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LiteOn presents 4x DVD-R DL recording with the SOHW -1693S.
The ATAPI drive was showcased at CeBIT 2005, Hannover. Based on MediaTEK chipset,
the drive differs from its successor 1673S by supporting double layer DVD+
/ -R9 recording function. Availability in Europe is expected mid May.
Main features:
- SMART-BURN avoiding Buffer UnderRun error, Automatically adjusting writing
strategy & running OPC to provide the best burning quality
- SMART-X function
adjusts CD-DA / VCD / DVD data extraction to a fastest allowable speed according
to both data request rate from host and disk quality
- VAS® system reduce
vibration and noise during recording and reading
- Support Fixed Packet, Variable
Packet, TAO, SAO, DAO, Raw Mode Burning & Over-Burn
- DVD read compliant
: DVD single / dual layer ( PTP / OTP ), DVD-R ( 3.9 GB / 4.7 GB ), DVD-R
multi-borders, DVD+R, DVD+R multi-sessions, DVD-RW,
and DVD+RW
- CD read compliant : CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM / XA, Photo-CD, Multi-session,
Karaoke-CD, Video-CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW
- Supprot
both 8 cm and 12 cm disc of CD and DVD family
- Supported transfer mode :
PIO mode 4, DMA mode 2 and Ultra DMA mode 4
Specifications:
| DVD |
Write |
DVD+R |
16x ( 21600KB/sec ) maximum by CAV |
| DVD+R9 |
4x ( 5400KB/sec ) maximum by CLV |
| DVD-R |
16x ( 21600KB/sec ) maximum by CAV |
| DVD-R9 |
4x ( 5400KB/sec ) maximum by CLV |
| ReWrite |
DVD+RW |
8x ( 10800KB/sec ) by CLV |
| DVD-RW |
6x ( 8100KB/sec ) by CLV |
| Read |
16x ( 21600 KB/sec ) maximum by CAV |
| Access time |
160 ms |
| CD |
Write |
CD-R |
48x ( 7200 KB/sec ) maximum by P-CAV |
| ReWrite |
CD-RW |
24x ( 3600 KB/sec ) maximum by Z-CLV in UltraSpeed disc |
| Read |
48x ( 7200 KB/sec ) maximum by CAV |
| Access time |
160 ms |
| Buffer |
|
2MB |
| Compatibility |
|
Windows 98 / NT 4.0 / ME / 2000 / XP |
| Dimensions |
|
145.0 ( W ) x 41.3 ( H ) x 170.0 ( D ) mm |
| Weight |
|
< 0.9 Kg |
In related news, Sony has announced the new DRU-800A, based on the LiteOn
SOHW -1693S drive. |