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Product name	Lite-On SOHW-832S	Memorex 16X double-layer drive	8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / DVD-RW and 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRU-700A Double Layer Internal ATAPI/EIDE Drive	LiteOn eHAU424 - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB	LaCie d2 DVD±RW with LightScribe - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Price	Check Prices	Check Prices	$32.49	$49.99 to $90.53	$93.66 to $119.99
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	3.0 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	June 28, 2004	July 07, 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.	A solid burner/rewriter for CDs and DVDs, though poor playback compatibility may cause users to wait before moving to DL technology.	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 Type	DVD±RW drive	DVD±RW (+R DL) drive	DVD±RW (+R DL) drive	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive
Storage Controller	None	None	None	None	None
OS Required	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP	Info unavailable	Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP	Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP	Linux Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
Disc Labeling Technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	LightScribe Technology	LightScribe Technology
Interface	IDE	IDE	IDE	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Product Description	LiteOn SOHW-832S - DVD±RW drive - IDE	Memorex Dual Format Double Layer Internal DVD Recorder - DVD±RW (+R DL) drive - IDE	Sony DRU 700A - DVD±RW (+R DL) drive - IDE	LiteOn eHAU424 - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB	LaCie d2 DVD±RW with LightScribe - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	5.7 in x 6.7 in x 16.3 in	Info unavailable	5.7 in x 6.5 in x 1.6 in	6.6 in x 7.8 in x 2.3 in	9.9 in x 6.8 in x 1.8 in
Enclosure Color	Info unavailable	Black	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Localization	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	United States	Info unavailable
Rewrite Speed	24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)	24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)	24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)	24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)	32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
Write Speed	40x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R)	48x (CD) / 8x (DVD-R) / 16x (DVD+R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)	40x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)	48x (CD) / 24x (DVD±R) /12x (DVD±R DL)	48x (CD) / 22x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD-R DL) / 16x (DVD+R DL)
Buffer Underrun Protection	Info unavailable	Yes	Power-Burn	SMART Burn	Info unavailable
Read Speed	40x (CD) / 12x (DVD)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	40x (CD) / 12x (DVD)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Type	None	None	None	None	None
Video Output	None	None	None	None	None
Type	DVD±RW - 5.25" x 1/2H	DVD±RW (+R DL) - 5.25" x 1/2H	DVD±RW (+R DL) - 5.25" x 1/2H	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Weight	2 lbs	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	2.4 lbs	3.1 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	2 years warranty
Storage Removable (2nd)	None	None	None	None	None
Enclosure Type	Internal	Internal	Internal	External	External
Battery	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Type	None	None	None	None	None
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	Prices from 0 CNET Certified stores	TigerDirect.com $54.99 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $49.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $50.68 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $95.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $96.88 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $93.66 In stock: Yes Prices from 7 CNET Certified stores
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