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» VLC 1.0 Launched

VLC media player 1.0.0 codenamed Goldeneye Videolan available now download.

» iPod Touch Get Camera?

According reports Apple ordered a large amount cameras normally in iPhones suggesting an upcoming iPod Touch include cameras.

» Ritek Double Blu-ray Production

Ritek expand monthly Blu-ray Disc (BD) capacity one million discs currently two million discs in third quarter 2009.

» $1 A Night Blockbuster Kiosks

In seems a response competition RedBox Blockbuster halve price kiosk DVD rentals.

» 3D TV Round Corner?

One analystâ€™s recent claim sales 3D TVs truly take off 2011 far-fetched a rival market watcher claimed.

» Nero Burning ROM v 5.5.10.42

The latest version daddy DVD software.

» Pioneer A05 v1.33 Official

Official Pioneer A05 Firmware Version 1.33

» A04 Official Version 1.41

Click here our review different AO4 firmware versions see best you.

» DivX 5.04

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» DivX 5.04 Pro

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» CMC Silver TTH02 16x Speed DVD-R Media

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I just sent a few samples new 16x speed DVD-R media a popular on-line store. media manufactured CMC TDK specifications mid TTH02. discs pre-release samples yet unbranded plain silver top surface underside a smooth light purple dye a clear center ring marking DVD-R 4906A2 silver ring batch code MTP******* adjacent center hole. edges smooth excess glue protrusions

00000000 00 6C 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 52 00 02 84 0D 12 .l...@....R.....
00000010 98 99 90 00 03 54 54 48 30 32 00 00 04 00 00 00 .....TTH02......
00000020 00 00 00 00 05 88 80 00 00 00 02 00 06 09 0A 15 ................
00000030 98 89 90 00 07 88 80 00 00 00 00 00 08 07 14 0A ................
00000040 0E 09 04 00 09 95 07 0D 0B 88 88 00 0A 80 00 00 ................
00000050 00 00 10 00 0B 06 17 15 B8 99 85 00 0C B8 9A 32 ...............2
00000060 03 20 32 00 0D 00 00 D0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 . 2.............

Pioneer DVR-109 v1.50

NEC ND-3520AW v3.04

CAV 16x Speed The Pioneer 109 managed a burn up 16x maximum in 5min 58sec			CAV 16x Speed NEC ND3520AW reached 16X burn in 5min.58sec

PI start 10 gradually increasing up a peak 224 end just a little high (but accepted maximum I allow 300) Jitter steady increase 10% & 15% an average 12% good result here PIF apart 2 minor spikes 19 virtually non existent			PI apart one spike 119 reaches a maximum 80. A good result Jitter fairly constant remains in 10% - 15% range PIF is virtually nil

Perfect			Perfect
BENQ DW1620 B7T9			Pioneer DVR-106D v1.08 4x Speed

P-CAV increase 6x 12x speed maximum I could get. Later firmwares only reached 8X maximum			CLV 4x speed

PI 20 - 84 large fluctuations a good scan Jitter good results here average 11% PIF virtually non existent			PI Peaks just over 100 good especially a 4x drive 16x media Jitter Very good averaging 10.2% PIF next nothing

Some fluctuations 3.5gig errors. 8x burn later firmware produced a perfect graph click graph see			A few minor fluctuations an otherwise perfect scan

The scans media good show an increase in errors expected outer edge high speed burn area cause any concern speed scans virtually perfect exception Benq 12x scan I put down irregularities drive prefers DVD+R DVD-R media. There problems playback any burns in my variety DVD players.
We another disc add my collection.

