Optorite announced the DD1205 recorder that supports 2.4X Double Layer recording among with... 12X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R and 4X DVD±RW writing! The new drive expected to hit the market middle of August.

* Features
2.4x DVD+R DL write and read speed
Supports both DVD+RW and DVD-RW formats
Up to 12x DVD+R read and write speed
High-density writing technology (HD-BURN) doubles the capacity of a conventional CD-R media
BURN-Proof technology prevents buffer under run errors
Horizontal or vertical mounting orientation
Dual panel - includes both beige and black faceplates

* Specification
Interface E-IDE / ATAPI(Ultra DMA mode2)
Internal Buffer Size 2MB
Data transfer speed (ATA I/F) 33MB / sec
Random Access Time DVD: 130ms ; CD: 100ms

Write Speed
HD-Burn 24x
DVD+R 12x
DVD+RW 4x
DVD-R 8x
DVD-RW 4x
CD-R 40x
CD-RW 24x

Read Speed
DVD+R 12x
DVD+RW 12x
DVD-R 12x
DVD-RW 12x
CD-R 40x
CD-RW 40x
CD-DA 40x
HD-Burn 78x
DVD-ROM 12x (Single) ; 8x (Double)
CD-ROM 40x