CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review - Club CDFreaks

**Dee-27** · 21-09-2007

CD Freaks are proud to present: The Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner Review

You can find the review here

Please feel free to comment on the review in this forum thread.

ntss · 21-09-2007

I can not seem to link the review.

**Dee-27** · 21-09-2007

Try now

**geno888** · 21-09-2007

/me wants one of these drives.....

**Arachne** · 21-09-2007

Wow. Some really nice burns in there.

Great review, thanks Dee

(now I want one of these drives even more!)

*zebadee* · 21-09-2007

Hi

Very well done Dee-27.

*zebadee* · 21-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arachne

Wow. Some really nice burns in there.

Great review, thanks Dee

(now I want one of these drives even more!)

Hi

You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;etc etc.

Here we are waiting:

**geno888** · 21-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebadee

Hi

You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;etc etc.

the right version is:

You must; You must; You must; You must; You must; You must; You must; You must; You must; You must; You must; You must etc

**mciahel** · 21-09-2007

Very nice work

But I really miss figures about jitter - for CD and for DVD media

Michael

**Arachne** · 21-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebadee

Hi

You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;You can;etc etc.

Here we are waiting:

You're terrible, that's impossible to resist

No-one's mentioned the 16x DL burns! I'm shocked. I could easily live with 10 minute DL burning if they come out that well

*pinto2* · 21-09-2007

Thanks Dee-27.

Great review from what I've seen sofar.

BTW, does this drive use Z-CAV at 12x (TYG02) with stock firmware.

Edit
Arachne: No-one's mentioned the 16x DL burns! I'm shocked. Already posted a while ago...

**~KIPPER~** · 21-09-2007

As always; excellent review. Thanks Dee

*zebadee* · 21-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arachne

You're terrible, that's impossible to resist

No-one's mentioned the 16x DL burns! I'm shocked. I could easily live with 10 minute DL burning if they come out that well

Hi

P.S. Check PM's

**Arachne** · 21-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinto2

Edit
Arachne: No-one's mentioned the 16x DL burns! I'm shocked. Already posted a while ago...

Hehe thanks, yeah I recall that thread. I meant the one in the review for those that may have missed the thread

**Dee-27** · 21-09-2007

Thanks all for the comments.
Indeed a most impressive drive IMO.

@pinto
RE TYG02
Nah, CAV. I made a typo in the review. Nicely spotted.

(corrected now)

**geno888** · 21-09-2007

Are 16x DL discs easy to find or are like 12x RAM media (not imported at all in Europe)?

**Dee-27** · 21-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by geno888

Are 16x DL discs easy to find or are like 12x RAM media (not imported at all in Europe)?

According to the information i have. 16x DL discs will appear soon in quantity (world wide).

**Arachne** · 21-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee-27

According to the information i have. 16x DL discs will appear soon in quantity (world wide).

Excellent news, thanks Dee

**geno888** · 21-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arachne

Excellent news, thanks Dee

Ditto

*CDan* · 21-09-2007

Apart from the interface, is the SH-S202G drive the same hardware?

**Dee-27** · 21-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDan

Apart from the interface, is the SH-S202G drive the same hardware?

It should be, although i believe the S20x range was designed with SATA in mind. Some people have reported some problems with the S202G. The S202G firmware development certainly seems to be lagging behind, compared to the S203B.

*Albert* · 21-09-2007

On the Features page, under Writing Technique, For 48x CD-R, you have

"CD Recordable:

According to the specifications of the Samsung SH-S203B, it should be able to write CD-R media at a maximum speed of 48x."

While under the graph depicting the 48x burn, you have

"The Samsung SH-S203B uses CAV, (Constant Angular Velocity), to write at its maximum speed of 40X. This gives an average speed of 36.86x and a total writing time of 2 minutes and 54 seconds."

The max is 48.xx, and the average--while only off by .xx--is 36.93x [as reported by the graph].

Just thought I'd give you heads up.

EDIT: It's also the 48x/40x labeling issue on CD-R/RW Writing Performance >> Writing Data CD-R Discs.

EDIT2: There is also a bit of Plextor PX-760A typo-ing going on [reads PS-760A].

Okay, I'm going to stop reading the review for the fact that I keep seeing typos.

Nice review, Dee-27.

**MegaDETH** · 21-09-2007

Great review on a great drive Dee-27!!

I just love my 203B

**~KIPPER~** · 22-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by MegaDETH

Great review on a great drive Dee-27!!

I just love my 203B

I don't love my 203, I love my wife; I do really like my 203 and appreciate how it performs though. LOL

skelton · 22-09-2007

Thanks Dee.

Interesting and informative, as usual.

21-09-2007	#1 (permalink)
Dee-27 Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 8,787	CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> CD Freaks are proud to present: The Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner Review You can find the review here Please feel free to comment on the review in this forum thread. __________________ My Review PC & Optical Drives We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us To become a member of cdfreaks.com just click here to join The Forum Rules The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

21-09-2007	#2 (permalink)
ntss New on Forum Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review I can not seem to link the review.

