HP DVD-1035i DVD Burner Review

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Dee
Senior Administrator and Reviewer
Article posted 05 Nov 07 21:24

DVD+R DL/-R DL Writing performance

 

 

DVD+R/-R Double Layer writing performance and quality:

The HP DVD-1035i supports the DVD+R DL/-R DL standard for writing Double Layer/Dual Layer discs with a size around 8.5 GB at a writing speed of 8x.

DVD+R DL:

For these tests we pre-authored several video clips into an image file and burned the resulting image in Nero Burning Rom. We then used the Lite-On LH-20A1P along with KProbe to test the discs quality; we then finally ran a read-back test on our Optiarc AD-7173A and AD-7170A using Nero CD-Speed.

Brand:

Ricoh – Thanks to Ricoh Europe for providing the media.

Manufacturer:

Ricoh

Code:

RICOHJPN D01 (made in Taiwan)

Disc Type:

DVD+R DL

Capacity:

8103MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x (Z-CLV)

Write Time:

18m:20s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

13.57

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec :

0.13

BookType

DVD-ROM

The HP DVD-1035i burned our 8x rated Ricoh media in 18 minutes and 20 seconds. PI errors are very high and out of specification just after the layer break. Our read-back test also shows some problems. The writing quality could be improved.

Brand:

Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim (UK)
for providing the sample.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Kagaku Media

Code:

MKM 001 (made in Singapore)

Disc Type:

DVD+R DL

Capacity:

8103MB

Certified Speed:

2.4x

Write Speed:

2.4x (CLV)

Write Time:

45m:48s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.52

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

BookType

DVD-ROM

The HP DVD-1035i burned our 2.4x rated Verbatim media in 45 minutes and 48 seconds. A cluster of PIF errors just before the layer break is cause for concern. Our read-back test confirms this. Writing quality could be improved.

Brand:

Infiniti – Thanks to Medea International (UK)
for providing the sample.

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics

Code:

CMC MAG D01

Disc Type:

DVD+R DL

Capacity:

8103MB

Certified Speed:

2.4x

Write Speed:

2.4x (CLV)

Write Time:

45m:41s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

0.79

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec :

0.09

BookType

DVD-ROM

The HP DVD-1035i burned our 2.4x rated Infiniti media in 45 minutes and 41 seconds. PIF errors are high and out of specification near the end of the disc and our read-back test failed. Writing quality could be improved.

DVD-R DL:

Brand:

Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim (UK)
for providing the sample.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Kagaku Media

Code:

MKM 03RD30  (made in Singapore)

Disc Type:

DVD-R DL

Capacity:

8103MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x (Z-CLV)

Write Time:

18m:45s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

6.99

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.02

BookType

DVD-R

The HP DVD-1035i burned our Verbatim 8x media in 18 minutes and 45 seconds. The result is very good.

Brand:

Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim (UK)
for providing the sample.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Kagaku Media

Code:

MKM 01RD30 (made in Singapore)

Disc Type:

DVD-R DL

Capacity:

8103MB

Certified Speed:

4x

Write Speed:

4x (CLV)

Write Time:

28m:39s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

15.11

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.04

BookType

DVD-R

The HP DVD-1035i burned our Verbatim 4x rated test media in 28 minutes and 39 seconds. PI and PIF errors are extremely high and out of specification at the layer break and our read-back test failed. The writing quality could be improved.

Standalone DVD-Player compatibility:

We only have 3 standalone DVD-Players available and 1 standalone DVD-RAM DVD-R recorder to test the DVD+R DL medias (Book Type: DVD-ROM) and the DVD-R DL media (Book Type: DVD-R):      

  • Panasonic DVD-RV32
  • Panasonic SA-HT520
  • Proline DVDP350
  • Panasonic DMR-E50 recorder

Compatibility results:

All our DVD Standalone devices played the DVD+R DL media burned by the HP DVD-1035i without problems in most cases but failed with our Infiniti media.

Only one DVD Standalone device would play the HP DVD-1035i burned DVD-R DL media without any problems.

We would like to mention, that the compatibility issue with standalone DVD Players/Recorders and the DVD-R DL media format is caused by incompatibilities with the standalone devices used in this review, and not the HP DVD-1035I or media format used.

Summary:

The HP DVD-1035i writing quality with our tested DVD DL media was very disappointing and requires some improvement.

Let’s head onto the next page where we will take a look at DVD-RAM performance….

3 Comments

Wischmop
Posts: 404
Posted on: 07 Nov 07 00:13
Looks like a Liteon-Rebadge, but more expensive
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 05 Feb 09 22:18
hi great review, i have the model hp dvd1070d/i, how did you upgrade the firmware as i cannot find anything on there web site, and the cd given to me has only nero oem on there.
earthman4
Posts: 1
Posted on: 11 Feb 09 20:50
I purchased this drive thinking I could burn DVDs with the included software. It turns out you need to spend another $70 for software to make it work. I am going to return it. Imagine if you bought a car and afterward they told you that you had to buy the keys for $1000 more if you want to drive it.

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