1. Introduction
"Since its inception in 2002, Ridisc has become the leading storage brand in the highly competitive European market and is on course to become a Global Leader in the worldwide optical storage market.
A complete solution provider with recordable CD, DVD media and other electronic storage media, Ridisc's commitment to quality is the driving force behind the brand. From manufacturing, packaging and through to delivery, the goal is zero defect at any point along the supply chain."
Ridisc is a popular media brand, known mostly for its value for
money solutions. After the request from many of our readers, we decided to
proceed with a thorough testing of the performance of this brand. You can see
what users think about Ridisc media by following this link. We received six
different media types.
The ID codes of the media we used for our tests are presented in the following
table:
For recording, we used 24 different drives. The models and their firmware
revisions are summarized in the table below. The
firmware versions used were the latest for each drive at the time of this review.
- Test Method
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 Nero CDSpeed ( v3.75).
- The Plextor PX-712A with the latest available firmware ( v1.07). For scanning the disc, we used PlexTools 2.21 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 POF error rates. Most often however, even though a disc has very low PIE/POE error rates, 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 in the following pages should be taken not as the absolute criteria of the burning quality, but as an indication level.
- Testing software
- Nero CD-DVD Speed v3.75
- PlexTools v2.21
- Nero Burning Rom v6.6.0.12
- DVD Decrypter 3.2.4.0
More information about our test machine is included in the table below:
Test PC |
CPU |
Intel Celeron 2.66Ghz |
RAM |
DDR 512/400Mhz |
M/B |
Asus P4P800-X |
HD |
Western Digital WD 800JB 7200RPM 8MB cache |
You can always discuss and share your experiences with these media in our
forum.
2. 4X DVD+R ( RICOHJPNR01)
4X DVD+R
We burned 4315MB of a DVD-Video compilation on 24 different DVD burners. We used the maximum allowed writing speed for each drive. As it can been seen, there were many cases where certified 4X media were burned at 8X.
First, we transferred the movie to the hard disc with DVD Decrypter in DVD-Video format. Then, we used the latest version of Nero Burning Rom software to burn the VIDEO_TS file to the discs. More information about each burner, its respective firmware revision as well as the speed and the time needed for a complete burn are given in the following table. Click on the name of a drive below to go to the quality scans or use the article navigator.
3. DVD-R 4X ( RITEK G04)
4X DVD-R
We burned 4315MB of a DVD-Video compilation on 24 different DVD burners.
In all cases the maximum allowed speed was that certified for this media type, namely 4X.
First, we transferred the movie to the hard disc with DVD Decrypter in DVD-Video
format. Then, we used the latest version of Nero Burning Rom software to burn
the VIDEO_TS file to the discs. More information about each burner, its
respective firmware revision as well as the speed and the time needed for
a complete burn are given in the following table. Click on the name of a
drive below
to go to the quality scans or use the article navigator.
4. DVD-R 8X ( TTG02)
8X DVD-R
We burned 4315MB of a DVD-Video compilation on 24 different DVD burners. We used the maximum allowed writing speed for each drive. There were three cases where the media were burned at 12X while only one at 4X.
First, we transferred the movie to the hard disc with DVD Decrypter in DVD-Video format. Then, we used the latest version of Nero Burning Rom software to burn the VIDEO_TS file to the discs. More information about each burner, its respective firmware revision as well as the speed and the time needed for a complete burn are given in the following table. Click on the name of a drive below to go to the quality scans or use the article navigator.
5. DVD-R 8X ( RITEK G05)
8X DVD-R
We burned 4315MB of a DVD-Video compilation on 24 different DVD burners. We used the maximum allowed writing speed for each drive. In some cases, the reported speed was 12X while in a few 4X.
First, we transferred the movie to the hard disc with DVD Decrypter in DVD-Video format. Then, we used the latest version of Nero Burning Rom software to burn the VIDEO_TS file to the discs. More information about each burner, its respective firmware revision as well as the speed and the time needed for a complete burn are given in the following table. Click on the name of a drive below to go to the quality scans or use the article navigator.
6. DVD-R 8X Silver Printable( CMC MAG AE1)
8X DVD-R
We burned 4315MB of a DVD-Video compilation on 24 different DVD burners. We used the maximum allowed writing speed for each drive. There were a few cases where the discs were burned at 12X.
First, we transferred the movie to the hard disc with DVD Decrypter in DVD-Video format. Then, we used the latest version of Nero Burning Rom software to burn the VIDEO_TS file to the discs. More information about each burner, its respective firmware revision as well as the speed and the time needed for a complete burn are given in the following table. Click on the name of a drive below to go to the quality scans or use the article navigator.
7. DVD+R 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
16X DVD+R
We burned 4315MB of a DVD-Video compilation on 24 different DVD burners. We used the maximum allowed writing speed for each drive. Due to firmware limitations of some drives, we saw some 12X burning speeds or even 4X. Notice that not all the drives were capable of 16X recording and so we were interested in seeing their performance with the specific discs.
First, we transferred the movie to the hard disc with DVD Decrypter in DVD-Video format. Then, we used the latest version of Nero Burning Rom software to burn the VIDEO_TS file to the discs. More information about each burner, its respective firmware revision as well as the speed and the time needed for a complete burn are given in the following table. Click on the name of a drive below to go to the quality scans or use the article navigator.
