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» SMILEY vs MOVIESTYLE 16x DVD-R

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SMILEY MCC03RG20
Media Type 16X DVD-R

MOVIESTYLE TTH02
Media Type 16X DVD-R

Overview
For my next test in series I chosen two Budget range 16x speed DVD-R Media. SMILEY face MCC03RG20 mid MovieStyle TTH02 mid marketed under 01ne brand name.
These Budget media types can picked up bargain prices. worth
Under Microscope
The drives I am in test most common ones most using.
If sure drive try buy a sample disc pack one online retailers ask local shop can sell individually just sure.
A recording drives Nero C D/DVD Speed burn ISO mode a burn speed graph obtained then tested DVDInfoPro Testing software who's files dvd-recordable proud host.

If click image relevant drive below graphs come up in a popup window. TESTLAB DRIVES

Conclusion
The SMILEY wins hands down in test although there a few disappointing scans most media usable out my tests I only had two discs I reject. budget media discs IMO represent value money
If want a budget disc then won't go far wrong need selective depending burner you sure just buy a single tub & try drive break bank.

Rating
SMILEY MCC03RG20		MOVIESTYLE TTH02
Compatibility: Burn Quality: Value Money @ 11p Overall:	100% 91% 97% 92%		Compatibility: Burn Quality: Value Money @ 20p Overall:	90% 87% 93% 90%

» Datawrite Titanium vs RiDisc 16X Speed DVD+R

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This next tests 2 popular 16x speed DVD+R discs
DataWrite Titanium PRODISCR04 & RiDisc Purple top CMCMAGM01
I burnt medias in 10 different 16x speed drives below can see a comparison my results. I indicated burn two I consider best comparing graph results side side.


TITANIUM GREY PRODISCR04 Media Type 16X DVD+R	RIDISC Purple CMCMAGM01 Media Type 16X DVD+R
08 02 00 00 A1 0F 02 00 00 03 00 00 00 26 05 3F .............&. 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 50 52 4F 44 49 53 43 00 52 .......PRODISC.R 30 34 04 38 23 54 37 0F 02 54 6B 02 94 63 15 15 04.8#T7..Tk..c.. 0B 0A 08 08 01 1C 1E 0B 0C 12 12 01 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 00 00 00 01 00 38 38 02 2C 64 0C 0C 22 22 10 ......88.,d.."". 0E 12 12 01 00 00 02 2C 64 0C 0C 22 22 10 0E 12 .......,d..""... 12 01 00 00 02 00 54 70 02 38 62 41 20 19 0A 08 ......Tp.8bA ... 01 20 00 00 00 00 02 4A 63 54 20 14 0A 09 01 20 . .....JcT .... 00 00 00 2C 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ...,............	08 02 00 00 A1 0F 02 00 00 03 00 00 00 26 05 3F .............&. 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 43 4D 43 20 4D 41 47 00 4D .......CMC MAG.M 30 31 00 38 23 54 37 18 00 3E 6E 00 70 62 15 15 01.8#T7..>n.pb.. 0B 0B 08 08 01 19 1B 0B 0B 0E 0F 01 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 00 00 00 01 00 38 38 00 1D 62 35 07 30 22 10 ......88..b5.0". 08 20 1C 01 00 00 00 1D 62 35 07 30 22 10 08 20 . ......b5.0".. 1C 01 00 00 02 00 54 70 02 38 5F 56 20 14 0B 0B ......Tp.8_V ... 01 18 00 00 00 00 02 3D 5D 7A 20 14 0C 0A 01 18 .......=]z ..... 00 00 00 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
Pioneer DVR-110D v1.17	Pioneer DVR-110D v1.17
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed 16.0x 22160KBp Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

WIN --- The drive managed & sustained maximum write speed 12x	LOSE --- drives maximum speed only 8x

WIN --- A good result a maximum PI 24 smooth jitter & PIF under 10	LOSE --- Still a good graph PI maximum 35 smooth jitter & PIF under 7.5

EQUAL --- burns produced smooth graphs	EQUAL --- burns produced smooth graphs
Pioneer DVR-109 v1.58	Pioneer DVR-109v1.58
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed 16.0x 22160KBp Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

EQUAL --- burns reached & sustained 12x speed finished in 7 min 16	EQUAL --- burns reached & sustained 12x speed finished in 7 min 16

LOSE --- A good graph an acceptable PI rise end Jitter & PIF good	WIN --- Very good scans

