I've been wondering for the longest time why are CDs capable of only being copied at X speed? I was just thinking about it today and never knew the answer.
If so, it's because they're only made to spin that fast. If you make them go faster, they'll shatter. Presumably, for the 52x CDs, they reinforced the plastic. Also, some of it probably has to do with how far quickly the pits can be burned in. Many would probably get spread, thus ruining the data, if they went too fast.
All I know for sure is that 52x, and I think there are a *few* 54x burners (though not much 54x media), is the highest they can go without the G forces on the CD tearing it apart. I think...
has to do with how far quickly the pits can be burned in.
Close, but it actually has to do with the pits not being dark enough at faster speeds. The more sensitive the dye, the faster the CD can be burned reliably.
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If so, it's because they're only made to spin that fast. If you make them go faster, they'll shatter. Presumably, for the 52x CDs, they reinforced the plastic. Also, some of it probably has to do with how far quickly the pits can be burned in. Many would probably get spread, thus ruining the data, if they went too fast.
All I know for sure is that 52x, and I think there are a *few* 54x burners (though not much 54x media), is the highest they can go without the G forces on the CD tearing it apart. I think...
Close, but it actually has to do with the pits not being dark enough at faster speeds. The more sensitive the dye, the faster the CD can be burned reliably.