| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron 800 MHz |
| Memory | 256 MB PC100 |
| Hard disk | Western Digital WD400 40 Go |
| CD readers | Teac CD540E and Pioneer A105S |
| Graphics adapter | ATI Radeon 64 MB DDR |
| Drivers & software | |
| DirectX | 8.0a |
| OS | Windows XP Professional |
| Benchmarks & control | |
| Application benches | - Nero Burning Rom 5.5.5.1
- Clone CD 3.1.1.0 - Padus Disc Juggler 3.50.118 |
| Performance benches | - CD Speed 99
- DAE Speed 99 - CDR Diagnostics 0.1.7.0 - CDR Analyser |
Each burner was tested according to the most exact and thorough method possible. The tests were carried out as follows:
- Time taken to burn 650 MB. The operation was effected from hard disk to 3 80-minute Memorex CD-Rs made by CMC Magnetics of type 6. The software was Nero Burning Rom 5.5.5.1.
- Time taken for a CD-to-CD copy on 2 identical CD-Rs. The software was Nero Burning Rom 5.5.5.1.
- DAO-RAW or SAO-RAW copy test with Clone CD 3.1.1.0 software.
- Analysis of a CD-R burnt at maximum speed using CD-R Diagnostics and CD Analyser.
- Burning of 5 CD-Rs from various makes (TDK, Philips, Mitsui, Memorex and Hi-Space) to test compatibility.
- Assessment of performance in reading and digital audio extraction using DAE Speed 99 and CD Speed 99 software.
- Estimate of speed in CD-RW mode.
- Overburning test.
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Summary
- Introduction
- Anti-Buffer Underrun Technologies
- P-CAV And Z-CLV
- The Right Speed For The Right Results
- The Burners
- Memorex 24Maxx / Lite-On 24x10x40
- Philips CDRW2010
- Plextor Plexwriter 241040A
- Ricoh MP7200A
- Sanyo CRD-BP1500P
- Sony CRX175A-RP
- TDK Cyclone 241040
- Teac CD-W524EK
- Waitec Megalus
- Yamaha CRW3200E-VK
- Test Configuration And Methods
- Burning Time And Compatibility
- Read Performance
- Digital Audio Extraction
- One On Its Own: Audio Master Quality By Yamaha
- One On Its Own: Audio Master Quality By Yamaha, Continued
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