Internal Slot Loading Notebook DVD Writer

Recordable DVD/CD Mobile Computer Drive. DVD +/-R, DVD +/-RW, CD-R/CD-RW Combination Drive, 8X Double Layer. If your laptop/notebook has an internal CD drive you can replace it with this DVD +/-RW & CD-RW combo drive. This way you can read CD & DVD disks, play DVD titles, write to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD +/-R, DVD +/- RW disks, and back up your important files/data to DVD or CD disks. With this slim combination drive, mobile PC users can now create DVD videos and CD audio files all with the same drive. This allows users to burn and edit both work-related and personal digital productions on the fly and on the go. Slot loading or Tray Loading: There are two different ways to load CD/DVD discs into the optical drive: tray loading and slot loading. This drive is a slot loading drive. The following pictures show the difference between those two type drives:This drive brings DVD recording to the mobile world and gives users a stepping stone to move from CD to DVD technology for creating and storing family photos, files, videos and other memories they don?t want to lose. Based on the DVD +- R/RW format, combination drives support the most widely compatible DVD standard, giving consumers the highest level of compatibility with legacy DVD devices. This slim-drive supports writing DVD +-R/RW. This powerful storage device is a functional technology that enables PC manufacturers to deliver unprecedented DVD and CD computing capabilities in their mobile devices. Until now, only desktop computers have had the luxury of DVD record ability for applications such as audio/video editing and personal digital compilations. Features: Supports for DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, disc read & write DVD+R Double Layer 2.4X Defect management for reliable data writing Buffer Under Run Free Technology Specifications: Data Transfer Rate Read CD: 3.6 MB/sec (24x) Data Transfer Rate Read DVD: 10.8 MB/sec (8x) Data Transfer Rate Write on CD Record: 3.6 MB/sec (24x) Data Transfer Rate Write on CD Rewritable: 3.6 MB/sec (24x) Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD-R: 10.8 MB/sec (8x) Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD+R: 10.8 MB/sec (8x) Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD-RW: 5.4 MB/sec (4x) Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD+RW: 5.4 MB/sec (4x) Double Layer: 2.4x write, 8x read Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD-RAM: 5x write Burst Transfer Rate PIO Mode 4: (16.6 MB/sec) Burst Transfer Rate DMA Mode 2: (16.6 MB/sec) Burst Transfer Rate Ultra DMA Mode 2: (33.3 MB/sec) Recording Capacity CD-RW Disc: 700/650MB (Type 80/74) Recording Capacity CD-R Disc: 800/700/650MB (Type 90/80/74) Average Seek Time DVD-ROM: 110ms Average Seek Time CD-ROM: 110ms Drive Type: Internal Interface: EIDE / ATAPI Dimensions: 128mm x 12.7mm x 127mm Buffer Memory: 2MB Drive Mounting: horizontal/vertical Supported Disc: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I(FMV), CD-Extra, CD-TEXT Horizontal or Vertical Mount External Dimensions (W x H x D): 128mm x 12.7mm x 127mm Warranty: 1 Year limited warranty Environmental: Operation Temperature: 41F - 122F (5 C to 50 C) Storage Temperature: 14F - 140F ( -10C to 60C) Operating Humidity (non-condensing) 8% to 80% BUS Interface IDE Interface Connector, 50 Pin I/F ATAPI Standard Burst Transfer Rate: PIO Mode 4 / Ultra DMA 33 Writing Methods: DVD:Random Access Writing (DVD+/-RW), Sequential Writing 9DVD +/-R & DVD +/-RW) CD: DAO (disc at once), SAO (session at once), TAO (track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession Compatibility: MPC Level 3, MultiRead, PC2001 Special Features: Vertical Operation Possible, Anti-Dust Seal, Anti "Buffer Under Run Error" system.