Need an SATA DVD writer that works with CD Speed (Disc Quality test)

thegdog · 18-09-2006

I just got a new HP computer and was disappointed to find that it only has SATA connections inside, no IDE. I was planning on brining my BenQ 1640 over because I still love the drive and love its ability to run Disc Quality tests in CD Speed.

Can anyone point me to an SATA DVD writer that is capable of running Disc Quality tests in CD Speed? The list of supported drives on the CD Speed web site seems really out-of-date (the BenQ 1640 isn't even on it), and not sure what drives I should be considering.

Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks!

*seeker010* · 18-09-2006

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Originally Posted by thegdog

I just got a new HP computer and was disappointed to find that it only has SATA connections inside, no IDE. I was planning on brining my BenQ 1640 over because I still love the drive and love its ability to run Disc Quality tests in CD Speed.

Can anyone point me to an SATA DVD writer that is capable of running Disc Quality tests in CD Speed? The list of supported drives on the CD Speed web site seems really out-of-date (the BenQ 1640 isn't even on it), and not sure what drives I should be considering.

Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks!

my liteon works fine with a ata-sata converter. so does my nec. so I use the two for scanning dvds and cds respectively.

*jhtalisman* · 18-09-2006

Can't you use a PCI IDE controller card?

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**mciahel** · 18-09-2006

Hi,

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Originally Posted by thegdog

Can anyone point me to an SATA DVD writer that is capable of running Disc Quality tests in CD Speed?

I own a Samsung SHW163A that is connected to a Promise PDC 20579 SATA controller. After editing a registry entry, I am able to scan DVD media with that drive, also Kprobe can be used for that. It is not possible to scan CD media (you can, but the results are mere fantasy). Also, I experienced erratic scanning results with some media.

So, I suggest thinking about a Liteon drive in connection with either a IDE interface card or an external USB enclosure. Similar like the Samsung, recent Liteon DVDRW drives are useless for scanning CD media (but good DVD scanners).

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thegdog · 18-09-2006

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Originally Posted by jhtalisman

Can't you use a PCI IDE controller card?

That would be an excellent option. The problem is that I don't have a PCI slot free in the case. I guess I could remove the Firewire card. I have two external Firewire hard drives, but I can daisy chain them together and connect them to the one Firewire port built in to the computer.

Hmm, that is something to consider. Thanks.

thegdog · 18-09-2006

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Originally Posted by mciahel

Hi,I own a Samsung SHW163A that is connected to a Promise PDC 20579 SATA controller.

Thanks, Michael. But looks like that drive is not available in the US.

And importing it from the UK would probably be too pricey to make it worth it.

thegdog · 18-09-2006

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Originally Posted by seeker010

my liteon works fine with a ata-sata converter. so does my nec. so I use the two for scanning dvds and cds respectively.

Huh. I didn't know there were ATA-SATA converters. I will look into that. Thanks!

Need an SATA DVD writer that works with CD Speed (Disc Quality test)

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