DVD Burner Reading abilities - Club CDFreaks

holtzi · 13-01-2007

I am planning to buy a DVD Burner, I specifically want a DVD that could read bad quality CD and DVDs that I burned several year ago.
My DVD Player can read these medias with no problem (Vertex 312A) But my current Combo drive can't (CRC ERROR). so I Know its possible to read them.
Which DVD Burner should I buy, and which DVD Burner should I NOT buy?
Thanks
Holtzi

*_chef_* · 13-01-2007

You could buy another good reader to try with, but when CRC errors appear you are lost, mostly.

holtzi · 13-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by _chef_

You could buy another good reader to try with, but when CRC errors appear you are lost, mostly.

But... my DVD Player Plays these CDs without any problem. (as I wrote )

kg_evilboy · 13-01-2007

LiteOn for example are supposed to be very good readers, although the late 18x and 20x models are not greater than the competition's models anymore.

**Arachne** · 13-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by holtzi

But... my DVD Player Plays these CDs without any problem. (as I wrote )

Because it plays at a lower speed than your combo drive, I believe, so any disc errors aren't so...obvious.

I've had success with older LiteOn (DVD burners) for recovering data from damaged discs.

**mciahel** · 13-01-2007

Hi,

don't forget recent Samsung drives, they are sometimes better readers than Liteons.

There is also an option to decrease read speed using software tools like Nero Drive Speed.

Michael

holtzi · 13-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by mciahel

Hi,

don't forget recent Samsung drives, they are sometimes better readers than Liteons.

There is also an option to decrease read speed using software tools like Nero Drive Speed.

Michael

can you be more specific about the models? for example is Samsung SH-S182D a good choice?

**mciahel** · 13-01-2007

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by holtzi

can you be more specific about the models?

Well, my (now outdated) Samsung SH-W163A reads some discs better than my Liteon SHM-165P6S.

Quote:

for example is Samsung SH-S182D a good choice?

Why not? Maybe we can expect a statement about that drive from Arachne, as she owns both, a SH-S182D and a SHM-165P6S

Michael

**Arachne** · 13-01-2007

Hehe...they both seem to be good readers from what I've experienced. However, whether this is because I handle my discs carefully or not, I don't know.

But I'm happy to know that if my Litey (my main drive that I use for reading) goes belly-up, I have the Samsung there as backup.

**mciahel** · 13-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arachne

Hehe...they both seem to be good readers from what I've experienced. However, whether this is because I handle my discs carefully or not, I don't know.

No degraded G05 at hand to try?

Cheers, Michael

**Arachne** · 13-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by mciahel

No degraded G05 at hand to try?

Cheers, Michael

LOL! They are looooong gone

holtzi · 14-01-2007

in the Samsung sub-forum there is a thread review about the Samsung SH-S182D model, one user referred to Samsung SH-S182M model:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvin Presler

How do you people review a drive and not even notice that it can't read half the disks it burns? I mean, if I overlook the fact that all it can make is coasters, it would be a great drive! Fast burns, great features, with a new fangled Lightscribe® label burned on it.

Fact is, the drive is absolute junk though in reality. CD's were ok, but not one single DVD that it burned was readable in the drive (but could be read by other drives) on 4 different -R media brands.

http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=193478

I know its not exactly the same model, but is there a base to his allegations?
he also writes that the D Model is exactly the same as the M except of the lightscribe

**Arachne** · 14-01-2007

I'm having no such problems with my SH-S182D - some people are, which in some cases has been rectified by a special firmware, and in other cases, making sure the drive isn't sharing a power connection with anything else.

*_chef_* · 14-01-2007

My brother also bought an 182D and is really happy with it. No issues at all.

**Arachne** · 14-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by _chef_

My brother also bought an 182D and is really happy with it. No issues at all.

Yep. I like mine so much, I'm after a spare

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holtzi New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	DVD Burner Reading Capabilities <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> I am planning to buy a DVD Burner, I specifically want a DVD that could read bad quality CD and DVDs that I burned several year ago. My DVD Player can read these medias with no problem (Vertex 312A) But my current Combo drive can't (CRC ERROR). so I Know its possible to read them. Which DVD Burner should I buy, and which DVD Burner should I NOT buy? Thanks Holtzi Last edited by holtzi; 13-01-2007 at 18:04.

13-01-2007	#2 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 24,199	Re: DVD Burner Reading abilities You could buy another good reader to try with, but when CRC errors appear you are lost, mostly. __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

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kg_evilboy CD Freaks Boy Toy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sneaker heaven Posts: 5,322	Re: DVD Burner Reading abilities LiteOn for example are supposed to be very good readers, although the late 18x and 20x models are not greater than the competition's models anymore. __________________ My collection: 2x Plextor PX-716A 1.09, Lite-On SHW-16H5S @ 1635S YS0Z, Samsung TS-L632B TS01, Lite-On LTR-16101B TS0W, LG GCE-8527B 1.01 LG GSA-H10N @ H12N UJ12 (dead), BenQ DW1650 BCIC (sold) Canon Pixma iP4300 For details on my other (sneaker) collection, please PM me! (You must be into sneakers too to get your info ) Sneaker Fun Fact: When Circa was developing a pro shoe for Chad Muska, he requested a stash pocket to run the entire length of the tongue. When designers asked The Muska if he really needed that much stash room, he replied, “Yo, I gots a lotta weed to fit in there, man!” Code: T6 C1 L2(s)v h d++ a- w++ c+ y+ f+ t+ k s m1- q-

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mciahel Moderator & Devices Editor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 7,646	Re: DVD Burner Reading abilities Hi, don't forget recent Samsung drives, they are sometimes better readers than Liteons. There is also an option to decrease read speed using software tools like Nero Drive Speed. 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<

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Arachne Senior Moderator & Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Keeping my media stash safe. Posts: 25,377	Re: DVD Burner Reading abilities Hehe...they both seem to be good readers from what I've experienced. However, whether this is because I handle my discs carefully or not, I don't know. But I'm happy to know that if my Litey (my main drive that I use for reading) goes belly-up, I have the Samsung there as backup. __________________ 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 Last edited by Arachne; 13-01-2007 at 23:21. Reason: ot = or

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14-01-2007	#13 (permalink)
Arachne Senior Moderator & Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Keeping my media stash safe. Posts: 25,377	Re: DVD Burner Reading abilities I'm having no such problems with my SH-S182D - some people are, which in some cases has been rectified by a special firmware, and in other cases, making sure the drive isn't sharing a power connection with anything else. __________________ 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

14-01-2007	#14 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 24,199	Re: DVD Burner Reading abilities My brother also bought an 182D and is really happy with it. No issues at all. __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

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