"...Acer Communications & Multimedia introduces a new Acer series of sophisticated products featuring its patented "Seamless Link" technology. This new technology eliminates problems caused by buffer under-run, a problem that has always plagued CD-RW drives used with unstable PCs or bad quality media. Now that problem has been solved! The new series - featuring the top-of-the-range Acer CD-RW 2010A with 20x write and 10x re-write and 40x read performance, make it possible to burn a full capacity 650Mb disk in 3.7mins! - ensures excellent quality and efficient burning at high speeds..."

Acer Europe announced today the full specs for the 2010A CD-RW drive. It supports 20x writing, 10x re-writing and 40x reading. The drive supports SeamLess Link (anti-coaster technology) and probably will be the fastest ever SD2 compatible recorder. No information posted about the drive's shipping date and price but from what we heard it should come out very soon (early July):

Features:
Seamless Link (buffer under run proof)
Flash Memory/ Upgrade System
E-IDE / ATAPI Interface
Popular Recording Software Package (Ahead Nero)
Anti-Vibration System
Play/Skip function buttons on panel
Emergency Eject
Dust Protection Design
Power Saving Feature
Data rate/write: Max. 3000 KB/sec (20X)
Data rate/rewrite: 1500 KB/sec (10X)
Data rate/read: Max. 6000 KB/sec (40X)
Access Time: 100ms, typical
Buffer Size: 2 MB
Writing Mode: Disc-at-once, Track-at-once, Multisession, Packet writing, Raw writing
Disc Size: 80 mm and 120 mm CD discs