Yamaha CRW2100E CD-RW
8. Conclusion
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Conclusion
Positive (+) : |
Negative (-) : |
- First 16x writer on the market |
- Not true 10x re-write drive :( |
The Yamaha CRW2100E is a very interesting drive from many aspects. It is the first drive that supports 16x writing speed and 40x reading speed. Those two features are the best weapons against the hard competition from other manufacturers. However there are some features, which don't help the drive to claim the title of the best recorder around. The lack of 10x writing speed and of any anti-coaster technology is what really you will miss from the drive. The long awaited DAO-RAW feature is added ,with v1.0h firmware, and will be useful for power users.
So we will come again in the position of the possible buyer and we will wonder ourselves why or not should buy the drive. You must read our review carefully and decide. As almost every drive we have tested is has some positive and negative points, which will determine your final decision. The Yamaha's CRW2100E, which supports 16x writing speed, is the fastest drive around until other manufactures ship their 16x solutions. When this should happen? It is unclear yet but we suspect after in the first quarter of 2001...