BenQ today announced its first 8x DVD writer. BenQ DW800A sets the fastest record speeds at 8x DVD writing on DVD+R and 4x DVD rewriting speed on DVD+RW. BenQ DW800A is able to create a full 4.7GB DVD+R disc in a swift 9 to 10 minutes, half the time of current 4x DVD recording drives. Additionally, BenQ DW800A features 12x DVD reading, 24x CD-R writing, 10x CD-RW rewriting and 40x CD reading speeds.

BenQ DW800A, extending the success of the 4x/4x DVD Writer DW400A, once again shows the synergy of Philips & BenQ Digital Storage (PBDS).