Some suggestions for the proper submission of viable Tests

Although many users seem to be aware of the proper handling of tests such as those submitted in our on-line application page (as judged by reading our forum topics), we believe adding some of our own arguments here might help both the starting and the more advanced readers on some simple issues that, despite their simplicity, might affect significantly the validity of a test submission.

Please before posting, perform each test at least twice. Use identical testing conditions (the same PC, identical running software, degree of CPU usage, etc) and try to use discs from the same batch.

Please handle discs with care. Dust or fingertips might easily produce misleading test results. Do not touch the lower surface of a disc, as this is more amenable to scratches and dust particle inclusion that will artificially produce, otherwise unjustified, errors.

Always use as recorders and readers drives that are known to perform well under regular everyday use.

Use older drives only if they keep to perform flawlessly. Please take into account that a to become defective drive shows early signs of its attitude by not recognizing some discs and/or slowing down during parts of the recording/reading process. In general, any abnormal drive behavior should be enough to keep you away from using it for submitting tests.

If you do submit them (it’s always up to you fellow!) you might find out soon that your tests deviate too much with respect to other published tests. In this case your test might seem to some readers misleading. It is a good idea to thus withdraw it or otherwise revise it by using newer or more appropriate equipment.

Please have in your mind that by submitting any tests you help both yourself and our user community towards finding out quality hardware for its needs. As more tests are available and the more reliable they are, the more helpful our application can be both to you and all the rest of us.

You have at your disposal freedom and the power you need in order your work to be seen and we encourage you to attain the best outcome.