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DVD+R DL/-R DL Writing performance
DVD+R/-R Double Layer writing performance and quality:
DVD+R DL:
For these tests we again used CD-Speed to write a full disc. We then used a Lite-On SHM-165P6S along with CD-Speed to test the disc’s quality and finally ran a read-back test on our Optiarc AD-7201S.
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Brand: |
Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim (UK) for providing the sample. |
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Manufacturer: |
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media |
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Code: |
MKM 003 |
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Disc Type: |
DVD+R DL |
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Capacity: |
8103MB |
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Certified Speed: |
8x |
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Write Speed: |
8x (Z-CLV) |
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Write Time: |
19m:18s |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
9.63 |
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PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.01 |
| Jitter average | 10.65% |
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Booktype |
DVD-ROM |
DVD-R DL:
| Brand: | Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim (UK) for providing the sample. |
| Manufacturer: | Mitsubishi Kagaku Media |
| Code: | MKM 03RD30 (made in Singapore) |
| Disc Type: | DVD-R DL |
| Capacity: | 8103MB |
| Certified Speed: | 8x |
| Write Speed: | 8x (Z-CLV) |
| Write Time: | 17m:05s |
| PI-8 errors Average/Sec: | 5.25 |
| PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: | 0.00 |
| Jitter average | 7.79% |
| Booktype | DVD-R |
Summary:
The writing quality of the Optiarc AD-7240S on our tested DVD±R DL media was very good. Now let’s look at DVD-RAM writing performance on the next page….8 Comments
:g very pleased and i must say i always try to buy this make optiarc 
The last Positive kind of wipes out the first Negative thanks to the reviewer :B
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sorry for the double post. Not sure what happened
This message was edited at: 17-07-2009 13:08
This message was edited at: 17-07-2009 13:08
@bob If we had SL booktyping firmware for the 7241S or 7243S it'd wipe out BOTH negatives.
It appears to me that this review has been changed from when I read it initially.
Initially when I read it I swear it stated that one negative was that the writing performance on some DL media could be improved, but now that statement is missing. Also, on the DAE page, it previously stated it did not cache, but had a screenshot showing caching as YES (or vice versa). Finally, on the bottom of the DVD-RAM page, it states "Now let’s head to the special features page where we will check out LightScribe and SmartErase….." neither of which are available on this drive.
Initially when I read it I swear it stated that one negative was that the writing performance on some DL media could be improved, but now that statement is missing. Also, on the DAE page, it previously stated it did not cache, but had a screenshot showing caching as YES (or vice versa). Finally, on the bottom of the DVD-RAM page, it states "Now let’s head to the special features page where we will check out LightScribe and SmartErase….." neither of which are available on this drive.
After publishing the review, the only changes that have been made were spelling mistakes.
I used a previous drive review (LiteOn iHAS422) as a template for my review and that's where Lightscribe and SmartErase come from. Looks like you are the first one who noticed this
I used a previous drive review (LiteOn iHAS422) as a template for my review and that's where Lightscribe and SmartErase come from. Looks like you are the first one who noticed this
For burning audio CD's some CD-R jitter figures would be nice for all writer reviews!
I have an AD-7240S_1.03 myself of course. Great review, thanks a lot from me too! This drive is truly the best one. It and Win7 were the two products I watched closely to already own at day 1 of release this year. One of the best buys ever!
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