CyQve RW8080A FireWire CD-RW

Review Pages

1. Introduction/Installation
2. Data Tests
3. RW/CloneCD Tests
4. DAE Tests
5. CDR Tests
6. RW/Packet Writing Tests
7. Conclusion

CyQ've RW8080A - Page 7

Conclusion

Positive (+)	Negative (-)
- 8x writing - Elegant design - Supports USB 1.1/FireWire interfaces - Low access times - Very good writing quality -Good writing times - Good DAE speed -Supports 8cm CDs - Supports CD-Text (reading/writing) - Supports overburning (up to 82mins) - Low CPU Usage while operating - Very good retail package - Low noise/heat during operation	--No anti-coaster technology support Competition has faster reading speed - Limited re-writing speed (4x) - No DAO-RAW support - Does not recognize 90min/99min media -Low PSX ripping performance - Low DAE quality with scratched CDs - FireWire cable is extra

The highs and the lows.. CyQ've RW8080A has it both. The support of dual USB1.1 /FireWire interface(s) gives user the chance to choose and plug-&-play compatibility. The low CPU usage is also positive, among with the very good writing quality even in low quality media. The writing times are not high for the 8x supported speed.

As for the demanding users, they will possibly think twice before buying the drive. The RAW-DAO support is missing, as well as the HS-RW writing performance. The reading performance is not the best concerning the speed and the quality as well. Anti-coaster technology should be adopted by CyQ've to obtain smooth recordings, since we did show some problems when we pushed the PC while writing. Maybe the drive had better luck if the strong competition from Plextor and TEAC wans't present. The PlexWriter PXS88TU/TEAC CD280PU are better drives with many features that CyQ've RW8080A doens't support. The price tag could be the strongest motive for the end user but since the time this article was written wasn't known to us...