EQUAL--Very good speed graph	EQUAL--Very good speed graph
Pioneer DVR-108 v1.20	Pioneer DVR-108 v1.20
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed 16.0x 22160KBp Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

EQUAL --- discs reached & sustained 16x speed burning 1 second other	EQUAL --- discs reached & sustained 16x speed burning 1 second other

WIN --- Good round PI reaching a maximum 40	LOSE---The PI errors too high end

WIN---A good smooth speed graph	LOSE--Slight irregularities end scan


TITANIUM GREY PRODISCR04 Media Type 16X DVD+R	RIDISC Purple CMCMAGM01 Media Type 16X DVD+R
PLEXTOR PX-716A v1.08	PLEXTOR PX-716A v1.08
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed 16.0x 22160KBp Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

LOSE --- Burn speed dropped down dramatically just reaching 14x speed	WIN---Almost reached 16x speed a slight drop 12x 4gig

WIN --- A nice PI graph slight Jitter irregularities	LOSE --- A good PI graph low readings peak makes total high

LOSE --- A bad dip in read speed graph	WIN --- A perfect graph
PHILIPS PBDV1640P vB3.4	PHILIPS PBDV1640P vB3.4
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed 16.0x 22160KBp Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps

EQUAL---Both discs reached maximum 16x speed finished seconds other	EQUAL---Both discs reached maximum 16x speed finished seconds other

WIN --- Although PI total slightly higher there peak end resulting in a good graph	LOSE --- A good graph PI peak 207 end spoils overall result

LOSE--- irregularities towards end	WIN---A good smooth curve
MAD DOG MD-16XDVD9A2 v1.F3	MAD DOG MD-16XDVD9A2 v1.F3
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed 16.0x 22160KBp Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

LOSE --- Burn speed faltered reached 13x speed	WIN --- discs managed reach maximum burning speed 16X

WIN --- Apart one spike start - A good PI graph disappointing PIF errors edge	LOSE --- A good start rising almost unacceptable limits near end disappointing PIF errors edge

WIN --- PERFECT	LOSE --- Disappointing irregularities end consistent PI error rate
BENQ DVD DD DW1620 vB7W9	BENQ DVD DD DW1620 vB7W9
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed 16.0x 22160KBp Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps

LOSE --- Only managed 8sx speed when Available Write Descriptor 16x speed	WIN --- Almost managed 16x speed just faltering 15x speed

LOSE --- Although total PI errors lower go above acceptable limits end scan Jitter also rises a high level end	WIN --- An acceptable result a little high

LOSE --- Disappointing result edge consistent PI & Jitter results	WIN---A Good smooth graph


TITANIUM GREY PRODISCR04 Media Type 16X DVD+R	RIDISC Purple CMCMAGM01 Media Type 16X DVD+R
PHILIPS PBDV16LSP1 vB1.8	PHILIPS PBDV16LSP1 vB1.8
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed 16.0x 22160KBp Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps

LOSE --- Drops in speed 3.5 gig	WIN --- Almost managed 16x speed maximum

LOSE --- A good graph error rate 10x greater errors still very low	WIN --- An exceptionally low PI error rate

EQUAL --- graphs produced smooth without any irregularities	EQUAL --- graphs produced smooth without any irregularities
NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A v1.01	NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A v1.01
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 2770KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed 16.0x 22160KBp Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

WIN --- Did quite manage maximum reached 14x burning	LOSE --- 12x maximum burning reached

WIN --- A couple spikes slightly high readings begriming	LOSE --- write strategy totally wrong 12x speed media

WIN---A good speed graph	LOSE --- Er attic readings towards outer edge
HL-DT-STDVDRAM GSA-4163B vA105	HL-DT-STDVDRAM GSA-4163B vA105
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22161KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16621KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11081KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed 16.0x 22160KBp Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22161KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16621KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11081KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

LOSE --- Faltered 10x dropped down 8x rest burn	WIN --- Reached sustained 16x Burning

WIN---The graph very good just rising a little towards edge	LOSE--- PI peaks over 80 in middle scan corresponding high PIF errors

WIN --- A Good Graph	LOSE --- Slight irregularities corresponding High PI PIF errors
WIN 13 --- LOSE 11 --- EQUAL 6	WIN 11 --- LOSE --- EQUAL 6

