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Samsung WriteMaster SE-W164 USB 2.0 drive comparison

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Product name	Samsung WriteMaster SE-W164 USB 2.0 drive	Samsung WriteMaster TS-H552B	Samsung SH-S223Q - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Serial ATA	Samsung SH-S223B - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Serial ATA	Iomega Super DVD Writer 16X16 USB 2.0
Price	Check Prices	Check Prices	$39.99 to $197.18	$28.56 to $29.99	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
Average user rating		1.0 stars
Release date	August 01, 2005	September 15, 2004			August 01, 2004
The Bottom Line	The no-frills WriteMaster SE-W164C isn't the fastest DVD burner around, but its decent overall performance and reasonable price make it a solid choice for casual users.	The TS-H552B offers merely decent DL performance, but its speedy scores with single-layer media could attract those seeking a well-rounded DL drive.			For fast ripping and burning at a reasonable price, the Iomega Super DVD Writer 16X16 is hard to beat.
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Device Type	DVD±RW (±R DL) drive	DVD±RW (+R DL) drive	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive	DVD±RW (+R DL) drive
Storage Controller	None	None	None	None	None
OS Required	Info unavailable	Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP SP1 or later Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Apple MacOS X 10.3.6 or later Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Microsoft Certification	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Certified for Windows Vista	Info unavailable
Interface	Hi-Speed USB	IDE	Serial ATA	Serial ATA	Hi-Speed USB
Product Description	Samsung SE-W164C - DVD±RW (±R DL) drive - Hi-Speed USB	Samsung TS H552B - DVD±RW (+R DL) drive - IDE	Samsung SH-S223Q - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Serial ATA	Samsung SH-S223B - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Serial ATA	Iomega Super DVD Writer 16x16 Dual-Format USB 2.0 External Drive - DVD±RW (+R DL) drive - Hi-Speed USB
Dimensions (WxDxH)	6.4 in x 9.1 in x 2 in	5.8 in x 7.2 in x 1.7 in	5.8 in x 6.7 in x 1.7 in	5.8 in x 6.7 in x 1.7 in	6.6 in x 9.6 in x 2.2 in
Enclosure Color	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Black	Info unavailable
Rewrite Speed	32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)	32x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)	32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)	40x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)	24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
Write Speed	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 5x (DVD+R DL)	40x (CD) / 12x (DVD-R) / 16x (DVD+R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)	48x (CD) / 22x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD-R DL) / 16x (DVD+R DL)	48x (CD) / 22x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD-R DL) / 16x (DVD+R DL)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD+R DL)
Buffer Underrun Protection	Info unavailable	Yes	Buffer Under Run Free Technology	Info unavailable	Yes
Read Speed	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Type	None	None	None	None	None
Video Output	Info unavailable	None	None	None	None
Type	DVD±RW (±R DL)	DVD±RW (+R DL) - 5.25" x 1/2H	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - 5.25" x 1/2H	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - 5.25" x 1/2H	DVD±RW (+R DL)
Weight	2.6 lbs	1.8 lbs	1.7 lbs	Info unavailable	3.3 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
Storage Removable (2nd)	None	None	None	None	None
Enclosure Type	External	Internal	Internal	Internal	External
Battery	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None
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	Amazon.com $197.18 In stock: Yes Price from 1 authorized store	TigerDirect.com $29.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 authorized store	E-mail me when this product is available
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