» DATAWRITE OPTIMA BLUE 8X DVD-R

Link: For other reviews media

RITEKG05

This disc RITEKG05 media code deep purple dye. top surface a nice pastel shade blue Description DVD logo & Datasafe logo stencil cut out reveal silver backing dye. Datawrite in yellow exaggerated "w" in red. color scheme pleasant eye one nicest come Datawrite stable. center ring clear batch number stamped around center hole. rim fairly smooth only minor irregularities in glue

00000000 00 6C 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 52 00 02 86 0E 11 .l...@....R.....
00000010 98 9A 80 00 03 52 49 54 45 4B 47 00 04 30 35 00 .....RITEKG..05.
00000020 00 00 00 00 05 88 80 00 00 00 02 00 06 08 12 11 ................
00000030 98 9A 80 00 07 88 80 00 00 00 00 00 08 06 18 0D ................
00000040 10 07 07 00 09 97 06 0C 0B 70 88 00 0A 80 00 00 .........p......
00000050 00 00 10 00 0B 04 1D 17 B8 88 75 00 0C 89 AC 98 ..........u.....
00000060 81 00 10 00 0D 00 00 D0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

Pioneer DVR-109 v1.50

NEC ND-3520AW v3.04

Although media had available write speed 12x I was only able write a maximum ZCLV 8x large dip in middle graph where 8-12x transition should been.		ZCLV Typical 3 stage transition up 8x speed

Good round graph a PI peak only 30 large fluctuations Jitter fairly constant averaging 11.4 PIF almost nil		Good round graph a PI blip 6-8x transition a peak 416 edge Jitter fluctuates two speed transition points average 13.6 a peak end 32.3 (just a bit high) PIF is almost nil right up 4 gig when rises a peak 21

Good speed scan minor blip in middle down background processes whilst scanning		Good scan up 4 gig a few blips outer edge consistent PI/PIF graphs
BENQ DW1620 B7U9		Pioneer DVR-106D 4x Speed

PCAV increase 6x 8x speed		CLV 4x speed

Good round graph a PI starting 5 gradual increase a maximum 21 latter half large fluctuations Jitter fairly constant averaging 11.3 PIF almost nil		Good round graph a PI starting under 10 gradual increase a maximum 37 end large fluctuations Jitter fairly constant averaging 11.1 PIF almost nil good round graph

Good scan up 4gig a few dips outer edge		Good scan up 4.2gig a few dips outer edge

The PI/PIF & jitter scans show good results media Pioneer DVR-109speed test good. dips in speed tests other drives did result in any read errors playback video content did falter in players I tested in so detrimental playback
I give media another thumbs up.

» DATAWRITE TITANIUM FULL FACE PRINTABLE MCC03RG20 16X DVD-R

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& PHILIPS MCC03RG20 16X speed DVD-R

I fortunate receive samples media my test results show brands similar I am treating disc being same.
The Titanium full face printable packed in a 25 piece cake-tub disc a smooth matt white surface 118 x 24 marginally smaller other full face printable media (118 x 22).
The inner non printable area clear engraved in is
MAPA08 JB08045406 5
On underside in unused area dye printed
ZD3148-DVR-J47C1
Philips packed in a 50 piece cake-tub media a laser cut type matt silvery gold finish PHILIPS cut out in silver printing DVD-R underneath in maroon rating 1-16x 4.7GB 120mins stencil cut bottom in maroon. specific area surface write print contents. inner clear ring had engraved in it
MAP633 JC13010634 5
On underside in unburned area dye was printed
ZD3177-DVR-J47C1
burning surface even without blemishes a light purple in color edges discs smooth even so there should a good balance disc.
00000000 00 EA 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 52 00 02 85 0D 0E .....@....R.....
00000010 88 9A 80 00 03 4D 43 43 20 30 33 00 04 52 47 32 .....MCC 03..RG2
00000020 30 20 20 00 05 88 80 00 00 00 02 00 06 09 0B 14 0 .............