The Titanium winner her close. results show neither disc perfect in drives so advisable select media suit particular drive. errors produced poor scans so much bad media down write strategy built drives being unsuitable media. pronounced burn RiDisc in latest my drives NEC ND3540A I am sure a firmware upgrade improve this. media had poor quality then scans bad case.
scans produced there very good ones Philips PBDV16LSP1 Pioneer DVR-110D & Pioneer DVR-109 there only 3 scans exceed limits (shown in red) so in discs produce good results

» RiVision vs Titanium Hub Printable 16x DVD-R

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This second in my series tests 16x speed DVD media
I am selecting 2 similar types my tests intend show a side side comparison media latest version DVDInfoPro Progressive Coloured Scanning I am able show excessive PI/PO errors a visual change in colour awesome graphs.
next test two popular Hub Printable discs Datawrite Titanium MCC03RG20 RiVision TTH02
I indicated best graph pair show final result I consider best two medias


RiVision TTH02	Datawrite TITANIUM MCC03RG
00 6C 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 52 00 02 84 0D 12 .l...@....R..... 98 99 90 00 03 54 54 48 30 32 00 00 04 00 00 00 .....TTH02...... 00 00 00 00 05 88 80 00 00 00 02 00 06 09 0A 15 ................ 98 89 90 00 07 88 80 00 00 00 00 00 08 07 14 0A ................ 0E 09 04 00 09 95 07 0D 0B 88 88 00 0A 80 00 00 ................ 00 00 10 00 0B 06 17 15 B8 99 85 00 0C B8 9A 32 ...............2 03 20 32 00 0D 00 00 D0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 . 2.............	00 6C 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 52 00 02 85 0D 0E .l...@....R..... 88 9A 80 00 03 4D 43 43 20 30 33 00 04 52 47 32 .....MCC 03..RG2 30 20 20 00 05 88 80 00 00 00 02 00 06 09 0B 14 0 .............. 87 78 90 00 07 88 80 00 00 00 00 00 08 08 13 0D .x.............. 11 0C 08 00 09 95 07 0E 0B 78 88 00 0A A0 00 20 ..........x..... 00 20 10 00 0B 06 1A 17 86 67 85 00 0C 99 AB 3A . .......g.....: 83 20 32 00 0D 00 00 D0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 . 2.............
Pioneer DVR-110D v1.17	Pioneer DVR-110D v1.17
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

WIN---Reached 16x speed	LOSE---Speed dropped last 200meg

WIN---Low error rate a slight increase end	LOSE---Acceptable graph much higher error rate

EQUAL---Both good speed graphs	EQUAL---Both good speed graphs
Pioneer DVR-109 v1.57	Pioneer DVR-109 v1.58
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

EQUAL---Both burn speed graphs reached 16x speed end	EQUAL---Both burn speed graphs reached 16x speed end

WIN---Low error rate a slight increase end	LOSE---A good graph higher errors

LOSE---Good graph a slight dip end	WIN---Could better
Pioneer DVR-108 v1.20	Pioneer DVR-108 v1.20
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps	Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

EQUAL---Both medias achieved & sustained 16x speed burning	EQUAL---Both medias achieved & sustained 16x speed burning

WIN---A very good graph low error rate	LOSE---Acceptable nearing limits

EQUAL---Both speed read graphs could any better	EQUAL---Both speed read graphs could any better

RiVision TTH02			Datawrite TITANIUM MCC03RG20
PLEXTOR PX-716A v1.08			PLEXTOR PX-716A v1.08
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

LOSE---Only managed 13x then dropped down 12x & 8x			WIN---Almost managed maximum 16x

WIN---Low error rates large peaks			LOSE---A good graph higher sustained error rate half way

EQUAL---Smooth Speed Read Graphs			EQUAL---Smooth Speed Read Graphs

PHILIPS PBDV1640P vB3.4			PHILIPS PBDV1640P vB3.4
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps

EQUAL---Both discs achieved maximum 16x speed			EQUAL---Both discs achieved maximum 16x speed

WIN---A very low error rate peaks			LOSE---The Progressive coloured scanning says

EQUAL---Both speed read graphs almost perfect			EQUAL---Both speed read graphs almost perfect

MAD DOG MD-16XDVD9A2 v1.F3			MAD DOG MD-16XDVD9A2 v1.F3
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps

EQUAL---Both discs drop down end & finish in equal time			EQUAL---Both discs drop down end & finish in equal time

