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Samsung SE-S164L

Drive Type: DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/-RAM • PC/Drive Interface: USB • DL DVD+R Write Speed: 8X • DL DVD-R Write Speed: 4X • DVD+RW Write Speed: 8X • DVD-RW Write Speed: 6X • Price When Reviewed: $75
Samsung SE-S164L (Front)
Samsung SE-S164L (Front)
86.4 Very Good
Last updated
September 08, 2006
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Pros
  • Sleek black and silver design.
  • Can stand vertically or horizontally.
Cons
  • DVD-RAM transfer speed rating is low.
  • USB-only drive.
  • Pricing:Very Inexpensive: $75 (2/1/2007)
  • Performance:Good: 79
  • Features:Superior: 98
  • Design:Good: 77
Find out how these four scores, and their relative weights, combine to produce the PC World Rating.

Pricing Very Inexpensive: $75

Very Inexpensive: $75

Performance Good: 79

Good: 79
PC World Tests
Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Performance, for 4.35GB (seconds) 363.29 
Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested +R 
Dual-Sided Write-Once DVD Performance, for 7.9GB (seconds) 1160.08 
Two-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested DL +R 
Format Rewritable DVD (seconds) 29.9 
Rewritable DVD Performance, for 3.4GB (seconds) 718.26 
Rewritable DVD Format Tested +RW 
CD-R Mastering Write Average, for 694MB (seconds) 186.58 

Features Superior: 98

Superior: 98
Basics
Drive Type DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/-RAM 
PC/Drive Interface USB 
Buffer (MB) 2 
Buffer Underrun Technology Buffer Under Run Free Technolog 
S/PDIF Output No 
LightScribe Labeling Yes 
Supports Disc Error Checking With Third-Party Software Yes 
Vendor Speed Ratings
DL DVD+R Write Speed 8X 
DL DVD-R Write Speed 4X 
Single-Layer DVD+R Write Speed 16X 
Single-Layer DVD-R Write Speed 16X 
DVD+RW Write Speed 8X 
DVD-RW Write Speed 6X 
DVD-RAM Write Speed 5X 
DVD-ROM Pressed Disc Read Speed 16X 
DVD-ROM Burned Disc Read Speed 12x 
CD-RW Write Speed 32X 
CD-R Write Speed 48X 
CD-ROM Read Speed 48X 
Other
Included Hardware USB cable, vertical stand 
Included Software Nero Express 6.6 (with BackItUp and VisionExpress) 
Support & Reliability
Labor Warranty (years) One 
Parts Warranty (years) One 
Weekday Support Hours 24 
Saturday Support Hours 24 
Sunday Support Hours 24 
Toll-Free Support Yes 

Design Good: 77

Good: 77
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