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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: TS-H552B
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- Bottom Line:
- The TS-H552B offers merely decent DL performance, but its speedy scores with single-layer media could attract those seeking a well-rounded DL drive.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung WriteMaster TS-H552B price range: $102.93
- Reviewed by: Stephanie Bruzzese
- Edited by: Felisa Yang
- Reviewed on: 06/21/2005
- Released on: 09/15/2004
The good: Speedy ripping across the board; fast audio-CD and single-layer DVD burning; toll-free phone support.
The bad: DL write speed maxes out at 2.4X; mediocre DL write scores; skimpy documentation; limited phone-support hours.
The bottom line: The TS-H552B offers merely decent DL performance, but its speedy scores with single-layer media could attract those seeking a well-rounded DL drive.
User reviews
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Not Great Don't Buy
by norinediam on June 30, 2005
Pros: Works for first 3 months
Cons: Doesn't work well after 3 months
Summary: This was the OEM DVD-RW drive that came with my Gateway 504GR. It worked great the first 3 months that I had my system, but shortly after that I couldn'...
Summary: This was the OEM DVD-RW drive that came with my Gateway 504GR. It worked great the first 3 months that I had my system, but shortly after that I couldn't burn any CD-R's and it wouldn't recognize CD-R's that I burned in the past. After looking into a newsgroup I found that a lot of people have had this problem. Advice don't get one or if you buy a new system make sure this drive is not in it.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Especially first timers, do not even consider this one.
by zaul2 on October 18, 2006
Pros: Opens and Closes
Cons: Will not read cd-r's, will not read rereadables, will not install dvd games, will not even read dvd games, will not install from a dvd, does not even see it's own problem, firmware very difficult to
Summary: find and load,forums are full of people with problems like dvd stops working after reading a cd, and vice versa (that's me there as well), distorted pixels while ...
Summary: find and load,forums are full of people with problems like dvd stops working after reading a cd, and vice versa (that's me there as well), distorted pixels while reading, no updates or info on the Samsun site (?), and i guess that's it. Seriously one to avoid. LG writers a bit more $, but quality of life comes into play!
Z.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Disposable Hardware-Can't see blank media anymore.
by authentic8 on December 10, 2005
Pros: Worked great for about a year
Cons: Stopped working and is un-fixable
Summary: I bought this model # as my second burner after my Dell fritzed out and it worked fine for 1 year and 1 day and then it lost its mind. It ...
Summary: I bought this model # as my second burner after my Dell fritzed out and it worked fine for 1 year and 1 day and then it lost its mind. It simply lost the ability to read blank disks. It can no longer see them so it can't write to them. How does this happen after working well for a year?
I have consulted the manufacturer website and they have no knowledge of this, however tech-forums are filled with complaints because no one can fix theirs. Go ahead and Google the model # (TS-H552b), then don't buy this. The latest firmware update (#10) did nothing.
So frustrated that I have to go out during the holidays and buy my computer a new present!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great (for making coasters)
by elkapitann on November 20, 2005
Pros: can read cds
Cons: unreadable DVDs
Summary: This unit has about a 1/10 chance in successfully making a readable DVD. Which, rather defeats the purpose of a DVD Burner now doesn't it? Good thing it'...
Summary: This unit has about a 1/10 chance in successfully making a readable DVD. Which, rather defeats the purpose of a DVD Burner now doesn't it? Good thing it's dirt cheap, but stealing is still stealing, if it's 30 bucks or not. And they might as well just steal your money than act like this is a purchase.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Doesn't even work most of the time - POC
by calshamus on March 15, 2008
Pros: None absolutely awful
Cons: Everything about it is bad,
Summary: They should be sued because this thing sux so bad. Worst piece of carp I've every purchased in 15 years. Forget lightscribe, basic writes don't work most of ...
Summary: They should be sued because this thing sux so bad. Worst piece of carp I've every purchased in 15 years. Forget lightscribe, basic writes don't work most of the time. Driver support horrible, customer support? where? Last Samsung anything I buy, ever.
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worked just once for me
by zianizami on November 15, 2007
Pros: pls don't buy it
Cons: only outlook is good
Summary: well i have brought it from local computer shop, i brought a sata one, but when i tried to write a DVD first time it get written in 5 minute ...
Summary: well i have brought it from local computer shop, i brought a sata one, but when i tried to write a DVD first time it get written in 5 minute or so, but when i tried to write again the DVD took entire hour to write the same amount of time to burn. also whenever i tried to access any file from any DVD from this drive, the sync rate is very slow,
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Not bad for the price.
by stringbender31982 on April 4, 2007
Pros: low cost, quiet, decent speed, DL
Cons: Slow DL burn times
Summary: I've had this drive for a couple of years now and it still works perfectly. I bought it at Microcenter for about $30.00. It's slow burning DL ...
