TEAC announced a new external USB 2.0 DVD±RW DVD-recordable dual drive which is the external version of the ATAPI model DV-W50D. Both drives are having the same mechanic parts. The new drive writes at 4X speed to DVD+R and DVD-R, rewrites at 2.4X speed to DVD+RW and 2X speed to DVD-RW media and plays DVD movies at 12X speed. The drive is also capable of recording to CD-R media at 16X speed, rewriting to CD-RW media at 10X speed, combined with a higher read speed for CDs at 32X speed maximum. TEAC’s new external USB 2.0 DVD±RW dual drive’s write performance makes it the ideal choice for both home and office users who demand the latest in optical storage technology and TEAC reliability and quality. The drive is compatible with either USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 connection. For optimum results, the drive’s buffer underrun prevention technology suspends recording until the buffer is refilled to prevent bad discs even while multitasking.

The TEAC external USB 2.0 DVD±RW dual drive utilizes USB 2.0 interface for easy hot swappable connection and optimum throughput. It supports a variety of DVD recording applications. The DVW50D/KIT/USB2 retail kit comes complete with cables, recording and video editing software, DVD video player software, and is ready for quick and easy installation on Windows systems.

Key Features/Advantages:

-Hot swappable connection and optimum throughput
-Writes to DVD+R and DVD-R media at 4X
-Rewrites to DVD+RW media at 2.4X
-Writes to CD-R media at 16X
-Includes recording and video editing software and DVD video player software
-Rewrites to CD-RW Media at 10X
-32X Max. CD-ROM Performance
-12X Max. DVD Playback Performance
-Supports Buffer Underrun Prevention

4X DVD±RW Drive Specifcations:

-Model: DVWE50
-Interface: USB 2.0 for high speeds (480 Mbps) USB 1.1 for slower speeds (12 Mbps)
-DVD Write Speeds: DVD+R: 4X CLV; DVD+RW: 2.4X CLV
DVD-R: 4X CLV; DVD-RW: 2X CLV
-DVD Read Speeds: DVD-ROM: 12X CAV
DVD-R/-RW: 6X CAV
DVD+R/+RW: 6X CAV
-CD Write Speeds: CD-R: 16X CLV
CD-RW: 10X CLV (High Speed)
-CD Read Speed: 32X CAV
-Average Access Time: DVD: 160msec
CD: 150msec
-Data Buffer Size: 2MB
-Buffer Management: Buffer Underrun Prevention
-Write Methods: Track at Once; Disk at Once; Multi-Session and Incremental
-Read Compatibility: 8cm/12cm; Audio CD; CD-ROM Mode-1;Mode-2 (Form 1, Form 2); CD-ROM XA; CD-R; CD-RW; Video-CD; CD Extra/CD Plus; CD-I; CD-DA; CD-ROM; CD-TEXT; DVD-ROM, single/dual layer; DVD+R; DVD+RW; DVD-R; DVD-RW
-Write Verification: Running Optimum Power Control to Dynamically Adjust Laser Write Power
-Disc Loading: Power Loading Tray
-Bezel Color: Black
-Case: Aluminum
-Mounting Orientation: Horizontal
-Disc Loading: Power Loading Tray
-Features: Power Eject/Load Button, LED Indicators and RCA Jacks (Back Panel)
-Power Requirements: 120VAC
-Agency Certification: UL, CUL, FCC, FDA
-MTBF: 60,000 POH
-Dimensions: 7.0" (W) x 2.13" (H) x 10.0" (D)
-Weight: 4.85 lbs