Gigabyte debuted latest internal 16X16 DVD-rewriter

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GIGABYTE Technology, a worldwide leader of high-performance optical devices,
today unveils its latest model of internal DVD Dual Drives, the GIGABYTE
GO-W1616C. It supports both 16X DVD+/-R writing, and 4X DVD+R double layer
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style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">With the rapid growth of digital
multimedia entertainment, the demand for larger storage capacity for video and
audio content, the GO-W1616C becomes a useful device providing faster both 16X
DVD+R and DVD-R writing speed and full support of the most popular DVD write
formats. Feature with high compatibility, the GO-W1616C creates DVD discs up to
8.5GB or 4 hours playback time which can be played or read by most DVD-ROM
drives and DVD players. It offers the most for providing flexibility and high
speed in multimedia data storage. The GO-W1616C’s advanced technology and high
compatibility, coupled with GIGABYTE experience makes it the perfect solution
for beginners and power-users.

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style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Adopting a dual DVD±R/RW design,
the GO-W1616C supports 16X DVD+R Write / 16X DVD-R write / 4X double layer DVD+R
/ 4X DVD± ReWrite / 16X DVD-ROM-Read / 40X CD-Write / 24X CD Re-Write / 40X
CD-ROM-Read. In addition, with GIGABYTE I.B.S technology, it prevents buffer
under-run problems eliminating the creation of CD and DVD coasters. Furthermore,
i-Speed Technology can intelligently adjust reading speed and innovation
technology i-Burn 2 Technology will automatically adjust optimum burning speed
during the recording process according to media type therein providing safety
and quality throughout your burning process.

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style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">GO-W1616C is a powerful solution
for fast data accessing and keeps stable and reliable data. It’s able to satisfy
any multimedia enthusiasts’ needs from reproducing memory-intensive video
sequences on DVD with optimal digital image quality or playing full-length
films. The functionally versatile GO-W1616C delivers smooth and efficient
performance. If you’re looking to make a copy of memorable moments in your life
to share with your family and friends anywhere anytime, GIGABYTE DVD-Dual drive
is the key to high-speed, effective DVD burning.

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style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Supports 4X Double layer
DVD+R

style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">The GIGABYTE GO-W1616C can support
the latest generation 8.5GB double layer DVD+R9 technology with 4X writing
speed; it is the future trend for large capacity media. Capabilities for the
wide array of media formats are always very important. End-users want to burn
without being concerned by the type of discs. In general, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM are the common discs which GO-W1616C
can support.

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style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Intelligent Burning
SuperLink (I.B.S) Technology

style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">This technology prevents errors
from occurring when data flow to the drive is interrupted during the recording
process due to slow source-drive performance, PC configuration problems, or when
running other applications.

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style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">i-Burn 2 (Intelligent
Burn) Technology

style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">The ability of GO-W1616C is to
read different types of compact discs varies based on the qualities of the discs
and the type of data written to the discs. GIGABYTE’s i-burn 2 technology is
utilized to take full advantage of the latest, high-performance DVD±R/RW media
to optimize recording speed and reliability. It continuously checking and
evaluated the writing quality while recording in process to ensure the quality
of backup data.

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style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">OPC (Optimum Power
Control) Technology

style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">The procedure of Optimum Power
Control is performance by the measurement of beta and jitter according to
different corresponding write power, the black disc is recorded by controlling
the power of OPU based on it writing speed.

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style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">i-Speed (Intelligent
Speed) Technology

style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">The GO-W1616C is capable of
auto-detecting the disks’ format and auto-adjusting the optimal speed for a
variety of disks. The GO-W1616C can intelligently adjust reading speeds
depending on the media, resulting in benefits such as saving power, saving CPU
resources, increasing a product’s lifespan, and maximizing work efficiency

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style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">VRS & Ultra
Quiet

style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">The advanced design of the VRS
(Vibration Reduction System) has been engineered to reduce vibration, perform
nearly silently and also provide better stability when the drive is operating at
high speed.

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style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">i-Media Utility

style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Powerful utility which develop by
GIGABYTE software team, user can detect the recommend speed before the recording
process has been procedure, to ensure the burning quality for your backup data.

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style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Extra stylish white
Bezel

style=" FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Nowadays, several color of chassis
available in the market, to fulfill various end user demand, GIGABYTE have bonus
free to you a stylish white bezel for replacement, to match your casing. User
and change the bezel whatever they want.

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