Pioneer DVR-109 v1.40

NEC ND-3520AW v3.04

This disc was able reach maximum burning speed 16x			disc also reached 16x maximum burning speed

PI starts very low below 10 showing any significant increase until just under 3 gig when rose just under 20 a couple minor peaks followed two peaks reaching a maximum only 48 near outer edge Jitter starting 10% rising 12.5% end a fluctuations an overall average 11.6% PIF apart 5 minor peaks virtually non existent			PI starts well below 10 remains so up 4gig when rises 15 there one spike 51 in middle scan otherwise a very good scan indeed Jitter 11-12% most scan except a large peak end i put down reader rather he burner PIF apart 1 minor peak virtually non existent

Speed test shows a perfect curve			Speed test shows another perfect curve

Movie Title			Movie Title
Pioneer DVR-109			NEC ND-3520A

PI starts very low below 10 showing any significant increase until just under 3 gig when rose a maximum 70 near outer edge Jitter starting 10% rising 12.5% end a few fluctuations an overall average 11.6% PIF apart 4 minor peaks virtually non existent			PI starts well below 10 remains so up 4gig when rises just over 10. There one spike 47 in middle scan otherwise an average only 6 a very good scan indeed Jitter 11-12% most scan except a large peak end i put down reader rather he burner PIF apart 2 minor peaks virtually non existent

Speed test shows another perfect curve			Speed test shows another perfect curve

Philips MCC03RG20 16x speed media			Philips MCC03RG20 16x speed media



above 3 tests Philips MCC03RG20 in Pioneer DVR-109 drive show media behaves in a similar way Titanium media			The above 3 tests Philips MCC03RG20 in NEC ND-3520drive show media behaves in a similar way Titanium media
Pioneer DVR-106D 4x Speed			Pioneer DVR-106D 4x Speed

PI peak 9 average 5 leaves me speechless Jitter starting 10% rising a peak of11.6% end sharp fluctuations an overall average 10.4% PIF peak 1 total 49 could much better virtually non existent The results old drive astounding leaving me lost words			Speed test shows another perfect curve

This 16x TITANIUM media I expected DataWrite I was advised going use CMCMAG media similar media I tested in December. I can say I am disappointed media gives full 16x speed burning capabilities excellent results especially speed read graphs PERFECT. Playback video content quick starting responsive chapter skipping without any picture freezing. discs I can recommend in printable non printable versions. Datawrite WATCH OUT Philips equaling in media quality stakes

» RITEK 16X SILVER DVD-R "RITEKF1"

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I today fortunate receive pre-production samples Ritek's new 16X DVD-R media although I am assured rated 16x speed my NEC & Pioneer only write 12x speed maximum. discs normal silver unbranded sample media underside dye being purple deep G04/5 media inner seal a gold ring. outer rim smooth excess adhesive inner ring code :- H4-07F60503173749A07 ring nearest dye number :- DR5F80K-00005 disc rim sealed well once split easily separated I felt inner seal was very strong. dye layer was adhered halves disc bending double cause shatter showing plastic a little brittle side could result in discs cracking center hole prolonged use.

00000000 00 EA 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 52 00 02 87 0D 13 .....@....R.....
00000010 87 88 90 00 03 52 49 54 45 4B 46 00 04 31 00 00 .....RITEKF..1..
00000020 00 00 00 00 05 88 80 00 00 00 02 00 06 09 0F 15 ................

Pioneer DVR-109 v1.40

NEC ND-3520AW v3.04

This burn reached 12x burn in just 2 steps burning in just over 7 minutes			This burn reached 12x speed in 4 steps addition 10x burn making a little faster just under 7 minutes

PI starting & finished around 120 a really low reading 8x burn area. Good overall I preferred see lower in 6x 12x speed burn regions Jitter starting 12.5% then dropping 10% 6-8x speed transition rising steadily 15% end scan PIF clear up until 4gig where there a small cluster reaching a mere 3max			PI starting 60 reducing nicely 8x & 10x burn areas increasing again 12x burn area pattern similar Pioneer burn half errors Jitter starting 15% dropping 11% 6x 8x transition a slight rise up 14% PIF Two negligible clusters end scale

The speed tests drives PERFECT showing exceptional readability media			Could better
Title Set Pioneer DVR-109			Title Set NEC ND-3520A

