Found a bit of advantages of Pioneer DVR 109 over Benq
- Pioneer also supports DVD-RAM reading at CLV 2x
The new Benq DW1640
The BenQ DW1640 supports 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW and 8x DVD+R9 DL writing technology, allowing dual layer discs of 8.5Gb to be written. So far this is the worlds first DVD-burner to support the DVD+R9 DL format at 8x.
More Info:-
http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/193
Taken from -
www.BenQ.com
Performance
[DVD+R DL]
Data Transfer Rate /double layer write: 88.64 Mbit/sec (8X)
[DVD+R/+RW]
Data Transfer Rate /write: 177.28 Mbit/sec (16X)
Data Transfer Rate /rewrite: 88.64 Mbit/sec (8X)
[DVD-R/-RW]
Data Transfer Rate /write: 177.28 Mbit/sec (16X)
Data Transfer Rate /rewrite: 66.48 Mbit/sec (6X)
[DVDROM]
Data Transfer Rate /read: 177.28 Mbit/sec (16X, Max.)Access time: 120 ms
[CD]
Data Transfer Rate /write: 7200 KByte/sec (48X)
Data Transfer Rate /rewrite: 4800 KByte/sec (32X)
Data Transfer Rate /read: 7200 KByte/sec (48X, Max.)
Access time: 120 ms
Interface
E-IDE/ATAPI
Supported IDE mode
PIO mode 0/1/2/3/4
DMA mode 0/1/2
UDMA mode 0/1/2
Buffer Size 2 Mbytes
Writing Mode
[DVD+R/+RW]
DVD Data and Video
[CD-R/-RW]
Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing (fixed & variable packet), CD Digital Audio, Direct-Over-Write on CD-RW, Test Write
Disc Size
[DVD] 120 mm disc
[CD] 80 and 120 mm discs
Disc Formats
[DVD]
DVD+R DL 8.5GB, DVD+R 4.7GB, DVD+RW 4.7GB, DVD-R 4.7GB (closed session), DVD-RW 4.7GB (closed session), DVD-Video, DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18
[CD]
CD-DA, CD-ROM XA (m1, m2f1/m2f2), CD-R, CD-RW, Bootable CD, Photo CD (single & multi-session), Video CD, Super Video CD, CD-Extra, Mixed-mode CD, CD-Text
Audio Performance
Signal-to-Noise ratio: 76 dB min.
Number of stereo channels: 2
Analog audio line output: 0.75 VRMS at 470 Ohm
Analog headphone output: 0.6 VRMS at 34 Ohm
CD sampling frequency: 44.1 KHz
Power Requirement
+5V± 5%, ripple: 100mVpp
+12V ± 10%, ripple: 200mVpp
Environment Conditions
Operating temperature:
5 0C~50 0C (410F~1220F) at humidity of 8-80% RH
Non-operating temperature:
-40 0C~60 0C (-40 0F~140 0F) at humidity: 5%~95% RH
Reliability Characteristics
MTBF: 125,000 POH (20%)
Non-recoverable read error < 1 block in 1012 bits (CD and DVD)
Firmware Update
Flash memory upgradeable
Panel Design
Front side:
open/close button and read/write status indicator LED
Rear side:
40-pin ATA-2 dual row flat-cable connector, 4-pin DC power connector, 3-position device jumpers, digital audio output and analog audio output
OS Compatibility
Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98SE
Speciality
The ventilation system/feature called Air Flow Cooling System (AFCS) and Anti-Dust Cooling System (ADCS)
check:-
http://gfx.cdfreaks.com/reviews/benq_dw1640_pre/image015.jpg
Dual Cooling System
BenQ's exclusive Dual Cooling System (DCS) features an Anti-Dust Cooling System (ADCS) and Air Flow Cooling System (AFCS) to effectively reduce the risk of over-heating during high-speed reading and writing.
Air Flow Cooling System (AFCS)
AFCS accelerates the circulation inside the drive and speeds up the heat elimination through the drive's steel housing.
Check Image:-
http://gfx.cdfreaks.com/reviews/benq_dw1640_pre/image026.jpg
Anti-Dust Cooling System (ADCS)
With an integrated heat chimney design, ADCS redirects the heat flow out of the drive, while still providing protection from dust.
Check Image:-
http://gfx.cdfreaks.com/reviews/benq_dw1640_pre/image027.jpg
Positive:
Supports DVD+R/R9 DL/-R at 16x/8x/16x
Supports CD-R/RW at 48x/32x
Supports bitsetting for all types of DVD+R/R9 DL/RW (sets auto. booktype to DVD-ROM)
Supports disc quality scanning
Can read 99/100 minutes CD-R’s
Reads DVD+R/-R at 16x
Reads DVD+RW/R9 DL/-RW at 12x
Reads DVD-Video SL/DL at 16x/12x
Good Software package
Cheap price
Negative:
Does not support Mt. Rainier
Does not support LightScribe
Reads CD-RW only at 40x
Green LED for both reading and writing
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The Benq DW1640 looks much much better than Pioneer DVR109
Discussion on Benq DW1640 to be carried here:-
http://www.techenclave.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20696#post20696
But please answer my doubts here
- I wanted to ask if Benq DW1640 is available here this really has gr8 features.
- And want your opinion on this benq dw1640 writer.
- You people have more optical drive knowledge than mine so please let me know.
- Also wanted to ask that did anyone have a bad experience with any Benq DVD Writers