WIN---Very low error rate peaks			LOSE---Low error rate showing an increase in middle area disc

EQUAL---Both Graphs good			EQUAL---Both Graphs good

BENQ DVD DD DW1620 vB7W9			BENQ DVD DD DW1620 vB7W9
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps

WIN---16x speed burning achieved			LOSE---Maximum 8x speed burning was achieved

WIN---Hands down Very Low error rate & I had scale down PI graph a true comparison			LOSE---The PCS says . disc just maximum permissible limits

WIN---Perfect Graph			LOSE---Slight erratic read errors near end

RiVision TTH02			Datawrite TITANIUM MCC03RG20
PHILIPS PBDV16LSP1 vB1.8			PHILIPS PBDV16LSP1 vB1.8
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps

LOSE---Although graphs look similar drive took a long time initialize burn			WIN---With a faster start

WIN---Very low error rate graph had rescaled comparison			LOSE---Consistently high just limits

WIN---Perfect Speed Read Graph			LOSE---Almost perfect a slight dip end

NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A v1.01			NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A v1.01
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps

LOSE---Dropped off 15x speed (Close)			WIN---16x speed burn achieved

WIN---A low error rate just two spikes typical burns carried out NEC range drives			LOSE---A good graph a peak 40 3gig mark

EQUAL---Both graphs perfect			EQUAL---Both graphs perfect

HL-DT-STDVDRAM GSA-4163B vA105			HL-DT-STDVDRAM GSA-4163B vA105
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22161KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11081KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22161KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11081KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

EQUAL---Both discs reached & sustained 16x speed burning 1 second other			EQUAL---Both discs reached & sustained 16x speed burning 1 second other

WIN---Very low error rate peaks			LOSE---Low error rate a slight peak 2gig still a good result

EQUAL---Both read speed graphs perfect			EQUAL---Both read speed graphs perfect
WIN 14 --- LOSE 4--- EQUAL 12			WIN 4 --- LOSE 14--- EQUAL 12

The RiVision TTH02 media burnt faster produced better burns Titanium MCC03RG20 there little chose MCC03RG20 let down burns produced Benq & clones Philips drives obviously down write strategy being unsuitable discs. maximum burning speed 16x was achieved frequently my last test 16x still difficult achieve 100%.
I tested playback my DVD players types discs there problems.
The printing surface Titanium discs smoother even right center whereas RiVision a rougher finish shading layers shows near center. print quality discs good Titanium disc being vivid RiVision.

» RiDisc 16x Speed DVD-R

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The 16x speed media now readily available an affordable price
I over 20 different types put paces see live up 16x speed burning
I am selecting 2 similar types my tests intend show a side side comparison media latest version DVDInfoPro Progressive Colored Scanning I am able show excessive PI/PO errors a visual change in color awesome graphs. I indicated best graph pair show final result I consider best two medias

Ridisc 16x Blue Top TTH02 mid CMC			Ridisc Xtreme RITEKF1 mid Ritek
00 6C 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 52 00 02 84 0D 12 .l...@....R..... 98 99 90 00 03 54 54 48 30 32 00 00 04 00 00 00 .....TTH02...... 00 00 00 00 05 88 80 00 00 00 02 00 06 09 0A 15 ................ 98 89 90 00 07 88 80 00 00 00 00 00 08 07 14 0A ................ 0E 09 04 00 09 95 07 0D 0B 88 88 00 0A 80 00 00 ................ 00 00 10 00 0B 06 17 15 B8 99 85 00 0C B8 9A 32 ...............2 03 20 32 00 0D 00 00 D0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 . 2.............			00 6C 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 52 00 02 87 0D 13 .l...@....R..... 87 88 90 00 03 52 49 54 45 4B 46 00 04 31 00 00 .....RITEKF..1.. 00 00 00 00 05 88 80 00 00 00 02 00 06 09 0F 15 ................ 87 88 90 00 07 A8 82 00 20 00 00 00 08 06 16 10 ........ ....... 14 0F 0B 00 09 94 07 0D 0B 88 88 00 0A 80 00 00 ................ 00 00 10 00 0B 09 1E 17 A7 89 85 00 0C B7 89 02 ................ 00 20 02 00 0D 00 00 D0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 . ..............

