Sony Computer Peripherals & Components Europe has introduced a new 16x/10x/40x speed internal CD-RW drive. Offering a high-speed, competitively-priced package, Sony’s CRX-1611 provides a comprehensive suite of content editing and recording software that is ideal for both professional and first-time users.

With an ability to burn a 650 megabyte CD in just five minutes, the CRX-1611 possesses state-of-the-art performance capabilities of 16x writing and 40x reading speed. It also incorporates BURN-Proof technology to secure CD-writing against buffer under-runs and to prevent the damage of CD-R media.

The CRX-1611 kit includes a comprehensive software package: in addition to B’z Gold for CD recording and B’z Clip for drag and drop packet writing, there is a variety of software for easy content creation and editing. Accessories supplied with the Sony CRX1611 CD-RW drive kit include interface and audio cables, a quickstart installation poster and a quickstart software guide.

Interface: ATAPI/EIDE
16x writing, 10x re-writing, 40x reading (CAV)
Buffer memory: 2 MB
Average access time: 150 ms
Formats supported: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Mode2 Form-1 and Form-2, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD extra, UDF and CD-Text.
Write methods supported: DAO, TAO, SAO, fixed packet, variable packet, track reservation
Dimensions (W x H x D): 145.8 x 41.3 x 190.0
Weight: 1.0 kg
Retail kit contents: BHA B’s Recorder Gold, BHA B’s CliP, Music Match Jukebox, Arcsoft Photo Base, Arcsoft Video Impression.."