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The Best CD-Reader
Introduction
Lately we are getting a lot of e-mail asking which CD-Readers are the best for copying SafeDisc, SecuROM or LaserLock protected games without the need for additional patching.

For now only a few CD-Readers are capable in doing this, so we created a list of CD-Readers which successfully copied SafeDisc/SecuROM/LaserLock Protected Games.

In some cases it is better to use the CD-Writer as CD-Reader as it is usually better able to read unreadable sectors.
CD-Reader Overview
Here is an overview of CD-Readers which are capable in successfully creating a CD-Image which doesn't need any patching afterwards.

For now the biggest success rate is achieved with the Teac CD-Readers/CD-Writers in combination with DiscJuggler. The Teac CD-532S seems to be the fastest in creating a working CD-Image.

The latest versions DiscJuggler seem to be much better and about 10x faster in reading unreadable sectors.
NOTE: The information below has been submitted by visitors of the GameCopyWorld, it has not been verified as we don't have all these CD-Readers/Writers ourselves!
C&C: Tiberian Sun  -  SafeDisc
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
Mitsumi 4802-te - - 3.5 Hrs [1.05]
Plextor PX-R412C - - 8 Min  [1.5.393]
Ricoh 6200S 14 Min [4.0.5.0] - -
Teac CD-532S 2 Hrs [4.0.5.0] - -
Toshiba SD-M1212 DVD-ROM - 18 Min [3.7E] -
Yamaha CRW6416S - - 2 Hrs  [1.5.392]
Darkstone  -  SafeDisc
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN ECD Copier
Smart & Friendly 4224A - - 10 Min.
Descent 3  -  LaserLock
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
LiteOn 40x 20 Min [4.0.3.0] - -
Plextor UltraPlex40 Yes [4.0.3.4] - -
Teac CD-532S - 14 Min [3.7B] 2 Hrs  [1.5.345]
Discworld Noir  -  SafeDisc
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
Philips CDD2600 - 10 Min [3.7D] -
Teac CD-532S - 7 Min [3.7B] 10 Min [1.5.345]
Dungeon Keeper 2  -  SafeDisc
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
Creative CDRW4224 8 Min [4.0.x.x] - -
Philips CDD2600 - 10 Min [3.7D] -
Ricoh 6200S Yes - -
Teac CD-532S 4 Hours - 10 Min [1.5.345]
Teac CD-R55S - 23 Min [3.7B] -
Teac CD-R56S - 4 Hours [3.7D] -
Hidden & Dangerous  -  SafeDisc
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
Ricoh 6200S Yes - -
Teac CD-532S - 16 Min [3.7B] 10 Min [1.5.345]
Jagged Alliance 2 -  LaserLock
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
Teac CD-532S - - 2 Hrs [1.5.345]
Mech Warrior 3  -  SafeDisc
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
Creative 48x CD-ROM 8 Min [4.0.x.x] - -
Philips CDD2600 - 10 Min [3.7D] -
Teac CD-532S - - 10 Min [1.5.345]
Midtown Madness  -  SafeDisc
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
Philips CDD2600 - 10 Min [3.7D] -
Teac CD-532S - - 10 Min [1.5.345]
Outcast  -  LaserLock
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
LiteOn 40x CD-ROM 20 Min [4.0.3.0] - -
Teac CD-532S - 2 Hours [3.7B] -
Teac CD-R55S - 3 Hours [3.7B] -
RollerCoaster Tycoon  -  SafeDisc
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
Creative 48x CD-ROM 8 Min [4.0.x.x] - -
Philips CDD2600 - 10 Min [3.7D] -
T.A.: Kingdoms  -  SafeDisc
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
Creative Blaster CD 48x 8 Hrs [4.0.3.5] 8 Hrs [3.7D] -
Pioneer DR-U16S - 10 Min [14xSpd] -
Philips CDD2600 - 9 Min [3.7D] -
Ricoh 6200S Yes 50 Min [2xSpd] -
Teac CD-532S - - 10 Min [1.5.345]
You Don't Know Jack 2  -  SafeDisc
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
Philips CDD2600 - 10 Min [3.7D] -
X: Beyond the Frontier  -  OverSized/Sector Errors
CD-Reader Nero CDRWIN DiscJuggler
Teac CD-532S - - 6 hrs [1.5.345]
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