Sony DRX-830U Review

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KIPPER
Retired Moderator & Reviewer
Article posted 07 Dec 06 21:51

DVD-R/RW Writing performance

 

DVD-R/RW Writing performance

 

DVD-R media write quality:      

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On SHM-165H6S drove along with K-Probe to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the NEC ND-4550A or BenQ DW1655 along with Nero CD-DVD Speed for our read-back tests.



 Brand:

RIDATA – Thanks to Advanced Media/RiTEK USA for sending the media.

Manufacturer:

RiTEK Corp

Code:

RITEKF1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4489MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

18x

Write Time:

6m:32s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

9.54

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.28

Overall the result is good.



Brand:

Taiyo Yuden unbranded  (Thanks to Rima.com for providing the media)

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG03

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4489MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

18x

Write Time:

5m:16s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

22.40

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.027

Slightly higher PIE levels and PIF spikes at the end.



Brand:

Maxell – Thanks to Maxell USA for providing the media

Manufacturer:

ProDisc Technology Inc.

Code:

ProdiscF02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4489MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

5m:59s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

15.39

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.23

Quality scan is OK and no read-back problem.

 

DVD-ReWritable media:         



Brand:

Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim USA for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Verbatim

Code:

MKM 01RW6X01

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4489MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x

Write Time:

10m:45s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.08

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

This Verbatim media produces excellent quality burn.

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

11 Comments

alan1476
Posts: 17234
Posted on: 08 Dec 06 01:05
Excellent review, I was waiting for this review and now I know what to expect, thankyou Kip for a great review.
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 22 Feb 07 07:59
Product Details: Sony DRX 830U DVD Drive Product Details DVD Read Speed 16 X CD Read Speed 48 X CD Write Speed 48 X CD Rewrite Speed 32 X Type of Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM Internal or External External Interface Hi-Speed USB Access Time 140 ms Cache Size 2 MB Load Type Tray Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional regards shuvayu chakraborty MarketRaise www.marketraise.com marketraise@marketraise.com
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 22 Feb 07 17:47
I'm not a PC specialist but a friend mentioned that I cannot burn protected DVD without modifing the firmware of a new Sony DRX 830U. I have anydvd and whatever software exists but nothing works. Could kindly help me to modify, if possible, the firmware to burn DVD? Many thanks Daniel
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 07 Mar 07 07:47
just purchased the drive [drx-830u] roxio doesn't like it and neither does xp it appears. after installing the drive i took a look under the device manager hood and found that the universal driver setting for the drive is listed as unknown device. i have yet to be able to find a driver for it and because of this problem.. roxio emc 8 doesn't see the drive. i hate nero to the max. any help is greatly appreciated. mix2plix
13fox
Posts: 1
Posted on: 16 Mar 07 05:56
I cant get my Sony DRX-830u to make back up copy's of my own movies. i am using 1 click dvd, with dvd43.
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 19 Apr 07 17:55
JUST BOUGHT DRX-830U, VISTA DOESN'T LIKE NERO 7. ANY HINTS WOULD HELP. PLEASE.
hanh
Posts: 3
Posted on: 09 May 07 11:37
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 14 Jul 07 10:53
To willie (guest). You may need download upgrade Nero to use in vista! Thanks
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 14 Jul 07 10:54
this thinks may help you http://www.nero.com/eng/sony-up.php thanks :S
Orszaagah
Posts: 1
Posted on: 08 Sep 07 19:48
Managed to burn 10 to 15 DVD's, now it will not burn anymore. I've used AnyDVD + CloneDVD2, Nero 7 Ultra, Ashampoo Burning Studio 7, AoA, and DVD Shrink + DVD Decryptor. For blank media, I've tried Memorex, Maxell, Sony, and "Generic". End result: I've wasted/ruined 25 blanks. Anyone else have similar issues?
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 23 Feb 09 21:20
I lost my software CD and it was only installed on my old laptop. Can anyone tell me where I can get a copy of it? I asked Sony tech support and they wanted me to pay for $19 to get a replacement.

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