Philips DVDR1648 DVD-Writer Review

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Article posted 27 Jan 06 22:45

DVD-R/RW Writing performance

 

DVD-R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On SOHW-1635S drive with firmware YS0V along with KProbe to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the NEC ND-4551A with firmware 1-07 along with CD-Speed for our read-back tests.




Brand:

BenQ ‘“ Thanks to Daxon
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Daxon Inc.

Code:

DAXON 016S

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:21s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

12.19

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.06

The result is good.





Brand:

Datasafe ‘“ Thanks to E-net
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 03RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:23s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

1.03

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

Datasafe media, with Mitsubishi media code and the results are excellent.




Brand:

FujiFilm

Manufacturer:

Prodisc Technology Inc.

Code:

Prodisc F02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:23s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

6.84

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.04

The result is good.



Brand:

Ricoh ‘“ Thanks to Ricoh Europe
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics

Code:

CMC MAG AM3

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:25s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.03

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

The result is good.



Brand:

Taiyo Yuden unbranded ‘“ Thanks to SVP (UK)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG03

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

12x

Write Time:

7m:16s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.78

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

This 16x certified media, was burned at 12x, properly because of the SolidBurn feature, as the media will report a writing speed of 16x – however the result is excellent.

 

DVD-ReWritable media:




Brand:

Traxdata – Thanks to Conrexx Europe
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

RITEK W06

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x

Write Time:

10m:31s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

53.89

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

The result is good.



Brand:

Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim (UK)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Kagaku Media

Code:

MKM 01RW 6X01

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x

Write Time:

10m:40s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

12.79

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

The result is very good.

To sum it up: Overall, the write quality is very good on DVD-R and DVD-RW media.

Head on to next page and read about DVD+R DL compatibility and write quality…

5 Comments

agomes
Posts: 1232
Posted on: 26 Jan 06 12:09
My first CD drive was the good old Philips 3610 (no overspeed at the time). Its a pitty it doesn't support DVD-RAM and maybe LS or LF (to write labels).
Burner.Tom
Posts: 11
Posted on: 26 Jan 06 19:15
Is this drive equivalent of BenQ DW1650?
>:|sh4d0w|:<
Posts: 317
Posted on: 26 Jan 06 22:49
^dw1640 i believe
ICCAFSN
Posts: 66
Posted on: 27 Jan 06 01:42
Yes, curious that the review fails to make direct comparisons to its BenQ equivalent. Otherwise, like all cdfreaks.com reviews, it's well done.
HiFi-Man
Posts: 1
Posted on: 03 Feb 06 01:56
Did you realize the PI-8 errors and PI-1 failures , they r the lowest numbers i've ever seen, they proof that PHILIPS iDVDR1648 s the best.

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