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DVD-R writing performance
DVD-R writing performance:
In these tests we will again be using a Lite-On iHAS220 drive along with Nero CD-DVD Speed to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the Optiarc AD-7240S along with Nero CD-DVD Speed for our read-back tests.
Safe Speed Duplication (4x Speeds):
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Brand: |
Moser Baer |
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Manufacturer: |
Moser Baer India Ltd. |
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Code: |
MBI 01RG40 |
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Made in: |
India |
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Disc Type: |
DVD-R |
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Capacity: |
4488MB |
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Write Time: |
5m:44s |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
41.70 |
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PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.01 |
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Jitter Average: |
7.76% |
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Number of Samples: |
135003 |
The media burned with a few high PIF (Parity Inner Failures) spikes over 4 but the Transfer Rate test has a smooth curve.
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Brand: |
Taiyo Yuden – Thanks to Rima.com for providing this media |
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Manufacturer: |
Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd. |
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Code: |
TYG03 |
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Made in: |
Japan |
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Disc Type: |
DVD-R |
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Capacity: |
4488MB |
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Certified Speed: |
16x |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
0.39 |
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PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.00 |
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Jitter Average: |
7.44% |
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Number of Samples: |
135196 |
The media burns with just a couple high PIF (Parity Inner Failures) spikes over 4 but the Transfer Rate test has a smooth curve.
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Brand: |
Sony |
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Manufacturer: |
Sony Recording Media Co. |
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Code: |
SONY16D1 |
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Made in: |
Malaysia |
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Disc Type: |
DVD-R |
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Capacity: |
4488MB |
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Certified Speed: |
16x |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
3.60 |
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PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.00 |
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Jitter Average: |
7.51% |
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Number of Samples: |
135196 |
The media burns with just a couple high PIF (Parity Inner Failures) spikes but the Transfer Rate test has a smooth curve.
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Brand: |
Falcon Media Pro – Thanks to cddimensions.com for sending us this media |
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Manufacturer: |
Falcon Technologies International |
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Code: |
TTH02 |
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Made in: |
United Arab Emirates |
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Disc Type: |
DVD-R |
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Capacity: |
4488MB |
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Certified Speed: |
16x |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
1.00 |
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PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.00 |
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Jitter Average: |
8.39% |
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Number of Samples: |
135196 |
The media burns with quite a few high PIF (Parity Inner Failures) spikes over 4 but the Transfer Rate test has a smooth curve.
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Brand: |
Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim USA for providing this media |
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Manufacturer: |
Verbatim |
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Code: |
MCC02RG20 |
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Made in: |
Taiwan |
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Disc Type: |
DVD-R |
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Capacity: |
4488MB |
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Certified Speed: |
8x |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
12.44 |
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PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.01 |
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Jitter Average: |
8.42% |
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Number of Samples: |
135147 |
The media burns with quite a few high PIF (Parity Inner Failures) spikes but the Transfer Rate test has a smooth curve.
High Speed Duplication (Discs fastest supported speed):
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Brand: |
Moser Baer |
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Manufacturer: |
Moser Baer India Ltd. |
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Code: |
MBI 01RG40 |
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Made in: |
India |
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Disc Type: |
DVD-R |
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Capacity: |
4488MB |
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Certified Speed: |
16x |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
1.34 |
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PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.02 |
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Jitter Average: |
9.67% |
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Number of Samples: |
135196 |
The media burned with OK results and had a few PIF (Parity Inner Failures) spikes over 4, the Transfer Rate test has a smooth curve.
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Brand: |
Taiyo Yuden – Thanks to Rima.com for providing this media |
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Manufacturer: |
Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd. |
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Code: |
TYG03 |
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Made in: |
Japan |
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Disc Type: |
DVD-R |
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Capacity: |
4488MB |
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Certified Speed: |
16x |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
0.40 |
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PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.00 |
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Jitter Average: |
8.63% |
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Number of Samples: |
135196 |
The media burns with Good results except a couple of PIF (Parity Inner Failures) spikes over 4 at the beginning, the Transfer Rate test has a smooth curve.
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Brand: |
Sony |
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Manufacturer: |
Sony Recording Media Co. |
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Code: |
SONY16D1 |
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Made in: |
Malaysia |
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Disc Type: |
DVD-R |
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Capacity: |
4488MB |
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Certified Speed: |
16x |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
2.96 |
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PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.00 |
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Jitter Average: |
8.70% |
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Number of Samples: |
135192 |
The media burns with Excellent results and the Transfer Rate test has a smooth curve.
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Brand: |
Falcon Media Pro |
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Manufacturer: |
Falcon Technologies International |
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Code: |
TTH02 |
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Made in: |
United Arab Emirates |
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Disc Type: |
DVD-R |
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Capacity: |
4488MB |
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Certified Speed: |
16x |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
1.49 |
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PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.00 |
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Jitter Average: |
8.38% |
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Number of Samples: |
135196 |
The media burns with Very good results and the Transfer Rate test has a smooth curve.
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Brand: |
Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim USA for providing this media |
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Manufacturer: |
Verbatim |
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Code: |
MCC02RG20 |
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Made in: |
Taiwan |
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Disc Type: |
DVD-R |
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Capacity: |
4488MB |
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Certified Speed: |
8x |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
1.51 |
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PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.01 |
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Jitter Average: |
7.13% |
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Number of Samples: |
135196 |
The media burns with Very good results and the Transfer Rate test has a smooth curve.
DVD-R Writing Summary:
The Nimbie NB12 did have quality issues with some of the DVD-R media in "Safe" and "High" speed modes, though the Transfer Rate tests did look fine.
On the Next page you will find the conclusion…