8. Aopen DUW1608-ARR (fw A070)
Interface |
E-IDE/ATAPI |
Recording Capacity |
DVD+R (Double Layer) 8.5GB
DVD+R/DVD-R 4.7GB
DVD+RW/DVD-RW 4.7GB
CD-R 700/650MB
CD-RW 700/650MB |
Data Transfer Mode |
UDMA Mode 4 (66MB/sec)
DMA Mode 2 (16MB/sec)
PIO Mode 4 (16MB/sec) |
Max. Recording Speeds |
DVD+R DL (Double Layer) 2.4X
DVD+R (Single Layer) 16X
DVD-R 8X
CD-R 48X |
Max. Rewriting Speeds |
DVD+RW 4X
DVD-RW 4X
CD-R 48X |
Max. Reading Speeds |
DVD-ROM 16X
CD-ROM 48X |
Buffer Memory |
2MB |
CD Writing Mode |
Track at Once (TAO)
Disk at Once (DAO)
Session at Once (SAO)
Multi-session
Fixed Packet
Variable Packet
Raw Mode Burning
Over-Burn |
DVD Writing Mode |
Multi-session Recording (DVD+R)
Random Recording (DVD+RW)
Disc at Once, Multi-Border (DVD-R)
Restricted overwrite, DAO, Multi-border
(DVD-RW)
|
Weight |
900g |
Dimensions |
149x42x189.5 mm (half height) |
System Requirement |
Pentium III 450 or faster
64MB RAM minimum
Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 12X
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
16:12 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
15:50 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
10:55 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
10:48 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
11:08 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
12X |
9:38 |
9. Asus DRW-1604P (fw 1.18)
Drive |
ASUS DRW-1604P |
Media |
DVD |
CD |
Transfer Rate Read |
16X CAV SL DVD-ROM
12X CAV DL DVD-ROM |
40X CD-ROM CAV |
12X CAV DVD±R |
8X CAV DVD±RW |
32X CD-RW CAV |
2X CLV DVD-RAM |
8X CAV DVD+R9 |
Transfer Rate Write |
16X DVD±R Z-CLV |
32X CD-R Z-CLV |
4X DVD±RW CLV |
24X CD-RW Z-CLV |
4 DVD+R9 CLV |
Access Time |
145ms |
125ms |
Mechanism |
motorized Tray load mechanism for horizonal and vertical use |
Interface |
IDE / ATAPI |
Burst Transfer Rate |
PIO mode 4 / Ultra DMA 33 |
Cashe Memory |
2MB |
Supported Media formats |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-IReady, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, VideoCD, Hybrid CD |
Audio |
headphone jack and volume control at front plus digital-out and line-out at the back (MPC compatible) |
Writing methods |
DAO(disc at once), SAO(session at once), TAO(track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession |
Weight |
1.1kgr |
Dimensions |
148(W) × 42.3(H) × 198(D) mm |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
13:56 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:42 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
12X |
7:50 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
12X |
6:58 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
6:44 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
6:32 |
10. Asus DRW-1608P (fw 1.50)
Model |
ASUS DRW-1608P |
Write Speed |
DVD+R (DL) |
6X (CLV), 4X, 2.4X |
DVD-R (DL) |
6X (CLV), 4X, 2X |
DVD+R |
16X (CAV), 12X (PCAV), 8X, 6X (CLV), 4X, 2.4X |
DVD+RW
|
8X (ZCLV), 6X (CLV), 4X, 2.4X |
DVD-R |
16X (CAV), 12X (PCAV), 8X, 6X (CLV), 4X, 2X, 1X |
DVD-RW |
6X (CLV), 4X, 2X, 1X |
CD-R |
40X (CAV), 32X (PCAV), 16 (CLV), 10X, 4X |
CD-RW |
24X (ZCVL), 20X, 16X (CLV), 10X, 4X |
Read Speed |
DVD-ROM |
16X (CAV) |
CD-ROM |
40X (CAV) |
Random
Access Time |
DVD-ROM |
130 ms |
CD-ROM |
120 ms |
Interface |
Enchanced IDE/ATAPI |
Data Buffer Size |
2MB |
Application Discs |
DVD Single/Dual layer discs, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM/XA Mode 2, (form 1, form 2), Photo CD (single and multiple session), CD-DA, CD-Extra, Video CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM |
Write Format
|
DVD-R & DVD-R (DL) |
DAO, Incremental Recording (Multi-Border Recording)
|
DVD-RW |
Restricted Overwriting, DAO, Incemental Recording (Multi-Border Recording) |
DVD+R & DVD+R (DL) |
Sequential Recording (Multi-Session Recording) |
DVD+RW |
Random Recording |
CD-R & CD-RW |
DAO, TAO, SAO, Packet Recording (Multi-Session Recording) |
OS Compatibility |
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/NT/XP |
Mounting Orientation |
Vertical/Horizontal |
Temperature |
Operating : + 5°C to 45°C |
Storage : - 20°C to 60°C |
Humidity |
Operating : 5% to 85% (non condensing) |
Storage : 5% to 90% (non condensing) |
Power Requirement |
DC +5V +/-5% |
DC +12V +/-10% |
WxHxD |
148 x 42.3 x 180 mm |
Mass |
1000g |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 12X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:02 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
16:46 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
8:02 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
12X |
7:04 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
8:13 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
12X |
7:44 |
11. BenQ DW1620 (fw B7U9)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI (Ultra DMA Mode 2) |
Writing Speed: |
DVD±R: 16X, DVD±RW: 4X, DVD+R DL: 2.4X |
|
CD-R: 40X, CD-RW: 24X |
Read Speed: |
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 16X max |
|
DVD-ROM: 16X, CD-R/RW: 40X |
Random Access: |
DVD: 120msec, CD: 120msec |
Buffer Size: |
2MB |
|
DVD: DVD+R DL 8.5GB, DVD+R 4.7GB, DVD+RW 4.7GB, DVD-R 4.7GB (closed session), DVD-RW 4.7GB (closed session), DVD-Video, DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18 |
|
CD-R/RW: CD-DA, CD-ROM XA (m1, m2f1/m2f2), CD-R, CD-RW, Bootable CD, Photo CD (single & multi-session), Video CD, Super Video CD, CD-Extra, Mixed-mode CD, CD-Text, CD-Graphics |
Supported Writing Types: |
DVD±RW: DVD Data and Video |
|
CD-R/RW:Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing (fixed & variable packet), CD Digital Audio, Direct-Over-Write on CD-RW, Test Write |
- 4X DVD+R @ 8X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
8X |
8:24 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
15:05 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
7:54 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
7:56 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
8:59 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
7:11 |
12. BenQ DW1625 (fw BBEA)
Performance |
[DVD+R DL]
Data Transfer Rate /double layer write: 26.59 Mbit/sec (2.4X)
[DVD+R/+RW]
Data Transfer Rate /write: 177.28 Mbit/sec (16X)
Data Transfer Rate /rewrite: 44.32 Mbit/sec (4X)
*DVD+R LightScribe available @ 1x with LightScribe discs.