Summary: I've had this drive for a couple of years now and it still works perfectly. I bought it at Microcenter for about $30.00. It's slow burning DL disk, but the other burn speeds are fine. All-in-all I can't say it was a bad purchase.
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Slowest DVD burner I've ever encountered
by Lum Moroboshi on March 13, 2007
Pros: Absolutely nothing
Cons: VERY slow write speed, unresponsive technical support
Summary: I tried running this with both Nero and Roxio Media Creator. Neither one could get a write speed of over .61x, despite this being supposedly a 16x DVD burner. It ...
Summary: I tried running this with both Nero and Roxio Media Creator. Neither one could get a write speed of over .61x, despite this being supposedly a 16x DVD burner. It takes an hour and a half to burn a DVD and I've tried many times. I have another DVD burner that does not have this problem. I went to Samsung's site and could find no FAQs, no updates, nothing that mentions this problem. I sent an email to their tech support two weeks ago and have yet to get a reply. At 16x this should be a CAV burner and not a CLV burner, yet the write speed remained constant instead of accelerating as it writes more data.
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V poor AVOID!
by dannzz on November 3, 2006
Pros: It's quiet thats it!
Cons: V poor burner does not recognise DVD+R
Summary: This is a really poor burner, mine will not recognise DVD+R discs, and DVD-R copies jump or simply will not play on most players.There are now 12 Firmware ...
Summary: This is a really poor burner, mine will not recognise DVD+R discs, and DVD-R copies jump or simply will not play on most players.There are now 12 Firmware revisions for this drive! Media tried includes...Ritek, TDK, Verbatim, Memorex and Imation. Avoid this one at all costs!
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Very poor quality. Only lasted 4 months before it quite reading or writing CDRs and DVD-Rs.
by jshipman on July 13, 2006
Pros: Works when shipped
Cons: Stops working not long afterwards
Summary: Its a shame that Samsung put out such a poor quality drive. I would have expected better, or at least for them to own up to their mistakes. You will ...
Summary: Its a shame that Samsung put out such a poor quality drive. I would have expected better, or at least for them to own up to their mistakes. You will find many unsatisfied users of this drive after one year. If this were a more expensive product I would wonder if they would be involved in a class action lawsuit. Its almost as if the intent is for the unit to go bad in a year or less.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: TS-H552B
- Description: With large and continuous investments in research and development, Samsung is able to be more and more at the forefront of disc drive technology. Samsung offers a wide range of Optical Disc Drives, allowing customers to choose the exact combination of capabilities and features. Samsung products feature the latest noise suppression technologies. If you are looking for a high performance Optical Drive, you need look no further than Samsung. PRODUCT FEATURES: Writing: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW; Reading: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM; Buffer Under Run Free Technology; Writing DVD-R double layer 2.4x.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type DVD±RW (+R DL) drive
- Enclosure Type Internal
- Enclosure Color Beige
- Interface IDE
- Width 5.8 in
- Depth 7.2 in
- Height 1.7 in
- Weight 1.8 lbs
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (+R DL) - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Supported Media Formats CD+G (Karaoke CD),
CD Extra,
CD Text,
CD-ROM,
Video CD,
Photo CD,
Mixed-mode CD,
CD-ROM XA,
CD-I,
CD-DA (audio) - Supported Media Types CD-ROM ,
DVD-R ,
DVD-ROM ,
CD-RW ,
CD-R ,
DVD-RW ,
DVD+R ,
DVD+RW ,
DVD+R DL - Media Load Type Tray
- Features Horizontal/vertical mountable,
Emergency disk eject hole Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Storage Removable (2nd)
- Storage Removable (2nd) None
Storage Controller
- Type None
Video
- Video Output None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x ATA-33 - 40 pin IDC,
1 x Audio out - 2 pin digital audio,
1 x Audio out - 4 pin MPC - Compatible Bays 1 x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Compatible Slots None
Storage CD / DVD
- Type DVD±RW (+R DL) 5.25" x 1/2H
- Read Speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- Write Speed 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD-R) / 16x (DVD+R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
- Rewrite Speed 32x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
- Buffer Size 2 MB
- Buffer Underrun Protection Yes
- CD / DVD type DVD±RW (+R DL)
- Storage CD / DVD:Form Factor 5.25" x 1/2H
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x IDE cable - Internal,
1 x Audio cable - Internal - Mounting Kit Included
- MTBF 125,000 hour(s)
- Package Type Retail
Power
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Nero InCD 4,
Nero Express 6,
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0,
InterVideo WinDVD Recorder,
InterVideo WinDVD Creator,
InterVideo DVD Copy - OS Required Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME ,
Microsoft Windows XP SP1 or later,
Microsoft Windows 2000 - System Requirements Details Windows 98SE/2000/ME - Pentium III - RAM 256 MB,
Windows XP SP1 - Pentium III - RAM 256 MB Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 113 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80%
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
