TEAC CD-W28PU

Review Pages

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

TEAC CD-W28PU - Page 7

Conclusion

Positive (+)	Negative (-)
- Supports USB1.1/2.0 interfaces - "Write Proof" anti-coaster technology - Good data reading performance with both CDR/pressed media - Low access times - Good PSX ripping performance - Good DAE quality - Very good writing quality - Supports CD-Text (reading/writing) - Small dimensions - Weights only 450g - 2 years of warranty (only for Europe)	- Doesn't support overburning - Doesn't support DAO-RAW - Failed to backup SD2 protected CDs - Low CloneCD reading performance with SD1/2 protected CDs - DAE speed locked at 8x - Very short attached USB2.0 cable :(

To sum up, TEAC CD-W28PU gave a good overall performance. The drive takes advantage of the latest version of the USB 2.0 interface standard to offer faster read and write speeds than have been possible to date with the interface. On the advantages, we should consider the good data reading/writing performance, the high DAE quality, and the low access times, and of course the small dimensions of the drive, among with the limited weight of 450gr. On the other hand, it doesn't support overburning neither DAO-RAW writing mode and is slow when ripping an audio CD to the HD. Lastly, the TEAC CD-W28PU costs around $225 (European package) and comes with 2 year of warranty (only for Europe).