Pioneer DVR-110D v1.17			Pioneer DVR-110D v1.17
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

WIN---6x speed available only reached 15X			LOSE---Maximum burn speed 12x

WIN Good graph			LOSE Still a good graph twice errors

LOSE---No errors difficult reading outer edge			WIN---Good Graph

Pioneer DVR-109 v1.58			Pioneer DVR-109 v1.58
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

LOSE---Only managed 14x speed dropped down 8x. in 8min.52			WIN---12x max in 7min15

LOSE---Although PI total lower peak 428 spoils PIF total higher			WIN--Good scans

LOSE---Eratic readings end			WIN--A good speed graph

Pioneer DVR-108 v1.20			Pioneer DVR-108 v1.20
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

WIN---No contest			LOSE

WIN--- A good graph			LOSE---The PI errors only just acceptable limits

WIN---A good smooth speed graph			LOSE--An erratic start & finish consistent high PI graph

Ridisc 16x Blue Top TTH02 mid CMC			Ridisc Xtreme RITEKF1 mid Ritek
PLEXTOR PX-716A v1.08			PLEXTOR PX-716A v1.08
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

LOSE---Maximum 11x only			WIN---Managed 13X maximum

WIN--A good graph slight peaking end			LOSE---PI errors limits a little high. High PIF start scan

EQUAL---Both scans completed in time neither smooth so i call result a tie			EQUAL

PHILIPS PBDV1640P vB3.4			PHILIPS PBDV1640P vB3.4
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps

WIN---Smooth burn up maximum 16X			LOSE---Although media should burn 16x only managed 12x maximum

WIN---Good graph a slight increase towards end			LOSE---PI good higher PIF lets down towards end

WIN---A good smooth curve			LOSE---Erratic graph start & end disc

MAD DOG MD-16XDVD9A2 v1.F3			MAD DOG MD-16XDVD9A2 v1.F3
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps

WIN---The burn should reached 16x fell over 14x			LOSE---The maximum burn should 12x was unable sustain burning speed

WIN---A good graph a gradual increase towards edge			LOSE---Although PI acceptable limits high sustained 12x burning together an increase errors in area

WIN---Good read speed graph			LOSE---Erratic readings outer edge

BENQ DVD DD DW1620 vB7W9			BENQ DVD DD DW1620 vB7W9
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps

EQUAL---8X maximum although should able burn 16x			EQUAL---8X maximum although should able burn 16x

WIN---Good results a slight increase towards outer edge			LOSE---PI just acceptable limits generally higher I liked excessive PIF errors in middle scan

WIN---A Good smooth graph			LOSE--A bad dip in middle scan consistent PI/PO errors

Ridisc 16x Blue Top TTH02 mid CMC			Ridisc Xtreme RITEKF1 mid Ritek
PHILIPS PBDV16LSP1 vB1.8			PHILIPS PBDV16LSP1 vB1.8
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps

EQUAL---Both drives only burnt maximum 8x speed			EQUAL---Both drives only burnt maximum 8x speed

LOSE---The scan just acceptable PI errors a little high end			WIN---Although PI errors a little high last 1.5gig total errors less

WIN---A good graph only light dip end			LOSE---Some irregularities start & finish

NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A v1.01			NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A v1.01
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 12.0x 16620KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 6.0x 8310KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps

WIN---Although burn speed should reached 16x maximum was only 12x			LOSE---The maximum should 12x speed burn was unable sustain speed

WIN---A Good round graph			LOSE---Although results acceptable limits PI errors 12x speed burn area somewhat high

WIN---A good speed graph			LOSE--- Erratic readings towards outer edge

HL-DT-STDVDRAM GSA-4163B vA105			HL-DT-STDVDRAM GSA-4163B vA105
Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22161KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 16.0x 22160KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11081KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps			Manufacturer Rated Speed Unknown Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps

WIN---The burn did quite reach maximum 16x speed			LOSE---The maximum speed should 8x only managed 6x reason

WIN---The graph acceptable good just rising a little 2.5gig			LOSE---Although graph good limits error rate sustained higher rate longer

WIN---A good read speed graph			LOSE---Erratic readings start finish scan
WIN 21 --- LOSE 6--- EQUAL 3			WIN 6 --- LOSE 21 --- EQUAL 3

The test results show burns acceptable bad results. There was difficulty in reaching & sustaining 16x burning results just limits erratic speed reading curves. None discs failed reading playback was ok in a variety players. blue top TTH02 CMC media comes out best 21 6 brands produce acceptable burns apart burning speed issue should present any problems