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Dee-27 Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 8,787	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review Try now __________________ My Review PC & Optical Drives We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us To become a member of cdfreaks.com just click here to join The Forum Rules The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

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Arachne Senior Moderator & Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Keeping my media stash safe. Posts: 25,352	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review Wow. Some really nice burns in there. Great review, thanks Dee (now I want one of these drives even more!) __________________ Current drives: Samsung SH-S203N (SB02 patched) + Pioneer DVR-115D (1.06) + Optiarc AD-5170S (1.12) + Litey LH-20A1H (LL0D) + Samsung SH-S182D (SB06 RPC1) x2 + Litey SHM-165P6S (MS0R) + LG E10N (JE07) + BenQ DW1650 (BCDC) x2 + Litey SHW-1635S (YV6P) x2 + BenQ DW1640@164B (BEFB) + LG 4167B (DL13 TDB) + Samsung SH-S162L (TS08) + NEC ND-4551A (1.Z2) + LG GCE-8520B (1.00) + LiteOn SOHR-5239S (2S0B) Retired: LiteOn LDW-851@SOHW-832 + LiteOn SOHW-1693S + LG 4163B My Review PCs How to delete your upper and lower filters : How to check/enable DMA by Womble Click here to join cdfreaks.com and be part of our friendly community! The CDFreaks Distributed Computing Teams need YOU! Join the Team(s) and help save some lives! Read more here

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zebadee CD Freaks Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,062	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review Hi Very well done Dee-27.

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mciahel Moderator & Devices Editor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 7,607	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review Very nice work But I really miss figures about jitter - for CD and for DVD media Michael __________________ My system, including optical drives * Mini-FAQ for Samsung DVD writers Click here to join CDFreaks.com * How to attach disc quality scans: >klick<

21-09-2007	#11 (permalink)
pinto2 DVD Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nordic Region Posts: 7,301	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review Thanks Dee-27. Great review from what I've seen sofar. BTW, does this drive use Z-CAV at 12x (TYG02) with stock firmware. Edit Arachne: No-one's mentioned the 16x DL burns! I'm shocked. Already posted a while ago...

21-09-2007	#12 (permalink)
~KIPPER~ CD Freaks Senior Reviewer & Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,326	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review As always; excellent review. Thanks Dee

21-09-2007	#15 (permalink)
Dee-27 Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 8,787	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review Thanks all for the comments. Indeed a most impressive drive IMO. @pinto RE TYG02 Nah, CAV. I made a typo in the review. Nicely spotted. (corrected now) __________________ My Review PC & Optical Drives We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us To become a member of cdfreaks.com just click here to join The Forum Rules The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

21-09-2007	#16 (permalink)
geno888 Moderator, Editor & CD Freaks Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Italy Posts: 17,715	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review Are 16x DL discs easy to find or are like 12x RAM media (not imported at all in Europe)? __________________ Click here or here to download latest version of CD-DVD Speed Click here to read more about DMA User guide for CD-DVD Speed: English version - Versione Italiana User guide for ImgBurn in BUILD mode English version - Italian version KTPHTT

21-09-2007	#20 (permalink)
CDan CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,690	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review Apart from the interface, is the SH-S202G drive the same hardware?

21-09-2007	#22 (permalink)
Albert CDFreaks 'Dogbert' Resident Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,951	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review On the Features page, under Writing Technique, For 48x CD-R, you have "CD Recordable: According to the specifications of the Samsung SH-S203B, it should be able to write CD-R media at a maximum speed of 48x." While under the graph depicting the 48x burn, you have "The Samsung SH-S203B uses CAV, (Constant Angular Velocity), to write at its maximum speed of 40X. This gives an average speed of 36.86x and a total writing time of 2 minutes and 54 seconds." The max is 48.xx, and the average--while only off by .xx--is 36.93x [as reported by the graph]. Just thought I'd give you heads up. EDIT: It's also the 48x/40x labeling issue on CD-R/RW Writing Performance >> Writing Data CD-R Discs. EDIT2: There is also a bit of Plextor PX-760A typo-ing going on [reads PS-760A]. Okay, I'm going to stop reading the review for the fact that I keep seeing typos. Nice review, Dee-27. __________________ Non-members: Free yourselves! >>>>Join CD Freaks!<<<< \|\|\| Members: Glad to have ya here! Read the forum rules, use your common sense, & we'll all get along just fine. Generic Responses For Newbies 101 Generic Responses For Newbies 102 "Alcohol is a major cause of a lot of DVD problems." [Source] And you thought that it was just bad to get intoxicated. Common interest: My media stash as of 9-19-08.

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MegaDETH CD Freaks Senior Reviewer & Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Watertown Posts: 3,617	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review Great review on a great drive Dee-27!! I just love my 203B

22-09-2007	#25 (permalink)
skelton CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 669	Re: CDFreaks presents: Samsung SH-S203B DVD Burner review Thanks Dee. Interesting and informative, as usual.