TDK CyClone 121032 CD-RW

Review Pages

1. Introduction
2. Data Tests
3. RW reading tests
4. DAE Tests
5. CDR Tests
6. RW Writing Tests
7. Conclusion

TDK CyClone 12/10/32 IDE CDR-W - Page 7

Conclusion

Positive (+):	Negative (-):
- Burn Proof (anti-coaster) technology - Supports HighSpeed RW standard - Supports reading/writing MMC DAO RAW - Support most burn speeds (1x,2x,4x,8x,12x) - Supports (4x,8x,10x) CDR-W re-write speeds - Supports CD-Text - Supports Overburning - Very good data performance - Very good DAE performance - Works fine with IDE interface - Cool design - Great package and bulked software	- No cooling fan - Slight worst CloneCD performance compared with Plextor PX-W1210A - Doesn't support SubChannel reading

TDK's CyClone drive is definitely a very good drive. The drive has nearly no flaws to its reading/writing performance even when compared with the famous Plextor PX-W1210A. The drive delivers 12x writing, 10x re-writing and 32x reading. The BURN-Proof, HS RW standards and the "DAO-RAW" feature will make users very happy.

Both the Plextor PX-W1210A and the TDK CyClone drives have similar prices. That could possibly confuse users when making purchasing decisions. We will just say whatever you decide to buy neither will let you down. Both drives are equipped with the best industry features you can get at present (until next week) and both will make your burning life much easier. Read the details of the tests carefully and see which package fits in your needs. Both TDK and Plextor supplied software packages that are different. There is very little to choose from when comparing each drive directly. We would have no regrets about recommending this drive to anybody.