Introduction
Not long ago CDR-Zone.COM got to take a look at the BenQ 16x DVD+R media. It proofed to be a media that produced very good results on writers that fully supported it, whilst some writers decided that a slower speed was needed for some batches. Continuing the BenQ theme I have had the chance to test the latest 16x DVD-R media with thanks again to Troy and the gang at Dvdshoponline. Will it be of a similar quality to the DVD+R version or will better/worse be found during the testing? Thats the whole point of this review, but just for good measure a new recording device is being used with the Liteon SHM-165P6S gettting its CDR-Zone.COM baptism.
Picture-perfect memories that last:
PicFectTM Technology is developed by BenQ Optical Media Lab to minimize the PI value (the error rate from the original video to the copy) for a perfect picture quality. That is why BenQ DVD Media can offer the best picture and sound quality for your enjoyment.
Featuring DataGuard XTMTechnology:
Among all the storage solutions providers, BenQ is the only company that actually
manufactures both CD-RW drives and CD Media. With the complete knowledge of optical storage, BenQ has developed DataGuard Technology to effectively protect recorded data against various environmental changes.
The review media came to me in a spindle of 25 and users of BenQ media will note that the plain white design and BenQ logo have now been replaced with a pearl white effect and no logo. The BenQ 16x DVD-R media uses a dye from Daxon technology in Taiwan and this is exactly as expected. BenQ have been using Daxon technology to produce their media since the early days of recordable DVD media and I am glad to see the partnership continue.
For the real media quality enthusiast, the batch number code on the inner circle of the media is marked AMC16DMR47DJ1301. Further inspection of the packaging confirms that this media is made in Taiwan as well as carrying a 16x certified logo.
| Detailed media information for the BenQ 16x DVD-R media | | Media name: | BenQ 16x DVD-R | | Brand: | BenQ | | Manufacturer: | Daxon | | Made in: | Taiwan | | Media ID Code: | DAXON016S | | Media Type: | DVD-R | | Rated speed: | 16x | | Max. storage capacity: | 4.7 GB | | Writing surface colour (dye): | Purple | | Top surface colour: | Pearl White with branding | | Printable top surface? | No |
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A question which I have been asked quite a few times since starting my reviews is 'How do you decide on what brands of writer you use?'. With this in mind I have decided to layout exactly how I choose my recording devices in this part of the review for those that really care!. In this review I have used NEC, and Pioneer based drives to reflect what are some of the most popular OEM recording devices on the market at the time of writing any given review, whilst the Plextor, Liteon and Philips drives cover the retail section of the market - its that simple!
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