Samsung SH-W162L DVD-Writer Review

As a
world leader in the field of digital media, Samsung Electronics
produces Optical Disc Drives (ODD) since 1994. In the past few years
Samsung was able to take a central market position in this
field.

With
subsidiaries all over Europe and a large part of the former USSR,
Samsung Europe can offer the consumer a complete selection of disc
drives, for all types of computers.

With
large and continuous investments in research and development Samsung
is able to be more and more at the forefront of disc drive
technology.

As one
of the first companies developing COMBO drives (DVD-ROM and CD-RW
combined in one disc drive), Samsung is a frontrunner in this
technology.

In the
field of slim-line technologies, Samsung is expanding the line-up,
in order to meet the demands of the market for desktop and notebook
PCs.

Samsung
offers a wide range of Optical Disc Drives, allowing customers to
choose the exact combination of capabilities and features. Our
products feature the latest noise suppression technologies. If you
are looking for a high performance Optical Drive, you need look no
further than Samsung.

Features

DVD±R/RW Drive is a new innovative product which provides
powerfull data storage
Lead free: Eco-product
Magic Speed Function: Able to choose the reading speed
for the best PC environment
Double Layer DVD+R 5x, DVD-R 4x
Double OPC (Optimum Power Control) Technology
SAT: Automatically adjusts the speed optimized for the
disc quality
Tilt Actuator Compensation Technology
Buffer Under Run Free Technology
LightScribe - direct disc labeling technology
Disc
labeling time:
best: 30 min.
normal: 18 min.
draft: 13
min.

Specifications

Data Transfer Rate Read CD: 7.2 MB/sec (48x)
Data Transfer Rate Read DVD: 21.6 MB/sec (16x)
Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD-R: 21,600 KB/sec
(16x)
Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD+R: 21,600 KB/sec
(16x)
Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD-RW: 8,100 KB/sec
(6x)
Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD+RW: 10,800 KB/sec
(8x)
Double Layer: 5x (write), 8x (read)
Burst Transfer Rate PIO Mode 4: (16.6 MB/sec)
Burst Transfer Rate Ultra DMA Mode 2: (33.3
MB/sec)
Recording Capacity CD-RW Disc: 4,800 KB/sec (32x)
Recording Capacity CD-R Disc: 7,200 KB/sec (48x)
Average Seek Time DVD-ROM: 130ms
Average Seek Time CD-ROM: 110ms
Drive Type: Intern
Interface: EIDE / ATAPI
Dimensions (WxHxDmm): 148.2 x 42 x 184
Buffer Memory: 2MB
Supported Disc: DVD+R, DVD+R DI, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DI,
DVD-RW, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio,
VideoCD, CD-I(FMV), Photo CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-TEXT, LightScribe DVD+/-R,
LightScribe CD-R