[DVD-R/-RW]
Data Transfer Rate /rewrite: 88.64 Mbit/sec (8X)
Data Transfer Rate /rewrite: 44.32 Mbit/sec (4X)
[DVDROM]
Data Transfer Rate /read: 177.28 Mbit/sec (16X, Max.)
Access time: 120 ms
[CD]
Data Transfer Rate /write: 6000 KByte/sec (40X)
Data Transfer Rate /rewrite: 3600 KByte/sec (24X)
Data Transfer Rate /read: 6000 KByte/sec (40X, Max.)
*CDR LightScribe available @ 1x with LightScribe discs.
Access time: 120 ms |
Interface |
E-IDE/ATAPI |
Supported IDE Mode |
PIO mode 0/1/2/3/4
DMA mode 0/1/2
UDMA mode 0/1/2 |
Buffer Size |
2MB |
Firmware Upgrade |
Flash memory upgradable |
Writing Mode |
[DVD]
DVD Data and Video
[CD]
Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing (fixed & variable packet), CD Digital Audio, Direct-Over-Write on CD-RW, Test Write
|
Disc Size |
[DVD] 120 mm disc
[CD] 80 and 120 mm discs |
Disc Formats |
[DVD]
DVD+R DL 8.5GB, DVD Video, DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18, DVD+RW 4.7GB, DVD+R 4.7GB, LightScribe DVD+R, DVD-RW 4.7GB (Closed Session), DVD-R 4.7GB
[CD]
CD-DA, CD-ROM XA (m1, m2f1/m2f2), CD-R, LightScribe CD-R, CD-RW, Bootable CD, Photo CD (Single & Multi-session), Video CD, Super Video CD, CD-Extra, Mixed-mode CD, CD-Text
|
Power Requirement |
+5V ± 5%, ripple: 100mVpp
+12V ± 10%, ripple: 200mVpp |
Environment Conditions |
Operating temperature: 5oC~50oC at humidity of 8-80% RH
Non-operating temperature: -40oC ~60oC at humidity 5%~95% RH |
Reliability Characteristics |
MTBF: 125,000 POH (20%)
Non-recoverable read error < 1 block in 1012 bits (CD and DVD) |
Physical Characteristics |
Dimensionsl: 146 X 42 X 198 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 1.0 Kg |
OS Compatibility |
Windows XP / 2000 / ME / 98SE
*QVideo and QSuite are supported by Windows XP and 2000 only. |
Minimum System Requirement |
• IBM PC compatible
• Pentium III 550MHz CPU
• 128MB RAM
• 100MB free HDD space for CD/DVD recording related software installation
• 1GB free HDD space for CD image recording (10GB for DVD authoring) is recommended. |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:41 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
15:14 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
8:40 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
8:08 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:37 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
9:22 |
13. HP DVD640i (fw ES04)
Drive Performance |
•Write: CD-R: up to 40x (CAV or P-CAV); CD-RW up to 24x (Z-CLV); DVD+R up to 16x (CAV); DVD+R DL 2.4x (CLV); DVD+RW up to 4x (CLV); DVD-R up to 8x (Z-CLV); DVD-RW up to 4X (CLV)
•Read: CD-ROM up to 40x (CAV); DVD-ROM up to 16x (CAV)
•LightScribe labeling approximate times:
Setting Title Only Title & content Full label (w/ graphics)
Best <4 min. <9 min. <36 min.
Normal <3 min. <7 min. <28 min.
Draft <2 min. <4 min. <20 min.
•Sustained transfer: 1x CD = 150 KB/s (data mode 1); 1x DVD = 1353 KB/s
•Burst transfer rate: 33 MB/sec
•Access time: 160 ms avg random access (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM)
•Disc finalization time: DVD: <2 minutes at 4x (DVD+R single-layer disc); CD: <1 minute typical
•Spin up time: 6 Seconds
•RIP speed: Extract a 4-minute audio track in less than 15 seconds, 16x minimum
•Mean time between failures (MTBF): 70,000 POH at 25ºC
•Reliability: Audio, Data Mode 2, and Mode 2 Form 2: < 1 uncorrectable frame in 10-9 bits read; Data Mode 1 and Mode 2 Form 1: < 1 uncorrected frame in 10-12 bits read. |
System Requirements |
•Operating system compatibility: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 Professional SP3 (Latest service packs recommended)
•Minimum system requirements: 800 MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent, 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium IV processor or equivalent recommended (Actual drive performance depends on PC configuration); 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended for video editing); 1024x768 video resolution with a minimum of 16-bit color required for ArcSoft Showbiz DVD; Minimum hard disk space requirements: 650 MB free for included software installation, 10 GB free for DVD video disc creation (18 GB free for double-layer). Internet connectivity recommended for software updates
•Video capture: IEEE 1394 interface or analog video capture device
device required |
Compatibility |
•Device write media compatibility: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW media
•Device read media compatibility: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA,
CD Extra, CD-ROM (Mode 1 – Yellow Book), CD-ROM XA & CD-I (Mode 2/Form 2 – Green Book), Photo-CD (single and multi-session),
VCD, CD-Text |
Regulatory |
•Safety: IEC 950 compliant; USA – UL, CDRH Radiation Control Standards 21; CFR 1010 and 1020-1 0.50; Canada – CSA or CUL; Europe – LVD 73/23/EEC 93/68/EC; IEC 60950 plus amendments, EN60825 plus amendments, EMCD 89/336/EEC plus amendments |
Environment |
•Operating temperature: 5° to 45° C (41° to 113° F)
•Storage temperature: -30° to 60° C (-22° to 140° F)
•Transportation temperature: -30° to 60° C (-22° to 140° F)
•Operating humidity: 10%-80% RH
•Storage humidity: 10%-95% RH
•Operating shock: 1G, 11 ms 1/2 sine (Write) (DVD); 2G, 11 ms 1/2 sine (Write) (CD)
•Non-operating shock: 50G 11 ms 1/2 sine, power off, without disc
•Operating vibration: 0.2G RMS
•Non-operating vibration: 2G RMS
•Acoustics: 55 dB @ 50 cm distance (reading unbalanced media)
•Power requirements: 5V +/- 5%; 12V +/- 5%
•Power consumption: 25 watts maximum |
Methods, Standards, Formats |
•Supported Video formats: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AVI, QuickTime, WMV (requires Media Player 9)
•Video standards: NTSC, PAL
•Audio formats: WAV, MP3, WMA
•Logical recording format: UDF, ISO 9660, CD-DA, DVD-Video, VCD
•Write methods: Track at once, disc at once, (CD-RW and CD-R); Random Write/Overwrite (DVD+RW), Sequential Write (DVD+R,
DVD+R DL, DVD+RW), Multisession (DVD+R, DVD+R DL), Incremental (DVD-R/-RW), Multi-Border (DVD-R/-RW), Restricted overwrite (DVD-RW)
•Encoding method: EFM, EFM Plus |
Warranty |
•1-year hardware and software warranty from date of purchase.
