Mikewarrior2: Dude, you have some killer fast DVD-ROM, I have never seen any CD-ROM/DVD-ROM being able to sustain reading at 12x+ w/o dropping speed(with the exception to TrueX of course).
Have Yamaha produced the goods now though???
<< "...Yamaha announces the introduction of the industry's fastest internal and external rewritable CD recorders. The all-new, multi-platform LightSpeed CRW2100 Series models are capable of recording on CD-R discs at an industry-first top speed of 16X, writing a 74-minute CD in under five minutes; rewriting CD-RW discs at a top speed of 10X; and reading CDs at a sustained maximum rate of 40X. In addition, the CRW2100 Series allows users to rip audio CDs at a maximum speed of 40X.
To achieve the industry's fastest CD-R write speed, Yamaha developed the CRW2100 Series to take advantage of the partial Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) technology, a combination of CAV and standard Constant Linear Velocity (CLV), for optimum performance. To rewrite a CD-RW disc at up to 10x speed, the Lightspeed recorders use the full CAV recording method.
The CAV recording method keeps the disc rotation speed constant while adjusting the data transfer rate, depending upon which portion of the disc is being recorded. For writing CD-R discs, the CRW2100 Series uses CAV in the inner portion of the disc while using CLV in the outer portions in order to deliver a top writing speed of 16X. Also known as partial CAV, this method enables a significant increase in the data transfer rates while minimizing the load increase to the drive's mechanism.
In pursuit of perfecting reliability, Yamaha has also equipped the CRW2100 Series with Optimum Write Speed Control. By checking a disc's capability and the recording conditions, this new technology allows the LightSpeed recorders to select the optimum writing speed to further improve reliability. The CRW2100 Series recorders also incorporate Yamaha's Waste-Proof Write Strategy. Unlike other write strategies which rely heavily on data-links and error corrections, Yamaha's write strategy focuses on providing a robust, stable recording environment by combining a large buffer memory, CAV writing support for on-the-fly data backup, and specific fine-tunings to the recording software. This strategy maximizes harmony between the recorder and the PC, virtually eliminating buffer underruns and preventing waste of media.
The CRW2100 series recorders offer an extra large 8 MB buffer memory-up to 4X larger than that of competitive recorders-virtually eliminating common buffer underruns. The new LightSpeed recorders are designed to take full advantage of the new, high performance 16X CD-R media to optimize record speed and reliability. Yamaha and other media makers will introduce 74-minute and 80-minute 16x CD-R media in October 2000.
The CRW2100 Series will feature four models: the internal CRW2100EZ using E-IDE (ATAPI) interface will ship in mid-October 2000, and the internal CRW2100SZ using Ultra SCSI (SCSI-3) interface will be available in late October 2000. The external CRW2100SXZ using Ultra SCSI interface will ship in late-November 2000. The external CRW2100FXZ using IEEE 1394 FireWire(TM) technology will be available in early December 2000..." >>
I don't think you can discount Yamaha at this stage although Plextor has possibly the better drives at the moment....
<< "...Yamaha announces the introduction of the industry's fastest internal and external rewritable CD recorders. The all-new, multi-platform LightSpeed CRW2100 Series models are capable of recording on CD-R discs at an industry-first top speed of 16X, writing a 74-minute CD in under five minutes; rewriting CD-RW discs at a top speed of 10X; and reading CDs at a sustained maximum rate of 40X. In addition, the CRW2100 Series allows users to rip audio CDs at a maximum speed of 40X.
To achieve the industry's fastest CD-R write speed, Yamaha developed the CRW2100 Series to take advantage of the partial Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) technology, a combination of CAV and standard Constant Linear Velocity (CLV), for optimum performance. To rewrite a CD-RW disc at up to 10x speed, the Lightspeed recorders use the full CAV recording method.
The CAV recording method keeps the disc rotation speed constant while adjusting the data transfer rate, depending upon which portion of the disc is being recorded. For writing CD-R discs, the CRW2100 Series uses CAV in the inner portion of the disc while using CLV in the outer portions in order to deliver a top writing speed of 16X. Also known as partial CAV, this method enables a significant increase in the data transfer rates while minimizing the load increase to the drive's mechanism.
In pursuit of perfecting reliability, Yamaha has also equipped the CRW2100 Series with Optimum Write Speed Control. By checking a disc's capability and the recording conditions, this new technology allows the LightSpeed recorders to select the optimum writing speed to further improve reliability. The CRW2100 Series recorders also incorporate Yamaha's Waste-Proof Write Strategy. Unlike other write strategies which rely heavily on data-links and error corrections, Yamaha's write strategy focuses on providing a robust, stable recording environment by combining a large buffer memory, CAV writing support for on-the-fly data backup, and specific fine-tunings to the recording software. This strategy maximizes harmony between the recorder and the PC, virtually eliminating buffer underruns and preventing waste of media.
