Backup Copies Of Protected Audio CDs, Continued
Since the writer clearly supports CloneCD's RAW-DAO mode, it should be possible to make backup copies.
Serious Sam2 is protected against piracy with Safedisk 2.51, and Comanche4 with Safedisk2.
To make a copy, we first created an image of the original CD with CloneCD. We then wrote the image to a CD-R. Finally, we checked to see whether we were able to install the copy and start the game.
| Game Title | Copy Protection | Copy Works | Read w Clone-CD | Write w Clone-CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche 4 | Save Disc V2 | Yes | 23:05 | 02:50 |
| Serious Sam2 | Save Disc V2.51 | Yes | 23:27 | 02:50 |
The FrisbyII is definitely not the fastest when it comes to copying games. Other writers were able to read the original CD in half the time. But the copies work - and that's the main thing.
Conclusion
Waitec's FrisbyII takes the honors as the current top performer for high-speed CD writing/rewriting using USB2.0. It even managed to outpace a competing 44x model. Special tasks such as backing up copy-protected games are no problem for this unit. Backing up copy-protected audio CDs was not possible, however.
The writing quality to CD-R media is good, but the FrisbyII's rewriting performance is not its strong point. Its reading performance with CD-RWs certainly is. Overall the writer/rewriter is a very capable performer, which gains extra brownie points for its highly capable error correction.
Measuring 15.8 x 3.9 x 21.5 cm (W x H x D) and weighing in at 1.1 kg (including power supply and cable), this drive is recommended for mobile computing. At 215 euros (street price) the unit is hardly a bargain. But, unfortunately, that's the price we have to pay for mobility.