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MEMOREX DVD+/-RW Dual-X1

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Performance
Maximum rated speeds4X DVD-R, 2X DVD-RW, 4X DVD+R, 2.4X DVD+RW
Maximum rated CD-R/CD-RW speeds16X/10X CD-R/CD-RW
Tested performanceVery good
Write once performance: Time (in minutes:seconds) to write two 10-minute video files to DVD. Does not include rendering, transcoding, or other preparation time.4:39 (DVD+R)4:48 (DVD-R)
Rewritable performance: Time (in minutes:seconds) to format a blank rewritable DVD disc combined with time to copy 1.18GB of data to the disc. Due to their quick formatting, which formats only enough space to complete the write, DVD+RW drives get much faster results.7:14 (DVD+RW)8:47 (DVD-RW)
Installation/DocumentationVery good/Excellent
FeaturesVery good
Drive typeInternal IDE drive
Buffer underrun technologyYes
Hardware bundleAudio cable, IDE cable
Bundled softwareRoxio DVD Builder 1.1, Easy CD & DVD Creator 6.1, Drag-to-Disc 6.1, and PhotoSuite 5 SE software
Support policies scoreFair
Support policiesOne-year warranty; 9-hour weekday toll-free support
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User Reviews for MEMOREX DVD+/-RW Dual-X1

  • Reviewed by: loomup

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: The unit is very reliable. Excellent software, and is compatible with most media.

    Weaknesses: None found so far.

    Overall Evaluation: I'm very please with this memorex. I have had good luck in backing up my movie on to DVD". Your able to use nero to do all your DVD and CD writing. I would stronly recommend this unit to anyone interested in a very reliable unit.

  • Reviewed by: tott888

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Great Burner, burned as advervised

    Weaknesses: It did not like my less expensive DVD-R disks

    Overall Evaluation: I love this burner. It was black and silver in color and matched the system that I put it in very well. Documentation was good, software was good too if you like Roxio.

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