Sanyo Japan announced today a new external USB 2.0 CD-RW drive with the codename "CRD-BP1500U40X". The drive supports 40x writing, 12x re-writing and 40x reading. The product would be launched soon as Sanyo reports.

- Feature -
40X Write / 12X Rewrite / 40X(CAV)Read
USB2.0 Interface (480Mbit/sec)
Buffer size 4MB
Half-height PC Built-in Type
Access Time 130 msec (CD-ROM/R)
Access Time 130 msec (CD-RW)
Dimensions: 148.0(W) X 192.4(D) X42.3(H)mm
BURN-Proof Technology implemented (This technology protects from Buffer Under Run Error)
The adoption of a FlexSS-BP technology which automatically selects the optimum recording speed for each disc
The adoption of a Shock-BP technology which detects shock and prevents a writing mistake
Safe-BP technology which detects recording error due to irregular mechanical characteristics