Review:
Lite-On SLW-831SX
Reviewed by: Jan70
Provided by: LITE-ON BV
(NL)
Firmware: WS01
Manufactured: February
2006
We at CDFreaks would
like to present a mini-review of one of the portable DVD-Writers from Lite-On:
the Lite-On SLW-831SX.
The Lite-On
SLW-831SX supports 8x DVD±R, 4x
DVD±RW and 2.4x DVD+R DL writing technology, allowing Double Layer discs of
8.5GB to be written.
Company
Information:
Let us take a look at some of the
company information found at the Lite-On Website:
Lite-On Technology Corporation's
vision is to become a world-class excellent company. The company will accomplish
this not only through leading global R&D and manufacturing technologies, but
also through the quality and distinctiveness of its products.
To reach these levels of
excellence and become the leading navigator in 3C convergence, Lite-On plans to
generate between five and six billion US dollars in annual revenue while
establishing itself as a global market-leader by mastering all of its
product-line industries. The company's ability to generate profits will guide
the industrial circles in which it competes. While accomplishing these goals,
corporate management will continue its policies of absolute financial
transparency, independence, and impartiality.
The company's pursuit of
excellence does not end there. To create better lives for people, Lite-On will
also continue to develop advanced and integrated digital products while
furnishing customers with innovative values that lead to true, beneficial
relationships. Lite-On wants to be the best strategic partner for each of its
customers.
Led by a professional team with
promise and lofty ethics, Lite-On will also strive to be an excellent
corporation with peak efficiency. The company will provide shareholders and
investors with an appealing return-on-investment. Additionally, Lite-On will
supply employees with an optimum work environment that helps them learn new
skills and grow professionally for the future. Lite-On seeks to become one of
the best corporations that people in greater China can choose for a
career.
Facts &
Figures:
- Lite-On
Technology reported its global consolidated June revenue of NT$13.7B,
increasing 4% on a YoY basis.
- Accumulated revenue in 2005
totalled NT$75.6B, growing 2% on a YoY basis.
If you are interested in reading
more company information, please visit: Lite-On
Drive specifications:
These are the
specifications of this drive, found at the Lite-On webpage:
Features:
- 24.37mm
height and high efficient power saving modes for notebook computer
use
- SMART-BURN(*1) avoiding Buffer
Under Run error, Automatically adjusting writing strategy & running OPC to
provide the best burning quality
- SMART-X(*2)
function adjusts CD-DA / VCD / DVD data extraction to a fastest allowable
speed according to both data request rate from host and disk
quality
- Support
Fixed Packet, Variable Packet, TAO, SAO, DAO, Raw Mode Burning &
Over-Burn
- DVD read
compliant: DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R(3.9G/4.7G), DVD-R
multi-borders, DVD+R, DVD+R multi-sessions, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD-RW, and
DVD+RW discs with diameter of 8 or 12 cm
- CD read
compliant: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA , Photo-CD, Multi-session, Karaoke-CD,
Video-CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R , and CD-RW discs of 8 or 12
cm
- Conforms to
Orange Book: Part 2 CD-R Volume 1, Part 2 CD-R Volume 2 Multi Speed, Part 3
CD-RW Volume 1 (1x, 2x, and 4x), Part 3 CD-RW Volume2: High Speed, Part 3
CD-RW Volume 3: Ultra Speed.
- Portable
design, using High Speed USB2.0 connection to ensure the best
performance.
Specifications:
Write
CD:
24x (3600KB/sec) maximum by
P-CAV
ReWrite
CD:
24x (3600KB/sec) maximum by
P-CAV
Write
DVD+R:
8x (10800KB/sec) maximum by
ZCLV
ReWrite
DVD+RW:
4x (5400KB/sec) maximum by
ZCLV
Write
DVD-R:
8x (10800KB/sec)
maximum by ZCLV
ReWrite
DVD-RW:
4x (5400KB/sec) maximum by
ZCLV
DL Write
DVD+R:
2.4x (3240KB/sec) maximum by CLV
(Optional)
Read:
CD Family 24x
(3600KB/sec) maximum by CAV
DVD Family 8x (10800KB/sec)
maximum by CAV
Access
time:
CD Family 110ms
DVD Family
130ms
Buffer
Size:
2MB
PC
Required:
Pentium III 450MHz or faster CPU
and 128MB or higher RAM are required, 650MB HDD available capacity; and
9GB free space for creating a DVD image file
Compatibility:
Windows
98/2000/ME/XP
MTBF(Life):
60000 Hours
Environment:
Operating 5C to 35C;
Relative Humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-Operating -40C to 65C;
Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Dimension
:
138(W) x24.37(H) x 155(D)
mm
Weight:
362.8g
*1
SMART-BURN : Smart Monitoring &
Adapting Recording Technology for
BURNing.
*2 SMART-X : Smart Monitoring
& Adjusting Read-speed Technology for
eXtraction.
What's inside the box?
In this
section we will take a look at what the drive came shipped with and take a look
at the drive and its technology.
Front
Back
Top
Bottom
Right Side
Left Side
Below you will
see the contents of the retail pack:
- The
external drive
- Power
supply
- USB2.0
Cable
- CyberLink
PowerDVD 6
- Nero OEM
Suite CD:
- DOS
Driver
- Nero
Express 6.6
- InCD
4
- NeroVision Express
3
- Nero
BackItup
- MPEG-2
SVCD/DVD Plug-In
- InCD
- DVD-Writer Manual
- Acrobat
Reader
- DOS
- Safety
Notice
Now it's time to take a look at
the drive itself:
The front features a loading slot,
an eject button, and an LED (amber - for read and write - we prefer a different
LED colour though for writing). The logos located on the front include, a DVD Alliance DVD+ReWritable
logo, a DVD-R/RW Forum logo, and a CD-RW Ultra Speed
logo.
Top
On top of the
drive we found the Lite-On logo and the power LED (Blue).
Bottom
On the bottom of the drive we
found two stickers, and we can read it was manufactured in China, February
2006.
On the back of the drive we can
find the Mini-USB2.0 connector and the power connector. We miss a power-switch
to physically turn the drive off when it is not in use.
Now, let us install the drive and
check out the features on the next page…
