Pros
- Slick, front-loading slot is unusual
Cons
- Some write specs could be faster
At A Glance
Pricey model offers unique slot-loading mechanism, flexible disc writing options, and speedy packet writing.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | PX716ALSW |
| Inventory Number | 24575 |
| UPC Code | 00765075107749 |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ports | IDE |
| S/PDIF Output | 1 |
| Optical Drive | |
| DVD-ROM Burned Disc Read Speed | 12.0 |
| DVD+RW Write Speed | 4.0 |
| DVD-ROM Pressed Disc Read Speed | 16.0 |
| DL DVD+R Write Speed | 6.0 |
| DVD-RW Write Speed | 4.0 |
| Single-Layer DVD+R Write Speed | 16.0 |
| Single-Layer DVD-R Write Speed | 16.0 |
| CD-ROM Read Speed | 48.0 |
| DL DVD-R Write Speed | 6.0 |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | Roxio Easy Media Creator Basic 7.1 |
Performance
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Performance, for 4.35GB (seconds) | 370.16 |
| Format Rewritable DVD (seconds) | 25.88 |
| Dual-Sided Write-Once DVD Performance, for 7.9GB (seconds) | 1131.97 |
| Rewritable DVD Performance, for 3.4GB (seconds) | 364.4 |
| Two-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested | +R |
| Rewritable DVD Format Tested | +RW |
| Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested | +R |
| CD-R Mastering Write Average, for 694MB (seconds) | 192.68 |