•5-7 day turnaround on standard hardware unit exchange. (The turnaround time may vary depending on region.) |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:38 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
15:06 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
9:23 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
8:03 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:18 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
9:10 |
14. LG GSA-4120B (fw A116)
Drive |
LG GSA-4120B |
Media |
DVD |
CD |
Transfer Rate Read |
16X DVD-ROM |
40X CD-ROM |
10X DVD±R |
8X DVD±RW |
40X CD-RW |
2X, 3X (CLV), 5X (Z-CLV) DVD-RAM |
2.4X DVD+R9 |
Transfer Rate Write |
12X DVD+R Z-CLV |
40X CD-R Z-CLV |
8X DVD-R Z-CLV |
4X DVD±RW CLV |
24X CD-RW Z-CLV |
5X DVD-RAM Z-CLV |
2.4X DVD+R9 CLV |
Access Time |
145ms |
125ms |
Mechanism |
motorized Tray load mechanism for horizonal and vertical use |
Interface |
IDE / ATAPI |
Burst Transfer Rate |
PIO mode 4 / Ultra DMA 33 |
Cashe Memory |
2MB |
Audio |
headphone jack and volume control at front plus digital-out and line-out at the back (MPC compatible) |
Media/Modes supported |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-IReady, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, VideoCD, Hybrid CD |
Writing methods |
DAO(disc at once), SAO(session at once), TAO(track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession |
Weight |
0.9kgr |
Dimensions |
146(W) 184.7(D) 41.3(H) mm (without bezel) |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 4X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 4X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:06 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:21 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
4X |
14:23 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
7:53 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:47 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
4X |
14:06 |
15. LG GSA-4163B (fw A104)
Compatible Formats |
Write |
DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW |
Read |
DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM Mode 1,2, CD-DA, CD-I FMV, CD-ROM XA, Mixed CD, CD Extra, CD-Text, Video CD, Photo CD |
Write/Read Speed |
Write Speed |
DVD+R 2.4X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X
DVD+RW 2.4X, 4X, 8X
DVD+R DL 2.4X, 4X
DVD-R 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X
DVD-RW 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X
DVD-RAM 2X, 3X, 5X(Ver.2.2)
CD-R 4X, 8X, 16X, 24X, 32X, 40X
CD-RW 4X, 10X, 16X, 24X |
Read Speed |
DVD-R/-RW/-ROM 10X/8X/16X MAX
DVD+R/+RW/+R DL 10X/8X/8X
CD-ROM 40X Max |
Data Transfer Rate |
CD |
Max 6.0MB/S |
DVD |
Max 22.16MB/S |
Average Access Time |
CD |
125msec |
DVD-ROM/RAM |
145/165msec |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:11 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:25 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
7:45 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
7:43 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:43 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
6:37 |
16. LG GSA-5160B (fw A303)
Specifications |
Access time |
|
CD-ROM |
135msec |
DVD-RAM |
185msec |
DVD-ROM |
155msec |
Buffer Memory |
2MB with buffer under run technology |
Data transfer rate |
|
CD |
Max 6,000KB/s |
DVD |
Max 22,160KB/s |
Dimensions W x D x H (mm) |
161.8 x 242 x 51 |
Disc Loading Method |
Motorized Tray |
Interface type |
USB 2.0 by USB 2.0 converter cable |
OS-Compatability |
Windows 98SE, ME, 2K Professional, XP Home Edition, Professional |
Read |
|
DVD-RW / +RW |
8x Max |
DVD-R / +R |
10x Max |
CD-R |
40x Max |
CD-ROM |
40x Max |
CD-RW |
40x Max |
DVD-RAM |
2x (Ver.2.0), 2x, 3x ZCLV (Ver.2.1), 3~5x PCAV (Ver.2.1) |
DVD-ROM |
16x Max |
Supported disc Formats |
|
Write |
DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW |
Read |
DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM Mode 1,2, CD-DA, CD-I FMV, CD-ROM XA, Mixed CD, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-Plus, Photo-CD, Video CD |
Write |
|
CD-R |
4x, 8x, 16x CLV, 24x, 32x, 40x ZCLV |
CD-RW |
4x, 8x, 10x, 16x CLV, 24x ZCLV |
DVD+R |
2.4x, 4x CLV, 8x, 16x ZCLV |
DVD+RW |
4x CLV |
DVD-R |
2x, 4x 8x CLV |
DVD-RAM |
2x(Ver.2.0), 3x ZCLV, 3~5x PCAV (Ver.2.1) |
DVD-RW |
1x, 2x, 4x CLV |
Writing Method |
|
DVD+R |
Sequential Recording |
CD-R/RW |
Disk-at-once, Track-at-once, Session-at-once, Packet write |
D-RAM |
Random Write |
DVD-R /RW |
Disk-at-once, incremental recording, Restricted overwrite(DVD-RW only) |
DVD +RW |
Random Write |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 4X
Cannot access disc
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:14 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:24 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
7:59 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
7:50 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:49 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
4X |
17:01 |
17. LiteOn SOHW-1653S (fw CS0K)
DVD Family: |
|
Write |
DVD+R 16X(21600KB/sec) maximum by CAV |
|
DVD-R 12X(16200KB/sec) maximum by CAV |
|
DVD+R9 4X(5400KB/sec) maximum by CLV |
ReWrite |
DVD+RW 4X(5400KB/sec) by CLV |
|
DVD-RW 4X(5400KB/sec) by CLV |
Read |
16X(21600KB/sec) maximum by CAV |
Access time |
160ms |
CD Family : |
|
Write |
CD-R 48X(7200KB/sec) maximum by P-CAV |
ReWrite |
CD-RW 24X(3600KB/sec) maximum by Z-CLV in UltraSpeed disc |
Read |
48X(7200KB/sec) maximum by CAV |
