Asus demonstrated its first 8X DVD burner in Computex, Taipei. The DRW-0804A will support 8x writing for both DVD+R and DVD-R, and 4X for DVD-RW/+RW.

Specifications

Write Speed
DVD-R: 8X (Z-CLV), 4X, 2X, 1X (CLV)
DVD-RW: 4X, 2X, 1X (CLV)
DVD+R: 8X (Z-CLV), 4X, 2.4X
DVD+RW: 4X, 2.4X
CD-R: 24x (Z-CLV), 16X (CLV), 12X, 8X, 4X (CLV)
CD-RW: 24x (Z-CLV), 16x (CLV), 12X, 8x, 4X (CLV)

Read Speed
DVD-ROM: (Single) 12X max. (CAV)
DVD-ROM: (Dual) 8X max. (CAV)
DVD-R/RW/+R/+RW: 6X max. (CAV)
CD-ROM/R/RW/DA: 32X max. (CAV)
Video CD 4X (CLV)

Random Access Time
DVD: 140 ms
CD: 130 ms

Writing Mode
DVD-R: DAO, Incremental Recording, Multi-Border Recording
DVD-R/RW: Restricted Overwriting
DVD+R/RW: Incremental/Random Recording
CD-R/RW: DAO, TAO, SAO, Packet Write

Data Buffer: 2MB

Retail Package:
- ASUS DRW-0804A Internal IDE Drive x 1
- Cable Set (IDE Cable*1pc + Screw*4pcs + Audio Cable 1pc) x 1
- Bundle S/W CD (Latest CD/DVD Burning and Editing S/W) x 2
- Manual (English + Traditional Chinese) x 1
- Quick Installation Guide in 12 Languages x 1
- ASUS Blank DVD-R Disc x 1
- ASUS Blank CD-R Disc x 1
- Emergency Eject Pin and Instruction Slip x 1