Pros
- Has LightScribe labeling.
Cons
- DVD-RAM transfer speed rating is low.
At A Glance
Inexpensive drive provides strong performance and well-rounded specs--including LightScribe Direct Disc labeling and DVD-RAM.
Manufacturer’s Description
SMART-BURN avoiding Buffer UnderRun Error, Automatically adjusting writing strategy & running OPC to provide the best burning quality SMART-X function adjusts CD-DA / VCD / DVD data extraction to a fastest allowable speed according to both data request rate from host and disk quality ABS system reduce vibration and noise during recording and reading Support Fixed Packet, Variable Packet, TAO, SAO, DAO, Raw Mode Burning & Over-Burn Support both 8 cm and 12 cm disc of CD and DVD family
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | SHM165H6S |
| Inventory Number | 25304 |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ports | IDE |
| S/PDIF Output | 1 |
| Optical Drive | |
| DVD-ROM Burned Disc Read Speed | 8.0 |
| DVD+RW Write Speed | 8.0 |
| DVD-ROM Pressed Disc Read Speed | 16.0 |
| DL DVD+R Write Speed | 8.0 |
| DVD-RW Write Speed | 8.0 |
| DVD-RAM Write Speed | 5.0 |
| 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 | 4.0 |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | Nero Express 6.6 (with BackItUpVision Express) and CyberLink Power DVD 6.0 |
Performance
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Performance, for 4.35GB (seconds) | 374.12 |
| Format Rewritable DVD (seconds) | 45.18 |
| Dual-Sided Write-Once DVD Performance, for 7.9GB (seconds) | 1052.97 |
| Rewritable DVD Performance, for 3.4GB (seconds) | 518.24 |
| Two-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested | DL +R |
| Rewritable DVD Format Tested | +RW |
| Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested | +R |
| CD-R Mastering Write Average, for 694MB (seconds) | 188.66 |