Access time |
160ms |
Buffer Size : |
2MB |
PC Required : |
Pentium III 450MHz or faster CPU and 128MB or higher RAM are required 650MB HDD available capacity; and 5GB free space for creating a DVD image file |
Compatibility : |
MS-Windows 98 / NT4.0 / ME / 2000 / XP |
MTBF(Life) : |
70000 Hours |
S/N Ratio : |
>75dB |
Environment : |
|
Operating |
5 C to 45 C ;Relative Humidity: 15% to 80% |
Non-Operating |
-40 C to 60 C ; Relative Humidity: 15% to 95% |
Dimension : |
145(W) x 41.3(H) x 170(D) mm |
Weight : |
<0.9 Kg |
Voltage Requirements : |
+5V +/-5% and less than 100 mVp-p ripple voltage
+12V +/-5% and less than 200 mVp-p ripple voltage |
|
|
*1 |
SMART-BURN : Smart Monitoring & Adapting Recording Technology for BURNing. |
*2 |
SMART-X : Smart Monitoring & Adjusting Read-speed Technology for eXtraction. |
*3 |
VAS : Vibration Absorber System
|
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( CMC MAG AE1)
cannot access disc
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:24 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:42 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
8:52 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
8:57 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
7:59 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
6:13 |
18. LiteOn SOHW-1673S (fw JS05)
Model |
16X DVD Dual Drive with Double Layer Writing |
Interface: |
ATAPI/E-IDE |
Data Buffer Memory |
2MB |
Data Transfer Rate (max) |
|
DVD+R Writing |
16X |
DVD+R DL Writing |
4X |
DVD+RW Rewriting |
8X |
DVD-R |
16X |
DVD-RW Rewriting |
6X |
DVD-ROM Reading |
16X |
CD-R Writing |
48X |
CD-RW Rewriting |
24X |
CD-ROM Reading |
48X |
Random Acces Time |
120ms |
Support Media for Reading |
DVD : DVD Single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL (8.5GB) |
CD : All CD-ROM/R/RW formats |
Installation Angle |
Horizontal/Vertical |
Audio Specification |
|
Line output level |
0.85±0.15 Vrms |
S/N Ratio |
75dB |
Enviroment |
|
Temperature |
Operating: 5°C to 45°C |
Storage: -20°C to 60°C |
Humidity |
Operating: 15-80% ( Non-condensation) |
Power Requirement |
DC+12V±5%, DC+5V±5% |
Compatibility |
Windows 98 SE/ME/XP/2000 |
Physical Dimensions |
|
WxHxD |
145 x 41.3 x 170mm |
Weight |
0.9kg (typical) |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:16 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
15:01 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
8:52 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
9:00 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:38 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
6:19 |
19. NEC ND-3520A ( fw 1.04)
Drive |
NEC ND-3500A |
Media |
DVD |
CD |
Transfer Rate Write |
+R |
16x (9 - 22MBytes/sec) |
-R |
48x (3000-7200kBytes/sec) |
+R9 |
4x (5.5 MBytes/sec) |
2.4x (3.3 MByte/sec) |
+RW |
8x (11 MBytes/sec)
|
-RW |
24x (3000-3600kBytes/sec) |
-R |
16x ( 9 - 22MBytes/sec) |
-RW |
6x (8.2MBytes/sec) |
Transfer Rate Read
|
DVD-R 16x CAV (max 22000 kb/s) |
CD-R 48x CAV (max 4800 kb/s) |
DVD+R 16x CAV (max 22000 kb/s)
|
CD-RW 16x CLV (max 2400 kb/s) |
DVD+R9 4X CLV (5500 KByte/s) |
Mechanism |
motorized Tray load mechanism for horizontal and vertical use |
Interface |
IDE / ATAPI |
Burst Transfer Rate |
PIO mode 4 / Ultra DMA 33 |
Cashe Memory |
2MB |
Audio |
digital-out and line-out at the back (MPC compatible) |
Modes supported |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-IReady, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, VideoCD, Hybrid CD |
Writing methods |
DAO(disc at once), SAO(session at once), TAO(track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession |
Compatibility |
MPC Level 3, MultiRead, PC2001 |
Weight |
1.01 kgr |
Dimensions |
148mm x 42mm x 190mm |
- 4X DVD+R @ 8X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 12X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
8X |
9:35 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:25 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
9:48 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
9:47 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:49 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
12X |
7:04 |
20. NEC ND-3530A (fw 2.10)
Drive |
NEC ND-3530A |
Media |
DVD |
CD |
Transfer Rate Write |
+R |
16x (9 - 22MBytes/sec) |
-R |
48x (3000-7200kBytes/sec) |
+R9 |
6x (8.2MBytes/sec) |
4x (5.5 MBytes/sec) |
2.4x (3.3 MByte/sec) |
+RW |
8x (11 MBytes/sec)
|
-RW |
32x |
-R |
16x ( 9 - 22MBytes/sec) |
-R9 |
4x (5.5 MBytes/sec) |
-RW |
6x (8.2MBytes/sec) |
Transfer Rate Read
|
DVD-R 16x CAV (max 22000 kb/s) |
CD-R 48x CAV (max 4800 kb/s) |
DVD+R 16x CAV (max 22000 kb/s)
|
CD-RW 40x CAV |
DVD+R9 4X CLV (5500 KByte/s) |
Mechanism |
motorized Tray load mechanism for horizontal and vertical use |
Interface |
IDE / ATAPI |
Burst Transfer Rate |
PIO mode 4 / Ultra DMA 33 |
Cashe Memory |
2MB |
Audio |
digital-out and line-out at the back (MPC compatible) |
Modes supported |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-IReady, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, VideoCD, Hybrid CD |
Writing methods |
DAO(disc at once), SAO(session at once), TAO(track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession |
Compatibility |
MPC Level 3, MultiRead, PC2001 |
Weight |
1.01 kgr |
Dimensions |
148mm x 42mm x 190mm |
- 4X DVD+R @ 8X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 12X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
8X |
