HP announced the availability of the new HP400i ATAPI DVD+R/+RW burner. The drive supports the 8x DVD+R and 4x DVD+RW writing speed. Faster than the previous HP model, the drive is able to record CDs at up to 24x. The European retail package inludes the HP DVD Writer dvd400i internal IDE drive with buffer underrun prevention technology, a Software CD including Electronic User's Guide, a Quick Start Placemat, a Getting Help Guide, an IDE Cable and installation screws.

Specifications:

- Transfer Rate in Sustain Mode
DVD up to 8x write, up to 4x re-write, up to 12x read; CD up to 24x write, up to 10x re-write, up to 32x read
- Seek time
An average random access time of 150 ms (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM)
- Media Types supported
DVD+RW blank discs,DVD+R blank discs, CD-RW blank discs, high speed CD-RW blank discs, 74 and 80 minute CD-R blank discs
- External I/O Ports
40 pin IDE/ATAPI
- Software Included: ArcSoft ShowBiz™ 2 (for video capture and editing, DVD video creation, and photo/video slideshows); Sonic™ RecordNow™ (for creating music and data discs) and Simple Backup™ (for file backup); CyberLink® PowerDVD™ (for DVD playback); muvee™ autoProducer DVD Edition (for automated video editing)