Slow Reading with Sony DRU-500ULX Recorder DVR+R/W -R/W

[banchou]

Hi. I just bought a Sony DRU-500ULX. For the most part, I am happy with my purchase but it does not seem to be reading data as quick as I thought it should.

When I use DVDDecrypter to backup my DVDs, it only reads at a maximum of 2 speed. Shouldn't it be reading somewhere closer to 8 speed? I have an HP burner which has no problem reading the same DVD at 4 speed. This is really bugging me because I paid a lot more for my Sony DVD burner. Any suggestions?

Also, I heard that they just released a new firmware in Japan (2.0f). Is this compatible with the US release? What are the improvements?

Thanks all.

[Jester700]

The Sony is capped at 2x with movies. Sorry, it's an attempt to discourage copying copyrighted material.

I have a Lite-On reader that does much better - it runs $40-ish.

[banchou]

Thanks. I guess need to buy a new drive.