Sanyo announced today a new CD-RW drive with the codename "CRD-BP1800". The new recorder supports 48x writing, 16x re-writing and 48x reading, among with BURN-Proof, Safe-BP, Shock-BP and FlexSS-BP technologies. Features:

48X Write / 16X Rewrite / 48X(CAV)Read
ATAPI Interface
Buffer size 4MB
Half-height PC Built-in Type
Access　Time 130 msec (CD-ROM/R)
Access Time 130 msec (CD-RW)
Dimensions: 148.0(W) X 194.2(D) X42.3(H)mm
BURN-Proof Technology implemented. (This technology protects from Buffer Under Run Error.)
The adoption of a FlexSS-BP technology which automatically selects the optimum recording speed for each disc.
The adoption of a Shock-BP technology which detects shock and prevents a writing mistake.
Safe-BP technology which detects recording error due to irregular mechanical characteristics.