On 14 Dec 2000, 9:12, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Can anyone help me to understand the speed issue in CDRs?
General Speed Seek Time
(milliseconds)
Data Transfer Rate
Single-Speed 600 150K per second
2X 320 300K per second
3X 250 450K per second
4X 135-180 600K per second
6X 135-180 900K per second
8X 135-180 1.2 MBps
10X 135-180 1.6 MBps
12X 100-150 1.8 MBps
16X 100-150 2.4 MBps (maximum)
24X 100-150 3.6 Mbps (maximum)
32X 100-150 4.8 Mbps (maximum)
source: http://www.zdwebopedia.com/TERM/C/CD_ROM.html
I would also suggest you read over the following CD-ROM Tutorial:
http://members.aa.net/~obata/cdtutor.htm
> I am shopping for one today. I need an inexpensive, descent speed,
> quality, external CDR. Any prior experiences would be greatly
> appreciated. Let's try to kep the price under $160 :o)
My CD-ROM is the least used peripheral I have. So my opinion would not
be worth much.
Why don't you check CNET's Computer Shopper site:
http://shopper.cnet.com/
I think you can meet your price and get a very good unit.
Alan
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