Sanyo CRD-BP4-1400P CD-RW

Review Pages

1. First 16x CLV writing CDR-W drive!
2. Data Tests
3. RW reading tests
4. DAE Tests
5. CDR Tests
6. RW Writing Tests
7. Conclusion

Sanyo CRD-BP4/1400P CDR-W - Page 7

Conclusion

Positive (+)	Negative (-)
- First real 16x writer on the market - Improved BURN-Proof technology - Best DATA reading performance around - Very good DAE ripping performance around - Supports HS RW standard (10x re-write) - Supports DAO-RAW - Supports CD-Text - Supports Overburning (write up to 93mins) - Low noise when reading at max speed	- Not so good CloneCD performance - Doesn't support reading of SubChannel data - Bad packet writing performance

The Sanyo CRD-BP4/1400P are the first *real* 16x writers on the market. Burning a full 74min CD under 5mins sounds very attractive! However in order to get that performance you will need 16x certified media. The reading speed for both drives is very good and the re-write speed (10x) works fine. If you add the improved BURN-Proof technology and the DAO-RAW feature you have a killer combo ready take away your Xmas savings!

The competition from Yamaha 16x drive still is hot since the Sanyo drives are expected to hit the market first quarter of 2001. The only manufacturer for sure which will use Sanyo drives seems to be TDK (expected at January 2001 in Europe). There are still many other manufacturers (Plextor, LG, Teac, Verbatim, Iomega, Lacie) which possible ship 16x drives but there is no info about possible shipping date.