Burn time @ 12x speed 7mins 40 PI test burn shows a high start just under 120 dropping below 10 6x-8x transition then continuing steadily hardly reaching 20 rest scan Jitter hovers steady 10% & 15% PIF negligible only 20 throughout entire scan			Burn time @ 12x speed 7mins 25 PI starts 60 reducing nicely 8x & 10x burn rising an average 150 12x burn Jitter 12% up 12x burn when jumps up 15% PIF shows throughout entire 12x burn area never goes above 5 still very low

The speed tests drives PERFECT showing exceptional readability media			Could better

PIONEER DVR-106			PIONEER DVR-106

Burn time @ 4x speed 15mins 03 PI starts 80 rising a maximum just over 160 being fairly constant shows media stable throughout whole disc Jitter nice & smooth level an average 12.7% PIF virtually non existent			A perfect graph up Best

media only burns 12x speed drives I am results I can see reason why should give good results 16x speed when drives firmware support it. drives show best burning speed media 8x a rise in errors 6x & 12x speed errors well acceptable limits show detrimental results when played back my DVD players PIF error rate exceptionally low scans speed tests show a perfect graph.
The graph produced old 106 drive higher overall well acceptable limits a good graph shows media it's best when burnt a higher speed 4x speed drive capable
Overall media produced good burns perfect speed curves time a very good media 12x speed burning I now just need wait see how performs the16x speed rated when burner's firmware permits

In comparison CMCMAG AM3 discs reviewed end last year CMC discs edge when comes burning lower & high speed ends CMC media does burn 16x speed Pioneer & NEC stock firmware.

» RiDisc Xtreme 8x speed DVD-R

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Second test high speed burners see how perform RiDisc Xtreme 8X speed DVD-R media RITEKG05 mid code.
disc marks beloved return much loved deep purple RITEKG05 dye top surface described red I prefer say a maroon colour

00 6C 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 52 00 02 86 0E 11 .L...@....R..... 98 9A 80 00 03 52 49 54 45 4B 47 00 04 30 35 00 .....RITEKG..05. 00 00 00 00 05 88 80 00 00 00 02 00 06 08 12 11 ................ 98 9A 80 00 07 88 80 00 00 00 00 00 08 06 18 0D ................ 10 07 07 00 09 97 06 0C 0B 70 88 00 0A 80 00 00 .........P...... 00 00 10 00 0B 04 1D 17 B8 88 75 00 0C 89 AC 98 ..........U..... 81 00 10 00 0D 00 00 D0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

Pioneer DVR-109 v1.17

NEC ND-3520A v1.04

The Pioneer DVR-109 burning pattern other 8X speed media although DVDInfoPro showed 12x speed burning capability did happen in burn process. test burn took 8:25 title burn took 8:45 Here we 3 tier burning pattern typical burner we can see a drop in burning speed last 200meg burn. test burn took 9:53 title took 10:17

PI average 18 & peak 56 good results although scan even overhaul readings low. Jitter fairly steady an average 11.4 PIF very low peaking a mere 3 PI an average 60 peaking just over 160 outer edge being high my standards well acceptable limits . Jitter shows a sharp increase 4x - 6x speed transition settles down 6x -8x speed transition an overhaul average 13.5%. PIF low just 3 minor spikes

Speed graph a good graph a minor glitch just over 4 gig point insufficient any concern
A good graph up 3.5 gig where there sharp dips in speed scan although give cause concern there read errors playback problems

These last two graphs represent performance an old 4x speed Pioneer DVR-106 burner

PI averaging 101 peaking 168 & although higher I well acceptable limits. Jitter stable an average 12.2% PIF virtually none existent Read speed shows a disappointing graph 2.5 gig although there reed errors there was problems in playback.

discs produce good burns Pioneer 109 8x speed produce acceptable burns NEC 8x speed 4x speed DVR-106. although there dips in reading curve NEC DVR-106 there apparent problems in playback. Playback compatibility good amongst my range DVD players I hesitate recommend media