9:38 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:25 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
9:55 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
9:45 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:45 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
12X |
7:09 |
21. Philips DVDR16LS (fw P1.6)
Storage Media |
Access time (typical) : 120ms on CD, 140 ms on DVD
Disc capacity : 8.5 GB DVD+R DL,4.7 GB DVD+R/R
Mass storage class compliant : yes
Recording format : UDF and ISO 9660
Recording media : 8cm CDs (only in hor. pos.), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R double layer, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Supported formats : 8cm discs, CD-Audio, CD-Bridge, Stereo out (2 cinch), CD-I, CD-Recordable, CD-Rewritable, CD-ROM, CD-Text, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/R, DVD/RW, Photo CD
Write modes : Disc at once (DAO), Fixed packet, Multi session (MS), Over-burn writing, Packet writing, Raw mode burning, Session at once (SAO), Track at once (TAO), Variable packet
Reading speeds : 16x on DVD-ROM, 10x on DVD+R DL, 10x on DVD+R, 10x on DVD+RW, 10x on DVD-R, 10x on DVD-RW, 40x on CD-R, 32x on CD-RW
Recording speeds : 16x on DVD+R, 2.4x on DVD+R DL, 8x on DVD-R, 40x CD-R
Rewriting speeds : 4x on DVD+RW, 4x on DVD-RW, 24x CD-RW |
Connectivity |
Other connections : 12 V DC in, Analogue audio left / right out 2x, Master / slave select jumper, IDE interface connector |
Convenience |
Ease of installation : Plug & Play |
Accessories |
Included accessories : 4 mounting screws, CD-ROM with software & manual, Quick install guide, User manual, DVD+R 16x blank disc |
Software |
Ahead Nero Suite 6 : Nero Burning Rom 6, InCD 4, Nero Vision express 2, Nero media Player 1, EasyWrite Reader 4, Nero Burning Rights 1 |
System Requirements |
Hard disc space : 500MB
PC OS : Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP
Processor : Pentium III 500MHz or faster
RAM memory : 128 MB |
Dimensions |
Product dimension (WxDxH) inch : 20x15x4 cm
Product weight : 0.95 kg |
Power |
Adaptor type : DC 5V/12V
Power consumption : 25 W |
Technical specifications |
Humidity : 5 - 90 %RH (no condensation)
Operating temperature range : 5 - 50 °C
Safety standards : EN60950, EN60825,UL1950
EMC standards : EN55022, EMS55024,FCC Part 15
Access time : CD: <120msec (typical), DVD: <140msec (typical) |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:42 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
15:02 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
7:56 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
8:10 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:14 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
7:21 |
22. Philips DVDRW1640P (fw P.3.4)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI (Ultra DMA Mode 2) |
Writing Speed:
|
DVD+R: 16X, DVD-R: 8X, DVD±RW: 4X, DVD+R DL: 2.4X |
CD-R: 40X, CD-RW: 24X |
Read Speed:
|
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 10X max |
DVD-ROM: 16X, CD-R/RW: 40X |
Random Access: |
DVD: 140msec, CD: 120msec |
Buffer Size: |
2MB |
|
8cm discs, CD-Audio, CD-Bridge, Stereo out (2 cinch), CD-I, CD-Recordable, CD-Rewritable, CD-ROM, CD-Text, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/R, DVD/RW, Photo CD
|
Supported Writing Types:
|
Disc at once (DAO), Fixed packet, Multi session (MS), Over-burn writing, Packet writing, Raw mode burning, Session at once (SAO), Track at once (TAO), Variable packet |
Recording format : |
UDF and ISO 9660 |
Connectivity |
Other connections : 12 V DC in, Analogue audio left / right out 2x, Master / slave select jumper, IDE interface connector |
System Requirements : |
Hard disc space : 500MB
PC OS : Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP
Processor : Pentium III 500MHz or faster
RAM memory : 128 MB |
Dimensions : |
20x15x4 cm (WxDxH) inch |
Weight : |
0.95 kg |
Technical specifications : |
Humidity : 5 - 90 %RH (no condensation)
Operating temperature range : 5 - 50 °C
Safety standards : EN60950, EN60825,UL1950
EMC standards : EN55022, EMS55024,FCC Part 15 |
- 4X DVD+R @ 8X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
8X |
8:36 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:57 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
9:28 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
7:58 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
6:34 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
6:14 |
23. Pioneer DVR-107 (fw 1.21)
Interface |
ATA/ATAPI-5 |
IDE Data Transfer Mode PIO Mode 4, Multi Word DMA Mode 2, Ultra DMA Mode 2 |
Buffer Size |
|
2MB |
Write Speed |
DVD-R |
1X , 2X , 4X , 6X and 8X Z-CLV |
|
DVD-RW |
1X, 2X and 4X CLV |
|
DVD+R |
2.4X, 4X , 6X CLV and 8X Z-CLV |
|
DVD+RW |
2.4X and 4X CLV |
|
CD-R |
4X , 8X , 12X, 16X CLV and 24X Z-CLV |
|
CD-RW |
4X, 10X ,16X CLV and 24X Z-CLV |
Read Speed |
DVD-ROM (Single) |
5.0x-12X CAV |
|
DVD-ROM (Dual layer) |
3.3X-8.0X CAV |
|
DVD-R (4X media) |
3.3X-8.0X CAV |
|
DVD-RW (2X media) |
2X CLV |
|
DVD+R/+RW |
3.3X- 8.0X CAV |
|
DVD-RAM |
2.0X CLV |
|
DVD-Video (Single) |
2.0X-5X CAV |
|
DVD-Video (Dual) |
2.0X-5X CAV |
|
8cm DVD |
1.3X – 2.1X CAV |
|
CD-ROM/-R |
17.2X- 40X CAV |
|
CD-RW |
13.7X-32X CAV |
|
CD-DA (DAE) |
17.2X- 40X CAV |
|
CD-Audio Play |
4.3X-10X CAV |
|
Video CD |
4.0X CLV |
|
8cm CD (with Adapter) |
4.1X- 6.2X CAV |
Disc Format |
|
DVD single layer/Dual layer
DVD-R (Ver.1.0 for authoring 3.95GB & Ver.2.0 for authoring 4.7GB and general 4.7GB; But in case of write, General disc only.)
