)
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16
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2.4
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4:26
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Mitsubishi Chemicals 80min (24x)
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22
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0.3
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4:45
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Ritek 80min (24x)
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21
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0.6
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4:48
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Taiyo Yuden 80min (24x)
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13
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0.1
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4:44
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The LiteOn LTR-32123S produces low C1 error rate at the 20x writing speed. For writing a fully 74min CD needs around 4:26mins and for a 80min 4:45mins.
- 24x writing speed
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Brand
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C1
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Average Burning Time (mins)
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Max
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Average
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Taiyo Yuden 74min (24x)
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15
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0.2
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4:00
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Mitsui 74min (24x)
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18
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1.3
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3:59
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Mitsubishi Chemicals 74min (24x)
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17
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2.3
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3:58
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Maxell 74min (12x)
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19
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3,3
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4:06
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Creation 74min (16x)
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24
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1
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4:04
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Sanyo Digital 74min (16x)
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23
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0.8
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4:05
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Mitsubishi Chemicals 80min (24x)
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29
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4.5
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4:20
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Ritek 80min (24x)
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19
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0.6
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4:18
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Ricoh 80min (24x)
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20
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2.0
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4:14
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Taiyo Yuden 80min (24x)
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18
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0.2
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4:15
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Creation 80min (16x)
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25
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3.5
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4:17
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The drive continues to produce low C1 error rate at the 24x writing speed. For writing a full 74min CD needs around 4:00mins and for an 80min CD 4:15mins.
- 32x writing speed
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Brand
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C1
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Average Burning Time (mins)
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Max
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Average
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Taiyo Yuden 74min (24x)
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13
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0.2
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3:43
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Mitsui 74min (24x)
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23
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1.7
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3:41
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Mitsubishi Chemicals 74min (24x)
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65
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4.7
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3:41
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Ritek 80min (24x)
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62
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3.1
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3:53
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Ricoh 80min (24x)
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21
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2.7
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3:52
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Maxell 80min (32x)
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91
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32.6
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3:53
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Taiyo Yuden 80min (24x)
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103
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1.2
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3:52
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Mitsubishi Chemicals 80min (24x)
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21
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4.5
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3:53
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At the maximum writing speed (32x) the LiteOn LTR-32123S needs 3:41mins for 74min CD. For writing an 80min CD needs 3:52mins. The C1 error rate is higher than 20/24x speeds but its natural.
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