| From: | Neil Bothwick |
| Date: | 25 Sep 2000 at 20:07:15 |
| Subject: | Re: Problems with CD-ROM for Amigactive issue #12 |
Alan Buxey said,
>> The TEAC CD-56S is simply a CD-ROM - reader. You just reminded me
>> though - the friend that is able to read the CD-ROM also has a
>> CD-ROM burner. Would I possibly be able to read the CD-ROM if he
> cdwriters are usually better cd-reading devices too. what is affecting this
> issue is that the cdrom media just happens to absorb (or not reflect) enough
> light for your CDROM. All CD disks are made from different stuff.
> for sure, if your friend did copy the disk and burnt it back on, say a TDK
> or BASF CD, you'll be able to read that new CD
I wouldn't bet on it. CD-R's have lower reflectivity than pressed CDs.
Neil
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