[G4] OT: Write Speed Questions CD-R v DVD-R

[Ramsey French]

On 3/2/03 9:44 AM, "Domains4Days.com" <Lists at domains4days.com> wrote:

> I am trying to compare it the write speed of a CD-R (16x) v DVD-R (2x)
> 
> Although they seem to be releasing 4x speed DVD - R  recorders - basically
> as I understand it they are for the most part writing at 2 X speed
> currently.
> 
> I understand that the ratios for the two different formats might be
> different - so that rating at 2 times on a CD-R (2x) - will be a different
> actual speed than writing 2 times on a DVD-R (2x)
> 
> AS AN EXAMPLE:
> 
> 1- writing 650 megs of data on a CD-R (16x speed) - currently takes about 5
> minutes (non-verify).
> 
> 2 - writing 650 megs of data on a SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)  (2x speed) ???
> TAKES HOW LONG??? ( I don't currently own one to test it)

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