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CD Write Tests
The
PX-716A is capable of writing to CDR media at 48x. Let's first take a
look at the write process in Nero CD-DVD Speed.
The PX-716A uses the CAV method of writing to
CDR media. We see a clean smooth burn, starting at 21.14x and ending at
47.90. The average write speed achieved was 36.24x.
Actual Write Tests
For the actual write tests, I used the exact same
695MB of data and burn them onto various brands of CDR media. With Ridata 48x CDR media, It was able to write the data in 3:03 minutes.
Below is a table of the results using a variety of media.
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CDR Brand |
Write Speed |
Write Time |
| Verbatim (super Azo) 52x |
48x |
3:09 |
| Verbatim (super Azo) 48X |
48x |
3:08 |
| Philips 40X |
48x |
3:12 |
| Ritek/Ridata 48X |
48x |
3:03 |
| Imation 24X |
48x |
3:06 |
| FUJI 32X |
48x |
3:27 |
| Sony 32X |
48x |
3:11 |
Media compatibility was excellent, writing to
all discs, including lower speed media at 48x. The lowest write speed
achieved was with the Ridata media. Fuji branded 32x media showed the
lowest write times, but still did write at 48x in testing.
2. CD-DVD Speed - CDRW Media
The PX-716A supports 24x writing to CDRW media.
Unfortunately, it was unable to write to my Ultra Speed 24x discs at this
speed. 16x writing was the fastest speed achieved. Below are the
results.
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CDR Brand |
Write Speed |
Write Time |
| Memorex (Ultra Speed) 24x |
16x |
5:38 |
| Ritek 24X (Ultra Speed)
CDRW |
16x |
5:43 |
3. Over-burning and 99min CDR Media
For those of you who look for a writer that can
support 99min media, you'll be pleased to know that the PX-716A does very well
with these discs. It was able to write to both Ritek and Melody branded
99min media at 48x. Keep in mind though that you will need to enable
over-burning support in PlexTools before attempting to overburn.
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