Pioneer BDR-202 Blu-ray Burner Mini Review

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Author

Dee
Senior Administrator and Reviewer
Article posted 11 Nov 07 13:17

DVD-R/RW Writing performance

 

 

DVD-R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On LH-20A1L with firmware BL05 along with K-Probe to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the Optiarc AD-7173A with firmware 1-03 along with CD-Speed and Nero Disc Speed for our read-back tests.

 

Brand:

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

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden (made in Japan)

Code:

TYG03

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

12x (Z-CLV)

Write Time:

7m:03s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

1.16

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.10

The result is good.

Brand:

Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim (UK) for providing this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 03RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

12x (Z-CLV)

Write Time:

7m:06s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.01

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.02

The result is excellent.

Brand:

FujiFilm – Thanks to SVP UK for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Prodisc Technology (Made in Taiwan)

Code:

prodiscF02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

12x (Z-CLV)

Write Time:

7m:07s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.04

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.02

The result is excellent.

Brand:

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

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x (CLV)

Write Time:

8m:10s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.99

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.06

A cluster of PIF spikes spoil what would have been an excellent result. The result is still very good.

Brand:

BenQ – Thanks to Daxon (Taiwan) for sending us this media

Manufacturer:

Daxon Inc.

Code:

DAXON 016S (made in Taiwan)

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

12x (Z-CLV)

Write Time:

7m:06s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.78

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.08

The result is very good.

DVD-RW media compatibility and write quality:

For this test we used the same testing procedures as in our DVD-R tests.

Brand:

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

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MKM01RW6X01

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x (CLV)

Write Time:

10m:14s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.26

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

The result is excellent.

Summary:

The Pioneer BDR-202 has written our DVD-R media with excellent/very good quality. DVD-RW writing quality was excellent with our tested media.

Let’s head on to the next page where we will test DVD R DL writing performance and quality……

10 Comments

guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 17 Nov 07 12:17
Is this free? If not, is there a fear of displaying the price, and being stoopid, is there some high-class way of accessing the review or shall I try clicking every possible word or phrase. OK, fire away ... I'm ready for the intellectuals to put me right ...
happyscrappy
Posts: 159
Posted on: 02 Dec 07 02:42
Call me when it's SATA.
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 09 Dec 07 23:07
$543.77 to $945.00
Dee
Posts: 11995
Posted on: 12 Dec 07 22:25
@happyscrappy The drive is SATA.
barbacot
Posts: 5
Posted on: 10 Feb 08 17:28
One BIG negative aspect is the price...both for the drive and the media.. Especially the recordable media is still way too expensive in front of the dvd
barbacot
Posts: 5
Posted on: 10 Feb 08 17:29
One BIG negative aspect is the price...both for the drive and the media.. Especially the recordable media is still way too expensive in front of the dvd
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 21 Feb 08 14:11
I am going to hold off for a few months in the hope that the drives and nedia will get a lot cheaper.
candymanw
Posts: 3
Posted on: 12 Aug 08 00:50
I would like to ask Wendy some questions about her post. how do you ask these questions? candymanw@yahoo.com
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 12 Aug 08 23:27
@candymanw: to ask question you can click the "forum thread" link in the the last sentence: You may comment on this review below or in this "forum thread".
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 19 Mar 09 08:01
I managed to get this drive at a 'knockdown' sale for $A150 ! from Office works - they had 5 in stock and were waiting for the next model to arrive which would be sold at $399 !!!

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