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A Blast from the Past: Exploring Vintage Optical Media from Japan

2025-04-02
A Blast from the Past: Exploring Vintage Optical Media from Japan

The author documents their journey collecting vintage optical media from Japan, both online and in person. The article details several brands of DVDs and CDs, including TDK, LG, Sony, Maxell, Mitsubishi, and Fujifilm, testing their performance across various metrics. Tests included burn speeds, read speeds, error rates, and physical characteristics. TDK's UV-protected discs performed exceptionally well, while an older Maxell CD-R showed signs of age-related degradation. The experience is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, showcasing the evolution of optical media technology and manufacturing across different eras and brands.

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(goughlui.com)
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Hacker News: Comsol 8GB USB Drive Teardown and Firmware Optimization

2025-03-25
Hacker News: Comsol 8GB USB Drive Teardown and Firmware Optimization

The author disassembled a Comsol 8GB USB drive and discovered it uses a soldered-down microSDHC card and an Alcor Micro AU6989SN-GT controller. Using AlcorMP software, the author optimized the drive's firmware, improving read/write speeds and capacity. The article details AlcorMP software usage, and the impact of ECC settings, capacity/speed optimization, and cache program parameters on performance. Ultimately, the author significantly improved the drive's performance and stability, sharing their optimal settings.

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(goughlui.com)
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