DVD/CD writer - do any brands last?
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From: Mike S. on 7 May 2010 11:12 In article <5b46u513hre9t23o38b9irblu6mbu47evf(a)4ax.com>, DevilsPGD <Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-Cage(a)crazyhat.net> wrote: >In message <hruvni$has$1(a)news.eternal-september.org> Bob Willard ><BobwBSGS(a)TrashThis.comcast.net> was claimed to have wrote: > >>DevilsPGD wrote: >>> In message <hrua27$d64$1(a)news.eternal-september.org> Bob Willard >>> <BobwBSGS(a)TrashThis.comcast.net> was claimed to have wrote: >>> >>>> Maybe. I did have some luck cleaning the lens on one CDROM, using >>>> isopropanol applied with Qtips. But given that optical stuff gets >>>> better every year (like HDs), by the time your optical widget dies >>>> you will probably want this year's version instead. >>> >>> To a point, this was true. However modern optical drives don't seem to >>> be substantially better than 2 year old drives at this point. >>> >>> I think it's largely due to some physics limits in terms of how fast you >>> can spin cheap disks and how much vibration can be absorbed. >> >>Well, the next generation (meaning the stuff that I can't yet afford) >>is Blu-ray, and then comes multi-layer Blu-ray, and there will likely >>be shorter wavelength LASERs beyond that to crank up the areal density >>some more. I doubt if we have reached the absolute physical limits. > >However, my point was more that my 2-3 year old drives are still on par >with modern CDR/DVDR drives, there's no advancements that make them >worth replacing other than Bluray (which I don't really look at as an >"advancement" on current drives, as much as a new format entirely) The only issue is need for updated firmware to do better burns on newer blank DVD media. As the market settles down I suppose there are going to be fewer and fewer variations to cope with. For instance, though, I have an Optiarc laptop-size DVD burner from 2006 that won;t make reliable burns on the newer Ritek media that many companies are branding as their own these days. The MID isn't in it's table, so it defaults to a 4X generic burning strategy thet produces horrific quality recordings on that media. No firmware updates available so replacing it may be an option.
From: gumby on 7 May 2010 22:18 On 05/05/2010 9:34 PM, Rod Speed wrote: > You should see what its done to your lungs. > > I blame my father for introducing me to the evil weed.
From: Rod Speed on 7 May 2010 22:43 gumby wrote > Rod Speed wrote >> You should see what its done to your lungs. > I blame my father for introducing me to the evil weed. You'll get to pick his nursing home if it doesnt get him first.
From: Rod Speed on 8 May 2010 05:31 Frank Williams wrote > Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa(a)gmail.com> wrote >> Frank Williams wrote >>> Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa(a)gmail.com> wrote >>>> me wrote >>>>> Bob Willard <BobwBSGS(a)TrashThis.comcast.net> wrote >>>>>> me wrote >>>>>>> Looking for recommendations for a brand of DVD/CD reader/writer. >>>>>>> Seems like all those I've purchased, regardless of name brand, >>>>>>> die in a coupe years. Are there any that last longer? I see >>>>>>> some LG & Samsung for low prices, are they junk or just as good >>>>>>> as the rest of the crowd? >>>>>>> FWIW, this is for an IDE interface. >>>>>> All CD/DVD devices are prone to die due to dirt & dust, which can >>>>>> coat the lens. If your environment is not air-conditioned, or if people >>>>>> are allowed to smoke, then your optical devices are likely to die early. >>>>> Are you suggesting that a simple lens cleaning might restore errant devices? >>>> Yes, with smokers. >>>>> I don't have smoke, >>>> Then that isnt your problem. >>>>> but I do have dust, and a "test" device causing issues right >>>>> now (the subject to be replaced) that I could run a pilot on. >>>> Wouldnt hurt to try cleaning the lens, but it isnt likely to help if you arent a smoker. >>> Its not possible to clean a Smoke Damaged Laser Assembly, >> The problem aint damage, its just a film of the smoke residue on >> the lens and its perfectly possible to get that off with isopropanol. >>> as it get on more parts that you can get at, >>> like the Mirror and the bottom of the Lens. >> It doesnt matter unless its in the optical path unless the levels are very bad. >>> I should know as I fixed many CD/DVD Players.. >> But dont understand the basics. >>> Smokers even kill TV's >> Not very often. > I have proven many times you just don't know a Thing, Like hell you have. > I have been a Electronic Eng and Technician for some 30 years I have been for a hell of a lot longer than that thanks. > and more you just don't know a thing how a CD/DVD laser system works.. Easy to claim. Have fun actually substantiating that claim. You can't even manage to work out how to capitalise properly.
From: Rod Speed on 8 May 2010 05:33
Frank Williams wrote > Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa(a)gmail.com> wrote >> Frank Williams wrote >>> me <noemail(a)nothere.com> wrote >>>> Bob Willard <BobwBSGS(a)TrashThis.comcast.net> wrote >>>>> me wrote >>>>>> Looking for recommendations for a brand of DVD/CD reader/writer. >>>>>> Seems like all those I've purchased, regardless of name brand, >>>>>> die in a coupe years. Are there any that last longer? I see some >>>>>> LG & Samsung for low prices, are they junk or just as good as >>>>>> the rest of the crowd? >>>>>> FWIW, this is for an IDE interface. >>>>> All CD/DVD devices are prone to die due to dirt & dust, which can >>>>> coat the lens. If your environment is not air-conditioned, or if >>>>> people are allowed to smoke, then your optical devices are likely >>>>> to die early. >>>> Are you suggesting that a simple lens cleaning might restore errant >>>> devices? I don't have smoke, but I do have dust, and a "test" >>>> device causing issues right now (the subject to be replaced) that >>>> I could run a pilot on. >>> The Dust gets on to many parts, and it time stick like glue, >> No it doesnt if its not a smoker's system. >>> you have to use cotton buds and Isopropyl to clean some >>> of the parts, but hard to clean underneath the lens. >> It doesnt cause any real problem underneath the lens as long as it >> isnt a smoker's system and isnt used in very high humidity enviroments. > Another person that just don't know a Thing We'll see... > I have serviced them for some 10 years I have done that for a hell of a lot longer than that, thanks. > and more and know what I am taking about. We can all see that you don't. You can't even manage to work out how to capitalise properly. |