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Lite-On SOHW-832S

Lite-On SOHW-832S
8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / DVD-RW and 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRU-700A Double Layer Internal ATAPI/EIDE Drive
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8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / DVD-RW and 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRU-700A Double Layer Internal ATAPI/EIDE Drive
8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / DVD-RW and 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRX-700UL Double Layer External Drive - FireWire / i.Link and USB 2.0

8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / DVD-RW and 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRX-700UL Double Layer External Drive - FireWire / i.Link and USB 2.0
16X/4X/16X DVD+RW / 8X/4X/16X DVD-RW and 48X/24X/40X CD-RW DRX-710UL External Double Layer Combo Drive - i.LINK / FireWire and USB 2.0

16X/4X/16X DVD+RW / 8X/4X/16X DVD-RW and 48X/24X/40X CD-RW DRX-710UL External Double Layer Combo Drive - i.LINK / FireWire and USB 2.0
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Release date June 28, 2004 May 17, 2004
The Bottom Line Lite-On's double-layer SOHW-832S is a very good DVD burner, but double-layer burning technology needs time to mature before it's totally worth the investment. Sony's first double-layer DVD burner does its job well, but double-layer burning itself is a mixed blessing.
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Device TypeDVD±RW drive
DVD±RW (+R DL) drive
DVD±RW (+R DL) drive
DVD±RW (+R DL) drive
Storage ControllerNone
None
None
None
OS RequiredMicrosoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
InterfaceIDE
IDE
Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Product DescriptionLiteOn SOHW-832S - DVD±RW drive - IDE
Sony DRU 700A - DVD±RW (+R DL) drive - IDE
Sony DRX 700UL - DVD±RW (+R DL) drive - Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Sony DRX 710UL - DVD±RW (+R DL) drive - Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Dimensions (WxDxH)5.7 in x 6.7 in x 16.3 in
5.7 in x 6.5 in x 1.6 in
6.5 in x 9.2 in x 2 in
7.2 in x 2.2 in x 10.5 in
Rewrite Speed24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
Write Speed40x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R)
40x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
40x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
48x (CD) / 8x (DVD-R) / 16x (DVD+R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
Buffer Underrun ProtectionInfo unavailablePower-Burn
Power-Burn
Info unavailable
Read Speed40x (CD) / 12x (DVD)
40x (CD) / 12x (DVD)
40x (CD) / 12x (DVD)
40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
TypeNone
None
None
None
Video OutputNone
None
None
None
TypeDVD±RW - 5.25" x 1/2H
DVD±RW (+R DL) - 5.25" x 1/2H
DVD±RW (+R DL)
DVD±RW (+R DL)
Weight2 lbs
Info unavailableInfo unavailable3.3 lbs
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Storage Removable (2nd)None
None
None
None
Enclosure TypeInternal
Internal
External
External
BatteryNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
TypeNone
None
None
None
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