DVD-RW (Ver.1.0 &1.1)
DVD+R (Ver.1.0 & Ver.1.1)
DVD+RW (Ver.1.2)
DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0 & Ver.2.1)
CD-ROM Mode 1
CD-ROM XA Mode2 (form 1, form2) Video CD
Photo CD (single and multiple session)
CD-DA
CD-R
CD-RW (Supports AM2, Supports High Speed CD-RW, Support Ultra Speed CD-RW)
CD-Text |
Write Format |
|
DVD-R: Disc at Once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording
DVD-RW: Restricted Overwriting
DVD+R: Incremental recording,
DVD+RW: Random recording
CD-R and CD-RW: Disc at Once, Track at Once, Session at Once, Packet write |
Random Seek Time |
|
DVD (-R/RW)(+R/RW): 130 msec
DVD-RAM: 140 msec
CD: 120 msec |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 4X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:55 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:14 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
8:20 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
8:29 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:13 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
4X |
14:18 |
24. Pioneer DVR-108 (fw 1.19)
Drive |
Pioneer DVR-108 |
Media |
DVD |
CD |
Transfer Rate Read |
16X CAV SL DVD-ROM
12X CAV DL DVD-ROM |
40X CD-ROM CAV |
12X CAV DVD±R |
8X CAV DVD±RW |
32X CD-RW CAV |
2X CLV DVD-RAM |
8X CAV DVD+R9 |
Transfer Rate Write |
16X DVD±R Z-CLV |
32X CD-R Z-CLV |
4X DVD±RW CLV |
24X CD-RW Z-CLV |
4 DVD+R9 CLV |
Access Time |
145ms |
125ms |
Mechanism |
motorized Tray load mechanism for horizonal and vertical use |
Interface |
IDE / ATAPI |
Burst Transfer Rate |
PIO mode 4 / Ultra DMA 33 |
Cashe Memory |
2MB |
Supported Media formats |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-IReady, CD-Bridge, Photo-CD, VideoCD, Hybrid CD |
Audio |
headphone jack and volume control at front plus digital-out and line-out at the back (MPC compatible) |
Writing methods |
DAO(disc at once), SAO(session at once), TAO(track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession |
Weight |
1.1kgr |
Dimensions |
148(W) × 42.3(H) × 198(D) mm |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
13:53 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:41 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
12X |
6:44 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
12X |
6:44 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
6:44 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
6:26 |
25. Pioneer DVR-109 (fw 1.40)
DVD |
DVD-R*1, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+R DL*3 (Double Layer) DVD+RW |
CD |
CD-R 700(type 80), 650MB(type 74), CD-RW, Ultraspeed CD-RW, Highspeed CD-RW |
Read Support |
DVD |
DVD-ROM (single layer and DL), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+R DL*3 (Double Layer), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM (Non-cartridge DVD-RAM Version 2.0/2.1 only) |
CD |
CD-ROM(Mode 1), CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (form1, form 2), CD-DA, CD-Extra (CD Plus), Video CD, PhotoCD (single/multi-session), CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW (High-speed CD-RW, Ultra Speed CD-RW) |
Write Speed |
DVD-R |
16x, 12x, 8x, 6x, 4x, 2x, 1x |
DVD-RW |
6x, 4x, 2x, 1x |
DVD-R DL |
6x, 4x, 2x |
DVD+R |
16x, 12x, 8x, 6x, 4x. 2.4x |
DVD+RW |
8x, 6x, 4x, 2.4x |
DVD+R DL *3 |
6x, 4x, 2.4x |
CD-R |
40x, 32x, 24x, 16x, 10x, 4x |
CD-RW |
24x, 20x, 16x, 10x, 4x |
Read Speed |
DVD-ROM (single) |
Max 16x CAV |
DVD-ROM (dual) |
Max 12x CAV |
DVD-R, DVD+R |
Max 12x CAV |
DVD-RW,DVD+RW |
Max 8x CAV |
DVD+DL |
MAX 8x CAV |
DVD-RAM |
Max 2x CLV |
CD-ROM, CD-R |
Max 40x CAV |
CD-RW |
Max 32x CAV |
Mounting Orientation |
Horizontal and Verticle |
IDE Interface |
ATAPI PIO Mode 4, Multi word DMA Mode 2 16.6 Mbytes/sec. Ultra DMA mode 4 |
66.6 MBytes/sec. |
Data Buffer (size) |
2 MBytes (Write, Read) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
148mm x 42.3mm x 180mm |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 4X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 12X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:05 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:50 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
8:01 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
4X |
7:05 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
12X |
7:13 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
12X |
8:07 |
26. Plextor PX-712A (fw 1.06)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI (Ultra DMA Mode 2) |
Writing Speed: |
DVD+R: 12X / -R: 8X, DVD+RW: 4X, DVD-RW: 4X |
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CD-R: 48X, CD-RW: 24X |
Read Speed: |
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 12X |
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DVD-ROM: 16X, CD-R/RW: 40X/48X |
Random Access: |
DVD: 150msec, CD: 100msec |
Buffer Size: |
8MB |
Supported Disc Formats: |
DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD Video, Multi Border (closed disc read only), Multi-session, DVD+VR, DVD-VR (Read only) |
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CD-R/RW: CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM Mode 2, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-I, Multi-session, CD-Text, UDF, CD+G |
Supported Writing Types: |
DVD+R/+RW: Sequential write, Random access write, Multi-session and DVD+MRW (Mt. Rainier) |
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DVD-R/ -RW: Disc-at-once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording, Restricted overwriting |
CD-R/RW: Track-at-once, Disc-at-once, Session-at-once, Multi-session, Fixed and Variable Packet Writing, CD-MRW (Mt. Rainier) |
- 4X DVD+R @ 8X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 8X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
8X |
7:32 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:49 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
7:52 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
10:13 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
7:58 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
8X |
7:30 |
27. Plextor PX-716A (fw 1.06)
Data Transfer Rate |
Burst |
66MB/s |
Write |
DVD+R |
DVD-R |
CD-R |
16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV) 12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV) 6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV) 6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV) 4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV) 2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV) DVD+R DL 4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV) 2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV) |
16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV) 12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV) 6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV) 6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV) 4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV) 2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV) |
