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dolphinius_rex wrote:VariRec does *not* improve writing quality, what it sometimes can do is improve disc compatability, but using this tool is much more likely to produce a lower quality burn then it is anything else. I don't think anyone really needs to use VariRec anymore though.
govern1 wrote:The TDK +R 4X blanks record at 8X. I'm using up the last the one's I have left now.
Shawn
shimman wrote:rich, have you installed aspi in your system? i am not an expert but it seems like windows xp/2k recognize non ide drives as scsi & when it happens software like nero uese aspi commends to communicate with the drives connected as scsi devices. nero uses its own aspi driver so it does not need one (win xp/2k do no have aspi installed by default)
btw, whether plextor u/f version is proprietary or not, the plextor tools should be working with both yours & u/f version enclosure unless that plextor enclosure requires proprietary usb/ieee1394a drivers (i doubt that that will be the case). both interfaces are open standards so windows generic driver is more than enough to make enclosures works without propreitary drivers
my guess for not showing the driver under plextor tools is because it uses aspi commend for external drives (and i think that's probably the only way for software to control the external drivers)
i am telling you plextor support is not any better than other companies; most of time useless (708a made me a bitter man of the month :p )
712a is interesting especially the sanyo chip is supporting 8x +/- rw as well as 52x (or is it 54x) cdr writing 32x cdrw writing. i bet plextor will not support any upgrade using firmware. plextor sucks! (again.... :p )
speaking of usb.....usb2's raw transfer bit rate is faster than ieee1394a, but when data have to be synced there are simply too much protocol wastes that real data transfer rate of usb2 is smaller than ieee1394a
not only ieee1394a is faster in sync mode, ms messed up the driver part that unnecessaryinterrupts are made & this makes higher cpu utilization.
unfortunately this is not just a driver issue; many chips' dma design is not that efficient making the situation worse; better stick with chipset's usb2 ports.
strange thing is that usb2 high cpu utilization problem is happening to everyone, and i don't know exactly the cause of it.
DVD_ADDICT wrote:You can check the Plextor forum at cdfreaks.com for info regarding enclosures and check www.videohelp.com too. They have threads there that I've read about how USB enclosures are not compatible with some brands of dvd burners but using FIREWIRE ENCLOSURES they have less compatiblity issues.
Instead of investing $20 for a disk from Plextor. I would seriously look into getting a firewire enclosure. I don't think Plextor would have a download for the problem you're having. I can't remember what chipset it is that works well with burners and the firewire enclosures. But you'll be better off getting a firewire enclosure. Although the speeds of USB are faster, FIREWIRE is best used for video stuff and is much more compatible than USB. Good Luck using the 712. I'll be waiting for Plextor to come out at the end of the year with hopefully a 16x or dual layer burner.
DVD_ADDICT wrote:You can check the Plextor forum at cdfreaks.com for info regarding enclosures and check www.videohelp.com too. They have threads there that I've read about how USB enclosures are not compatible with some brands of dvd burners but using FIREWIRE ENCLOSURES they have less compatiblity issues.
Instead of investing $20 for a disk from Plextor. I would seriously look into getting a firewire enclosure. I don't think Plextor would have a download for the problem you're having. I can't remember what chipset it is that works well with burners and the firewire enclosures. But you'll be better off getting a firewire enclosure. Although the speeds of USB are faster, FIREWIRE is best used for video stuff and is much more compatible than USB. Good Luck using the 712. I'll be waiting for Plextor to come out at the end of the year with hopefully a 16x or dual layer burner.
I'm sorry for not believing you but I thought them to be two apples of different colors.
Well it's 6:00 pm Friday and off I go to compusa.
DVD_ADDICT wrote:Well it's 6:00 pm Friday and off I go to compusa.
LoL! I was at compusa at 5:30 p.m. for their moonlight sale 6PM -10PM. I walked out of there at 6:25 p.m. with a cheap KLH DVD PLAYER for my friend. Were you able to find parking? The damn parking lot was mobbed with cars. Let us know about the firewire enclosure.
dodecahedron wrote:which enclosure did you buy (brand/model)?
DVD_ADDICT wrote::) Good to hear you got it working with the FIREWIRE! I'll be going to the Memorial Day Sale at COMPUSA. They have a BUSLINK 8X DVD burner for $79.00 after rebates. I'm wondering if it's a LITEON 812 DVD burner.
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