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 the latest Nero CDSpeed version.
• The Plextor PX-712A with the latest available firmware. For scanning the disc, we used the latest PlexTools 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 ot the time however, even though a disc has a very low PIE/POE error rate, 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 below should be taken not as the absolute criteria of the burning quality, but as an indication level.

8X DVD-R Writing Speed

• DataWrite 8X DVD-R @ 8X

• Maxell 8X DVD-R @ 8X

• Optodisc 8X DVD-R @ 8X

• TY 8X DVD-R @ 8X

• Verbatim 8X DVD-R @ 8X

- Summary

Very good recording performance from the drive at 8X. All quality scans reported PI values far below the 280 limit. Only the results of the Datawrite medium did not meet our expectations but this cannot affect the overall performance.