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External DVD+-R/RW Drive

Product Code: DRW1608P2SD Price: Check Latest MODEL- DRW-1608P2S-D VENDOR- ASUS FEATURES- External DVD+/-R/RW Drive- Beige The ASUS DRW-1608P2S-D is a DVD+/-R/RW drive capable of reading data from and writing data on DVD + R/RW or DVD - R/RW formats. The dual compatibility feature of the DRW-1608P2S-D allows you to create DVDs that can be played or read by most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. The ASUS DRW-1608P2S-D with IEEE 1394 & USB 2.0 dual interface is an advanced solution for external DVD-RW capability that brings together high-speed technology and style. The ASUS DRW-1608P2S-D is a DVD+/-R/RW drive capable of reading data from and writing data on DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW formats. The dual compatibility feature of the DRW-1608P2S-D allows you to create DVDs that can be played or read by most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. This function provides you with flexibility and efficiency in terms of multimedia data storage and sharing. May be mounted in a vertical or horizontal orientation. Includes Drive, Quick installation guide, Emergency eject pin, and Software. * Swift and Mobile Data Recording The ASUS DRW-1608P2S-D delivers the ultimate mobility with stylish design as a perfect solution for swift and mobile data storage. * High-Speed Dual Interface: USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 No need to worry about USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 incompatibilities because ASUS DRW-1608P2S-D has them both! The ASUS DRW-1608P2S-D's dual interface design enables optimal flexibility for ultra-fast data storage and smooth multimedia playback. * Over-Speed Burning Enjoy 16X burning with the cost of 8X DVD+/-R Media; Enjoy 4X/6X burning with the cost of 2.4X Double Layer Media. * Liquid Crystal Tilt Technology -- Precision on Uneven Discs LCT (Liquid Crystal Tilt) technology provides enhanced pick up head accuracy during recording and playback on discs with uneven curvature and thickness. * FlextraLink Buffer Underrun Errors Prevention Technology Built-in FlextraLink prevents users from buffer underrun problems and eliminates the creation of unusable discs. Throughout the recording process, FlextraLink? consistently monitors the data buffer status to ensure best recording quality under high-speed operation. * FlextraSpeed Optimal Writing Speed Adjustment Technology Built-in FlextraSpeed and AI Auto Speed Adjustment Technology enhance accuracy and reliability when reading/writing/re-writing across a broad range of certified media in different formats. FlextraSpeed continuously monitors the recording media and sets the optimal writing speeds to ensure best recording quality. The ASUS proprietary FlextraSpeed occupies minimal system resources so the PC remains full operational and available for other applications even during recording process. * Superior Stability with DDSSII The DDSS technology is designed to minimize the vibration caused by the spindle motor and resonance between components as well as the drive and PC cases. The ASUS patented DDSSII stabilizes, both horizontally and vertically, the pick-up head, achieving more precise tracking and focusing, while reducing vibration and noise caused by high-revolution spindle motors. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------ INTERFACE/BUS- (1) USB 2.0 port (1) IEEE-1394a/FireWire port WRITE SPEEDS - DVD-R : 16X, 12X, 8X, 6X, 4X, 2X, 1X DVD-RW : 6X, 4X, 2X, 1X DVD+R : 16X, 12X, 8X, 6X, 4X, 2.4X DVD+RW : 8X, 6X, 4X, 2X DVD+R(DL) : 8X, 6X, 4X, 2.4X DVD-R(DL) : 8X, 6X, 4X, 2X CD-R : 40X, 32X, 16X, 10X, 4X CD-RW : 32X, 24X, 20X, 16X, 10X, 4X READ SPEEDS - DVD-ROM : Single- 16X max. (CAV) DVD-ROM : Dual - 12X max. (CAV) CD-ROM : 40X max. (CAV) DVD-RAM : 5X max. ACCESS SPEED - DVD : 130 ms CD : 120 ms BUFFER - 2 MB RECORD FORMAT- DVD-R & DVD-R (DL): DAO, Incremental Recording (Multi-Border Recording). DVD-RW : Restricted Overwriting, DAO, Incremental Recording (Multi-Border Recording). DVD+R & DVD+R (DL): Sequential Recording (Multi-Session Recording). DVD+RW : Random Recording CD-R/RW : DAO, TAO, SAO, Packet Recording (Multi- Session Recording). DISC FORMATS - Write: DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R Double layer Read : DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R/RW, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM. DISC SIZE - 80mm and 120mm O/S SUPPORT - Windows XP/NT/ME/2000/98SE SOFTWARE - Includes Nero Burning software MTBF - 60,000 POH POWER SOURCE - 120/240 VAC, 50/60Hz DIMENSIONS - 6.22"w x 2.0"h x 9.04"d MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:  1 YEAR