» SumVision External USB2/Firewire Enclosure

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After enquires how DVD burners perform in an external case I persuaded my favourite line retailer provide me one review.
case a Sumvision external case Firewire & USB2 interfaces chipset Prolific PL-3507. case finished in a light grey plastic a clear acrylic outer two removable side panels black. case came full supporting fixing hardware:-
Spare short 80way/40 pin IDE lead
3 packets assorted fixing screws suitable Optical Drives Hard Drives plastic fixing
A small 1 point Xpoint screwdriver
Firewire USB Leads
Power Supply standard PC mains lead a wired 13a plug an integral DC output lead a 6 pin mini din plug fit socket rear case.
Unfortunately 6 pin plug the standard PS2 plugs PC keyboard mouse fit sockets PC DOING SO ALMOST CERTAINLY DAMAGE MOTHERBOARD so aware this.
user guide very basic translation poor sufficient get case up & running. First sure drive connecting jumpers MASTER. open case remove two small no1 Xpoint screws securing side panels rear unit & gently peal side panel away unit until clips clear then slide forward remove side panels. case top now come off front vent can removed saved future use. Inside case electronics mounted PCB rear panel slotted bottom & top case. PCB three chips main one being Prolific PL-3507. There a short 80wire/40 pin cable already connected plug PCB connected DVD power cable a small fan mounted rear panel. USB2 & 2x firewire connectors mounted PCB outlet rear case there also a 3.5mm stereo jack socket a wire & connector connect CD audio output drive. connections DVD drive simple work out Power a low profile T connector allow space drive & rear housing. 40pin connector fits rear drive keyed prevent wrong orientation ribbon split in places easily enable twisting in short length finally audio 4pin connector connected audio out drive. sure none wires come in contact fan so foul it.
The drive mounted underneath 4 screws out 8 provided screws in labelled bags so correct ones can easily identified sliding drive up front recess screws can secured I personally left slightly loose until final assembly so drive could positioned correctly. Put top case in position making sure rear panel fits correctly in groves slide side panels gently press clips place (I was helped pulling two halves case apart slightly). Once clipped place refit two small screws rear side panels
Well that's drive fitted case now get working power connector connected rear case PSU powered up. unit plug & play I am "Windows XP" service pack 2 so I just plug in Firewire USB leads my PC away we go. drive was immediately recognized system when I connected USB occasions I had power cycle unit fully functional Firewire.
I tested units burning capabilities 16x speed known good 16x speed DVD-R media tried 3 different drives comparison below results

Pioneer DVR-109 v1.55

NEC ND-3520AW v3.04

Burn speed curve USB2 connection 5min 55secs			Burn speed curve USB2 6min 15sec

Burn speed Firewire connection 5mins 56 sec's			Burn speed Firewire 6min 10sec

Burn speed Standard IDE connection 5mins 56 sec's			Burn speed Standard IDE connection 6mins 01 sec's
The Pioneer DVR-109 problems USB2 Firewire reaching 16X maximum burning speed there difference in burning times			The NEC drive difficulty 14x speed USB2 Firewire drops down 12x speed latter part burn. large fluctuations buffer underun protection kicking in due restrictions file transfer speed drive. burn time only increased 14 seconds

LG GSA-4163B			NEC ND-3520AW v3.04

Burn speed curve USB2 connection 5min 43secs			Read speed USB2. runs difficulty 13x speed

Burn speed Firewire connection			Read speed Firewire. runs difficulty 15X

Burn speed Standard IDE connection 5mins 19 sec's			Read speed standard IDE

Only Pioneer DVR-109 was able reach maximum burning speed even took longer took LG drive burn reduced maximum speed. maximum read speed was restricted 13x when NEC drive I doubt any effect other drives reach reading speed.
Pioneer drive unit works satisfactory produces quality burns in time a standard IDE connected drive. other drives 12x speed maximum capabilities unit meaning can take up 20 seconds longer burn disc. reason Pioneer able reach full burning speed I put down operating in UDMA4 mode opposed UDMA2 other drives (I may wrong am open criticism here)
unit easy up performs well drives up 12x speed burning in USB2 & Firewire mode represents good value money someone wants portability his burner.
WARNING
Although should able satisfactory upgrade drives firmware drive in unit
RECCOMENDED due fact USB Firewire Bus can reset upgrade process happens a critical time drive rendered useless.
So I advise when updating firmware put drive a PC correctly connected IDE interface
You WARNED

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