48x: 7.200KB/s (CAV) 32x: 4.800KB/s (PCAV) 16x: 2.400KB/s (CLV) 8x: 1.200KB/s (CLV) 4x: 600KB/s (CLV) |
ReWrite |
DVD+RW |
DVD-RW |
CD-RW |
6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV) 6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV) 4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV) 2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV) |
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV) 2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV) 1x: 1.385KB/s (CLV) |
24x: 3.600KB/s (PCAV) 10x: 1.500KB/s (CLV) 4x: 600KB/s (CLV) |
Read |
DVD-ROM |
CD-ROM |
6-16x CAV 5-12x CAV 3-8x CAV 2-5x CAV 2x CLV |
20-48x CAV 17-40x CAV 14-32x CAV 10-24x CAV 8x CLV 4x CLV |
Access Time |
<150ms (DVD) <100ms (CD) |
Data Buffer |
8MB |
Error Rate |
Mode1: less than 10-12bits Mode2: less than 10-9bits |
MTBF |
60.000 POH |
Tray Loading Eject |
50.000 times |
Warranty |
2 year Fast Warranty Service (in EU, Norway and Switzerland: Collect & Return); 1 year in other countries |
Dimensions |
146 x 41,3 x 170 mm |
Weight |
1 kg |
- 4X DVD+R @ 8X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 12X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
8X |
9:14 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:55 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
12X |
9:04 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
8:11 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:21 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
6:07 |
28. Ricoh MP5316DA (fw 2B.9)
- 4X DVD+R @ 8X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 4X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
8X |
9:37 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:20 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
9:40 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
9:39 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:48 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
4X |
14:14 |
29. Samsung TS-H552B (fw TS09)
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16X (21.6MB/sec)
2.4X (3.24MB/sec)
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8X (10.8MB/sec)
8X (10.8MB/sec)
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PIO Mode 4 (16.6MB/sec)
Ultra DMA Mode 2 (33.3MB/sec) |
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DVD : 130ms
CD : 110ms |
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DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I(FMV), CD-Extra, CD-TEXT |
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2MB |
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148.2x 42x 184 |
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0.76 |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
Failed while burning in Nero all three times tested
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:21 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:38 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
8:02 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
n/a |
n/a |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
8:06 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
6:28 |
30. Toshiba SD-R5372 (fw TU55)
Average Random Access Time: |
DVD-ROM (16X) |
120ms |
CD-ROM (40X) |
100ms |
DVD-RAM (2X) |
200ms |
Average Random Seek Time |
DVD-ROM (12X) |
115ms |
CD-ROM (40X) |
100ms |
DVD-RAM (2X) |
160ms |
Sustained Data Transfer Rate: |
DVD-ROM |
21,632KByte/s |
DVD±R |
16,224KByte/s |
DVD+R DL |
10,816KByte/s |
CD-ROM/-R |
7,200 KByte/s |
DVD-RAM |
2,704 KByte/s |
Burst: |
Multi Word DMA Mode 2 (ATAPI) |
16.7MB/sec |
PIO Mode 4 (ATAPI) |
16.7MB/sec |
Ultra DMA |
33.3MB/sec |
Physical Characteristics: |
Dimensions |
1.63" x 5.75" x 7.46" (41.5mm x 146mm x 189.5mm) |
Weight |
2.20 lbs. (1.0kg) |
Supported Disc Formats: |
Write |
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Ultra Speed CD-RW |
Read |
DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-DA, CD+G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multi-session CD (Photo CD, CD-Extra, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW) |
Environmental: |
Operation Temperature |
41°F - 122°F (5°C to 50°C) |
Other: |
Buffer Size |
2MB |
Power Requirements |
DC 5V/12V |
MTBF |
100,000 POH |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 4X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:22 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:45 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
9:39 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
4X |
14:42 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
14:47 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
6:01 |
31. Waitec Action 16 (fw BSX1)
Interface: |
E-IDE/ATAPI |
Write Speeds: |
DVD+R:16X / -R: 8X, DVD+R9:2.4X DVD+RW: 4X, DVD-RW: 4X |
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CD-R: 48X, CD-RW: 24X |
Read Speeds: |
DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW: 8X |
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DVD-ROM: 16X, CD-R/RW: 48X |
Random Access: |
DVD: 160msec, CD: 160msec |
Buffer Size: |
2MB |
Supported Disc Formats:
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DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R,
DVD+R9, DVD-RW, CD-Extra, CD-I, CD-ROM, Audio CD, CDR,CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD Test, Photo CD,
Hybrid CD |
Supported Writing Types: |
DVD±RW: Disc-at-once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording, Restricted overwriting |
CD-R/RW: Variable Packet, TAO, SAO, DAO, Raw Mode Burning & Over-Burn |
Software Details: |
Nero Express 6, Nero InCD, Nero Vision Express 2, Nero BackITup, Nero Showtime, Nero Recode 2, Nero Cover-Designer, Nero Tool Kit, PhotoShow Deluxe |
- 4X DVD+R @ 4X
- 4X DVD-R @ 4X
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( TTG02)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( RITEK G05)
- 8X DVD-R @ 8X ( CMC MAG AE1)
- 16X DVD+R @ 16X ( CMC MAG M01)
- Summary
Media |
Code ID |
Speed |
Time |
4X DVD+R |
RICOHJPNR01 |
4X |
14:20 |
4X DVD-R |
RITEK G04 |
4X |
14:24 |
8X DVD-R |
TTG02 |
8X |
9:14 |
8X DVD-R |
RITEK G05 |
8X |
9:18 |
8X DVD-R pr. |
CMC MAG AE1 |
8X |
9:16 |
16X DVD+R |
CMC MAG M01 |
16X |
6:18 |
32. Conclusion
In the following graphs we present the maximum PIE values for each disc and burner combination, as they were reported
by Plextools. According to the DVD specifications, the PIE level should be
below 280.
The red bars indicate either reported errors where the reading
process stopped while Plextools reported POF errors or the drive couldn't access the disc.
In general, according to the resulting measurements, the error levels are very good, lower than 280 PIE. Noteworthy is the fact that almost all of the discs
which
were
recorded
were read successfully by our drives and at high speed.
You can always discuss and share your experiences with these media in our forum.