Wednesday, April 09, 2003

Introduction We were not realy expecting to review another 52X CD writer until we unexpectedly received the MSI CR52-A2 CD burner. It is thus with a great joy and a lot of pleasure that we've reviewed this new unit for you.

The MSI CR52-A2 CD writer is based on the Burn Proof technology which is world acclaimed since a long time and where all the other similar technologies are based on. The Burn Proof technology is meant to prevent the accidental transformation of CD-Rs into coasters during burn sessions. The trick consists of maintaining a data buffer, and programming the drive to stop burning if the data level falls below a certain level. Once that happens, the drive inserts a mark on the CD that it can use to tell where to pick-up its work once more data becomes available. This method has proven to be very effective at culling the coaster population.

Finally, the MSI CR52-A2 is also using the AWSS technologie to reduce noise and vibrations transmitted by the motor.

The MSI CR52-A2 data buffer is of 2Mb.

Without further ado, we will go immediately to the heart of the anlysis and see what this burner is capable of.

Suite: Specifications.

MSI CR52-A2