Here is a screen shot from Nero's InfoTool. This means that Memorex's new drive is capable of backing up titles protected by SafeDisc 2, including version 2.51. Using Alex Noe's Weak Sector Utility we were able to determine that the MRX-525G is a "two sheep" burner. When testing the drive's capacity I found that the drive was able to overburn up to 93:58with CompUSA's 99 minute CD-R media. According to Nero, the drive can also write CD-Text and overburn. This buffer is backed up by some form of buffer underrun protection as well.
The Nero screenshot also shows that the MRX-525G has a maximum CD writing speed of 48x and a 2048KB buffer. Most of the specs below have been taken from Memorex's website and the guide that came with the drive.īy looking at the picture below, you can see that Memorex's new DVD writer is identified as a "Memorex DVD+-RAM 525G V1". The connector on the far left is the digital audio output. Next to the jumper block is the analog audio connector. By default the drive's jumper position is set to master.
Starting from the left of the IDE connection you'll see the jumper switch for master, slave and cable select. By looking at the picture below you can see the drive's IDE interface, power connector and analog audio output connector. The rear of the MRX-525G looks very similar to some of the other LG based DVD writers we've reviewed. Instead of lighting up blue like on Memorex's previous DVD writers, it is the standard green color. Along with the large "Memorex" logo, you can see a few for Ultra Speed CD-RW media and theDVD+ReWritable and DVD Multi specifications.īelow the tray you can see the MRX-525G's single LED. As you can see, the MRX-525G also has its share of logos. While both drives are almost physically identical, Memorex has tried to set theirs apart by giving it a black and silver bezel. The MRX-525G is based on LG's new 18x "Super-Multi" drive, the GSA-H22N. At the time of this review, this is the only official firmware available for the MRX-525G. The drive that Memorex sent us for this review was manufactured in December of 2006 and had firmware version G.01. Does Memorex's new drive have what it takes? Keep reading as we find out. To give you an idea of what to expect from the MRX-525G, we'll take a look at some of its features and then see how it compares to some of the 18x DVD±RW drives from the competition.
With store shelves already full of DVD writers with similar specs and features, Memorex's new drive is up against some stiff competition. Memorex's new drive also includes features like 48x CD reading and writing speeds, 32x rewriting speeds and an impressive software bundle from Nero. Based on the LG GSA-H22N, the MRX-525G is capable of 18x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL and 12x DVD-RAM writing speeds and a maximum DVD read speed of 16x. This winter, Memorex introduced its first 18x DVD writer, the MRX-525G. With their good looks and impressive specs, these drives have been a hit with consumers right from the start. While best known for its recordable media, Memorex offers an assortment of computer peripherals, including its own line of CD and DVD drives. Today, Memorex has made the shift from analog to digital and has established itself as one of the world's leading providers of recordable CD and DVD media. By the 1970's, the company entered the consumer market with its own line of recordable audio and video tapes. Founded in 1961 by a group of engineers, Memorex got its start by producing data backup tapes for the emerging computer industry. As one of the biggest names in the storage industry, Memorex doesn't need much of an introduction.