The CRW2100 series recorders offer an extra large 8 MB buffer memory-up to 4X larger than that of competitive recorders-virtually eliminating common buffer underruns. The new LightSpeed recorders are designed to take full advantage of the new, high performance 16X CD-R media to optimize record speed and reliability. Yamaha and other media makers will introduce 74-minute and 80-minute 16x CD-R media in October 2000.
The CRW2100 Series will feature four models: the internal CRW2100EZ using E-IDE (ATAPI) interface will ship in mid-October 2000, and the internal CRW2100SZ using Ultra SCSI (SCSI-3) interface will be available in late October 2000. The external CRW2100SXZ using Ultra SCSI interface will ship in late-November 2000. The external CRW2100FXZ using IEEE 1394 FireWire(TM) technology will be available in early December 2000..." >>
I don't think you can discount Yamaha at this stage although Plextor has possibly the better drives at the moment....
My vote goes to TDK just to be different....which is basically a Plextor. Cool colors.
LXi, for your information...SANYO has the patents on "BurnProof"
and licenses it to Plextor. Therefore there is a tie between Plextor and Sanyo, which might even go further than that.
Mac
LXi, for your information...SANYO has the patents on "BurnProof"
and licenses it to Plextor. Therefore there is a tie between Plextor and Sanyo, which might even go further than that.
Mac
Actually, the one time i did a on-the fly copy with my pioneer 10/40 DVD to my 12/10/32A it worked fine... I didn't use my computer for anything else, though.
Mike
Mike
I would vote for Plextor as #1.
A close second would be Sony. I have a Sony an 8/4/32 right now and I can not complain. It is the same drive rebadged in the HP series of CDRs. CloneCd recommends the Plextors, HPs (they use Sony drives) and the Sonys.
A close second would be Sony. I have a Sony an 8/4/32 right now and I can not complain. It is the same drive rebadged in the HP series of CDRs. CloneCd recommends the Plextors, HPs (they use Sony drives) and the Sonys.
chilo you seem to be under the impression that Plextor doesn't make SCSI devices, when in fact that is almost all they make. The 12/10 IDE is (as far as I know) their only IDE product. So if you feel the need to get a SCSI burner it may as well be plextor...they are the best there is.
Deffinitely Plextor , i currently have the Imation 8x/20x scsi cdr (rebadged Plextor if my memory serves me right).
I'd certainly like to get my hands on one of those new Yamaha's @ 16x especially the external scsi version.
I'd certainly like to get my hands on one of those new Yamaha's @ 16x especially the external scsi version.
I landed on a website that had a list of sanyo OEM drives and Plextor, Zip Iomega, and Lacie were on it. I will try to dig up the webpage or better yet I will fire off a email to plextor. It wouldn't really surprise me if sanyo had built the plextor drive, I mean why re-invent the wheel.
well back onto the question SCSI or IDE:
currently there is no Plextor SCSI drive that offers 12X10X32 (I think). so burnproof could easily come out on their next SCSI CDRW drive.
second, with IDE, you take up one more precious channel (if you seperate every IDE device on their own channel like me). so if you want to copy from both a CD or from the HD, you best be able to have each on their own channel (only one of many reasons why SCSI is generally better).
finally, if you are on an full SCSI system, then it will be much harder to get buffer underuns even withOUT burnproof, because the HD isn't limited by the CPU (say you were playing a game or something).
currently it's pretty much a stalemate, but if I were you, I'd try to go all SCSI. perhaps later Plextor will have a SCSI CDRW with burnproof.
Finally, if you NEED a CDRW, and want SCSI right now, then that Yamaha burner will not steer you wrong. it has 8MB or RAM onboard.
their drives are of equal quality to Plextor. the basic reasoning behind everyone liking plextor, is because they have that extra feature, burnproof.
currently there is no Plextor SCSI drive that offers 12X10X32 (I think). so burnproof could easily come out on their next SCSI CDRW drive.
second, with IDE, you take up one more precious channel (if you seperate every IDE device on their own channel like me). so if you want to copy from both a CD or from the HD, you best be able to have each on their own channel (only one of many reasons why SCSI is generally better).
finally, if you are on an full SCSI system, then it will be much harder to get buffer underuns even withOUT burnproof, because the HD isn't limited by the CPU (say you were playing a game or something).
currently it's pretty much a stalemate, but if I were you, I'd try to go all SCSI. perhaps later Plextor will have a SCSI CDRW with burnproof.
Finally, if you NEED a CDRW, and want SCSI right now, then that Yamaha burner will not steer you wrong. it has 8MB or RAM onboard.
their drives are of equal quality to Plextor. the basic reasoning behind everyone liking plextor, is because they have that extra feature, burnproof.
Wow thanks for all of the information to everyone that posted. You guys are the best! Any of you ever use the pack of 100 cd's from compusa that come in clear wraping. I just wonder if they will do 12x or not. They are totally plain and I like that. Also, are these the ones that scratch real bad? thanks
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