Pioneer DVR-110D DVD Burner Review

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Dee
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Article posted 07 Oct 05 19:01

DVD-R/RW Writing performance

 

DVD-R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On SOHW-1653 drive with firmware CS09 along with K-Probe to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the NEC ND-3540A with firmware 1.01 along with CD-Speed for our read-back tests.




Brand:

Sony

Manufacturer:

Sony Corporation

Code:

SONY 08D1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

12x

Write Time:

7m:34s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

10.37

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.07

This 8x certified media was written at 12x; and as we can see from the K-Probe scan the result is fairly good, PI errors are a little high but the read-back curve is perfect.


 


Brand:

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

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics Corporation

Code:

CMC MAG AE1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

12x

Write Time:

7m:23s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

11.60

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

This Ricoh media with CMC MAG AE1 media code has performed well. The media is rated at 8x and was burned with good results at 12x. PIF errors are particularly low.




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:

16x

Write Time:

6m:01s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

1.81

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

A few PIF spikes at the start of the disc spoils what would have been an excellent result. As it stands, it’s still a very good burn with overall low levels of PI errors and PIF errors, and a perfect read-back curve.




Brand:

Traxdata ‘“ Thanks to Conrexx (NL) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

RITEKF1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

12x

Write Time:

7m:23s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

19.02

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.05

A reasonable result although at the end of the disc PIF errors are rising which corresponds to the slow down in our read-back test.




Brand:

Emgeton ‘“ Thanks to Bell Technology (CZ)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Infomedia Inc.

Code:

INFOMEDIAR20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

4x

Write Time:

15m:06s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

30.81

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.10

The Pioneer DVR-110D burns this media at 4x, half its rated speed. The result is ok but there is room for improvement.




Brand:

Verbatim ‘“ Thanks to Pioneer for including  this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 03RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:04s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

20.61

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

The K-Probe result shows quite a high PI error rate throughout the burn, PIF errors however are very low. The result is good.




Brand:

BenQ

Manufacturer:

Daxon Inc

Code:

DAXON 016S

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:05s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.04

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

The K-Probe result is excellent and the read-back curve is perfect.




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:06s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

5.41

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.21

A fairly good result, overall the error rates are quite low, the read-back curve is good except for a slow down right at the end of the disc. This should not cause concern.




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:

12x

Write Time:

7m:21s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

12.20

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

Although the PI errors are fairly high throughout the disc, the PIF errors are astonishingly low. The read-back curve is perfect. A very good result. Recommended!




Brand:

Ridisc

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 02RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:20s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

10.32

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.10

Ridisc branded media with MCC02RG20 media code. The result is good.




Brand:

Memorex ‘“ Thanks to Memorex Europe for sending us this media

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

G05

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:20s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.43

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.16

Once again we have a fairly good result, our read-back curve has a slight slow down at the end of the disc, this should not cause us too much concern.




Brand:

Maxell

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

G04

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

4x

Write Speed:

4x

Write Time:

15m:04s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.82

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.06

The result is good.

DVD-ReWritable media:





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:21s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.46

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

Our K-Probe scan shows low levels of PI and PIF errors considering this is a DVD-RW disc, an excellent result. Recommended!




Brand:

Emgeton – Thanks to Bell Technology (CZ) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Infomedia

Code:

INFOMEDIA

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

2x

Write Speed:

2x

Write Time:

29m:53s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.18

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.08

A good result.




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:21s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

157.00

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.26

High PI errors throughout the burn, PIF error levels are fairly good and the read-back test is perfect. The result is fairly good.

