Re: [CGUYS] crc errors...ms dos errors in copying cd/dvd media

2008-08-07 Thread Tom Piwowar
>They have a reputation for quality and reliability at a higher than average >price. >It is no longer clear if Plextors are actually Plextors. They seem to be outsourcing more, but are trying to maintain quality. I bet their engineers can identify a good drive better than any of us. The wise mov

Re: [CGUYS] crc errors...ms dos errors in copying cd/dvd media

2008-08-06 Thread Eric S. Sande
AFAIK, Plextor is inside. Plextor is a brand name of Shinano Kenshi. They are a Japanese servomotor manufacturer that among other applications supplies hard dirve motors. Plextor is the brand of their electronic equipment division. They have a reputation for quality and reliability at a higher

Re: [CGUYS] crc errors...ms dos errors in copying cd/dvd media

2008-08-06 Thread mike
AFAIK, Plextor is inside. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 8:26 PM, b_s-wilk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >He's also tried it in several different drives. What about os's? >Would >>> trying it on linux or os x perhaps help? >>> >> >> Plextor drives are reputed to be better than most for reading problem >

Re: [CGUYS] crc errors...ms dos errors in copying cd/dvd media

2008-08-06 Thread b_s-wilk
>He's also tried it in several different drives. What about os's? >Would trying it on linux or os x perhaps help? Plextor drives are reputed to be better than most for reading problem discs. Does Plextor make its own drives, or only the box and drivers. What's inside? **

Re: [CGUYS] crc errors...ms dos errors in copying cd/dvd media

2008-08-06 Thread mike
I was thinking that too...I told him between trying trial software online and possibly buying and perhaps buying a higher end dvdrw to read the disk, he would probably be doing the same things they would at any shop, and if it failed he'd have a program and a better drive. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at

Re: [CGUYS] crc errors...ms dos errors in copying cd/dvd media

2008-08-06 Thread Tom Piwowar
>He's also tried it in several different drives. What about os's? >Would trying it on linux or os x perhaps help? Plextor drives are reputed to be better than most for reading problem discs. * ** List info, subscription

[CGUYS] crc errors...ms dos errors in copying cd/dvd media

2008-08-06 Thread mike
I've got a friend with a DVD filled with pictures. When trying to copy it he gets crc errors and invalid ms dos function. The point of both errors is corrupt blocks on the disk. I've recommended liquid car wax in case it's scratches in the disk, any other advice? He is getting close to trying d