LiteOn SOHW -1693S

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
	ReWrite	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