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

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

26 Comments

lui_gough
Posts: 1253
Posted on: 08 Oct 05 09:47
Fix the spelling -> RICOH JNP? it's JPN! Overburning -> not that it doesn't overburn CD-R, its that it cannot overburn past 89mins.
_chef_
Posts: 29852
Posted on: 08 Oct 05 10:03
I'd say it needs to be clarified what's called overburning on what rated media...
lordyu
Posts: 265
Posted on: 08 Oct 05 23:30
For (much) better quality and (much) smaller file size, use PNG for screenshots or screen captures. JPG/JPEG is for photos.
[edited by lordyu on 08.10.2005 23:31]
eddiechi
Posts: 4
Posted on: 12 Dec 05 17:44
What is the difference between this review and the one done on Pioneer DVR-110 DVD on 02 December 2005... anything besides the firmware? The updated firmware seems to make this a much better unit comparing the two reviews....
digit010
Posts: 35
Posted on: 08 Nov 06 04:43
:r This software once had one of the best reputations as the leading software for burning.I used to use it myself for ALL my burning needs.Since it has become bloated,slower and many have encountered bugs that appear in near enough all new releases,it is no longer what I and I'm sure many others would recommend to use.There are now other burning tools available for free that make Nero look much less appealing.
Kiltedwolf
Posts: 1
Posted on: 17 Dec 06 00:45
This piece of "bloatware" has been the standard and still is as far as burning is concerned. There are lots of copy software out there, but having been using this software and others for about 8 years now, there are none finer as long as you're not looking to copy protected content. If that's what you're trying to do, then of course you're going to use something else! This program does have lighter versions if you don't want all the "bloat". The core program is still as stellar as ever. I applaud Ahead branching out and creating very useful other programs. As somebody who works in digital media, I can tell you that when you need to do some editing and you don't have a decent pay editor, it can come in quite handy! Nero is still my "baby" when it comes to disk burning!
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 22 Jul 07 10:59
It used to be da $hit! too many bugs, and loaded with junk software. try imgburn for isos, and freeware for data. nero u suck!
Ms.Dusty
Posts: 4
Posted on: 11 Feb 08 17:21
I like and will keep the 7 but, I have to agree, the new Nero has lost alot of it's ease Good thing with rebates the Nero 8 I bought comes out to cost me $0.00
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 23 Feb 08 21:43
Nero 7 was bundled with my new CD/DVD burner. It is almost certainly the worst s/w I have encountered in 20 years. I am amazed that they can even give it away.
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 14 Jul 08 16:05
meh it does basics
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 17 Jul 08 09:48
hahah tang ina nyo..! mga hayup kau...!
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 27 Aug 08 14:35
In their quest to become bigger and better, Ahead has shot themselves in the foot. Once *the* burning software to have, it is now nothing but crap filled with useless additives that do nothing but slow it down and ruin itself. The post from Kiltedwolf cracks me up. There's always someone out there willing to point the finger at someone else accusing them of pirating or cheating. Truth be told, that dipshit probably works for Ahead. Anyway, if you want something that will slow your rig down, confuse you with extra junk that's not needed, and pretty pricey then get the latest Nero.
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 02 Sep 08 16:06
:d :+ very bad
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 05 Sep 08 18:33
www.forexoptical.com
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 03 Oct 08 14:23
can i delete the files from cd,in nero 8.0
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 09 Oct 08 20:07
peah this is a bullshit.it is to slow and also slowing down computer performance
mrwul
Posts: 13
Posted on: 01 Nov 08 17:59
why is it then - in reviews they rank up as best... ? frankly, for me, a top of the bill burner is sufficient, i donot need all the extra's .. but then again, as said, they rank up as one of the best..
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 13 Nov 08 11:41
Nero is crap. I have burnt one successful data cd out of 35 attempts.
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 23 Nov 08 11:29
the latest release took me about 45 minutes to install with a couple of restarts in between!!! WTF!!! installing XP takes that much time!!!
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 25 Nov 08 21:42
Nero 7 Is a joke. Won't even go higher based on these posts! Thank you! Bought a new Samsung external dvd burner & Nero Tru-Ware just plain sucks!! Craps out at the end but it took an hour to get their. What a waste of time :r :c
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 03 Dec 08 02:51
How do I COMPLETELY remove every last trace of this horrific software from my computer? The trial version SUCKED and has left behind many files that seem irremovable. Please help!!!
firestormbringer
Posts: 1
Posted on: 06 Dec 08 20:05
On its own - Nero is so-so, but use it with DVD Shrink 3.2 and it sings ! :d
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 08 Dec 08 23:09
nero killed my burning and virtual devices and to make it worse, i couldnt uninstall it. it trashed my p.c no amount of reg cleaning or fixes or uninstalling all the burning helped nor did a repair install, dont want to be rude but thanks for nothing the software that came with my dvd shouldnt kill my p.c.. :c :c !!!
totalz
Posts: 299
Posted on: 10 Dec 08 06:04
After installing, 12 more system restore sections... :r
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 20 Dec 08 00:01
I looked for a free upgrade of old Nero 6.0.+ v., and started from Nero-8. in the 1-st install shield screen was displayed as Trial version. So I continued with 7.0. There I not found ANY mention about kind of version, it proposed to uninstall an old v. (which had a critical crash bug!), but finally appeared a title "Trial version" ... Boorish! I finished with Nero.
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 02 Jan 09 10:27
:d :r ke nn funziona .nrg

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