News of DVD Writers

The German computer magazine c't has a DVD-Burner test in the newest issue (at newstands in Germany on Monday). I won't go into all the details, but there are a number of interesting observations.

1. They prepared a special error DVD with increasing PI Sum 8 (10 at start, 280 at 50% and 1664 at end), increasing DC Jitter and decreasing asymmetry. The AudioDev reference drive (Pulstek SDP-1000) is able to read ca. 60% of ...

I know that certain media are marketed under various names. But in order to know if my drive is comaptible with them I'd like to know who the manufacturer is. How can I find out?

I used nero infotool but the entries under the advanced section are not always the same. With an unused DVD is says "Medium info: 3,7GB available" and with a burned disc is says: "disc size 12cm".

And when i insert ...

How important is higher data buffer? Does it make a difference? The Sony has 8MB, how much does the PX708A have? And, how good do you all think this new Lite-On LDW-411S will be? Thanks.

My PX-708 (FW 1.00) doesn't want to write or erase my 10x CD-RWs.
I tested with used and brand-new Verbatim and Intenso 10x with Nero .11, Blindwrite and Alcohol120. None could erase the used disk or even write on the new ones.
The plextor starts, but after 3 seconds I hear a *klack* sound from the drive and the LED changes from yellow to green. Then the tray opens. Nothing erased or written.
A friend ...

Could someone please verify if these are real Ritek G04 (4x)
This is a pic of the Ritek i'm going to purchase..

The "Media Code" states that it's a Ritek G04
But the "Available Write Descriptor" only shows CLV 2.0x. I'm in the process of buying these dvd-r, I just wanted to make sure they are legit, that screenshot was sent by the seller.
He also mentioned they are labeled "Y's power"... (could someone ...

I just found a review of the plaxtor dvd burner PX-708A

dont know if you have seen it

http://www.3dgameman.com/vr/plextor/px708a_dvdr_rw/video_review.html

Hey! I would appreciate some help in choosing a DVD burner. I'm looking at the Sony DRU510a and the new Plextor PX708A, and also have heard that Liteon will be coming out with the LDW-411. Any help will be great.

What type of DVD Burner do you have?

Optorite's site now shows it's DD0201

Everything is basically the same, except the face, and DD0201 has CD Audio Play function button on it.




Firmware page is also updated with

"DD0201(DVD±RW) DV2_2_17_E.zip (What is my model number? )
2003.8.27 "

It is the same firmware mistakenly posted for DD0203 before

Where did this thing come from?

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.a ... 918&DEPA=1



Looks like it's a DW-U14A.