Pioneer BDR-101A Blu-ray Burner Preview

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Dee
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Article posted 03 Aug 06 19:19

DVD+R/RW Writing performance

 

 

The specifications of this drive tell us that it should write DVD±R at 8x and DVD+RW/-RW at 4x. In this part, we will measure the write time for various types of DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. We will also focus on write quality and media compatibility.

DVD+R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On SHW-16H5S with firmware LS0W along with K-Probe to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the NEC ND-4570A with firmware 1.02 along with CD-Speed for our read-back tests. 





PI errors are low, but PIF errors are fairly constant throughout the disc. The read-back test is perfect, the result is good. (Thanks to SVP for supplying this media)





PI errors once again are low, but PIF errors are fairly constant throughout the disc. The read-back test is perfect, the result is good. (Thanks to SVP for supplying this media)


PI errors once again are low, but PIF errors are fairly constant throughout the disc. The read-back test is very good, the result is good. (Thanks to Plextor for supplying this media)

PI errors once again are low, but PIF errors are fairly constant throughout the disc. The read-back test is perfect, the result is good.

DVD+ReWritable media:

We used the same test procedures as in our DVD+R tests.
Below are our obtained results

The result is good.

To sum it up: So far the Pioneer BDR-101A writes DVD+R/RW within specification, but the quality needs improving.

 On the next page you will find the DVD-R/RW writing results…

6 Comments

SpeedyJDK
Posts: 57
Posted on: 03 Aug 06 22:39
I wonder what the difference is between the preview and the review written last month.
BradleyA
Posts: 60
Posted on: 04 Aug 06 13:49
The difference for any preview/review is pretty much the same. One is written with hands on experience. The other is not.
Dee
Posts: 11995
Posted on: 04 Aug 06 14:33
The 1st article was a "First Look" article and only briefly looked at the drive. The preview is much like a review, only shorter and less tests are carried out than a full review. A full review will normally take us around 4 to 6 weeks to complete. In the case of the Pioneer BDR-101A preview. The drive was only on "short term loan" to us. So a full review was not possible..
harryg
Posts: 39
Posted on: 07 Aug 06 15:52
Definately buy one when price comes down, Massive storage capacity with BD-R/RE media will suit me and my music collection. Roll on price drop.
headquarter84
Posts: 2087
Posted on: 20 Aug 06 00:24
still.. until we have a convinient quality scan tool for BD-R/RE.. we can't have any idea about the real writing performance... still looking forward for more improvements though... a CD support would be a great addition, along with some faster DVD writing/reading speed... but as a first Tech-breakthrough, this is a good step from Pioneer.. hoping to see even faster and better products soon.. and mainly.. cheaper
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 10 Jul 07 17:10
hi Wendy, I'd like to buy this model but lack of lastest firmware which is VER 1.O1. If possible you can send it to me which I appreciate a lot. Thanks in advance. tony tony@inhesiongroup.com

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