I was watching an episode of Mythbusters on TV today and the latest myth they tested was the idea of CD's shattering in the top speed CD burners. A walkman only spins at 300 RPM so they will never shatter but the high speed burners, some at 56X which if it is going to actually write at that speed means the cd has to go that much faster, some 30,000 RPM. Most of the ones tested did not fail but a significant percentage did shatter in the burner. Question is, has anyone here ever see that happen in their burner?
I never saw it but have been reluctant to burn at 50+X just on general principles. Some of the ones that did not shatter on the show showed significant warping, like 4 mm or so, that would tell me even if it doesn't break it could never actually do a successful burn. I plan to stick to 24X from now on. Anyone else have thoughts about this?
Originally posted by sonhouseSorry I have no thoughts on this.
I was watching an episode of Mythbusters on TV today and the latest myth they tested was the idea of CD's shattering in the top speed CD burners. A walkman only spins at 300 RPM so they will never shatter but the high speed burners, some at 56X which if it is going to actually write at that speed means the cd has to go that much faster, some 30,000 RPM. Mos ...[text shortened]... o a successful burn. I plan to stick to 24X from now on. Anyone else have thoughts about this?
Originally posted by sonhouse30,000 RPM. That's a hell of a lot! I've always burnt at 52x and never had any problems like this. Maybe that is the threshold.
I was watching an episode of Mythbusters on TV today and the latest myth they tested was the idea of CD's shattering in the top speed CD burners. A walkman only spins at 300 RPM so they will never shatter but the high speed burners, some at 56X which if it is going to actually write at that speed means the cd has to go that much faster, some 30,000 RPM. Mos ...[text shortened]... o a successful burn. I plan to stick to 24X from now on. Anyone else have thoughts about this?