LiteOn Slimtype SDW-431SX - Page 2

Data CD Reading Tests

In order to test the reading performance of the LiteOn drive, we used the latest version of NeroCDSpeed with different CD media formats.

- Pressed CD results (Click for CDSpeed results)

To check the reading performance of the LiteOn with pressed CD media, we used NeroCDSpeed and a data pressed disc.

The reading performance of the external Slimtype LiteOn SDW431-S was quite acceptable, managing to reach and slightly surpass the 24X maximum reading speed as stated in the manufacturer' s specifications, with CAV strategy. The seek times test graph showed that the drive was fast but not the fastest of the comparison.

- CD-R results (Click for CDSpeed results)

To check the reading performance of LiteOn with CDR media, we used NeroCDSpeed and a clone of the previous tested pressed media.

With results very similar to those with the pressed disc, the reading test with CD-R media finished with an end speed of 24.81X and quite fast seek times.

- ReWritable Media (Click for CDSpeed results)

To check the reading performance of the LiteOn with HS-RW media, we used NeroCDSpeed and a HSRW disc from Mitsubishi Chemicals.

The reading performance of the LiteOn with CD-RW media was again very similar to the results of previously tested media of the CD family. CAV reading strategy and end speed at 24.06X were the results that NeroCDSpeed reported.