HP ET169AV 16x DVD+/-RW Drive with LightScribe DVD-Writer

SKU ET169AV

Brand HP

Supports DVD+/-R writing at up to 16x speed.
Features LightScribe technology for disc labeling.
Capable of rewriting DVD+RW at 8x and DVD-RW at 6x.
Offers CD-R writing at up to 48x speed.
Includes a SATA interface for enhanced connectivity.
Designed for internal installation in HP desktop computers.
Suitable for data archiving, multimedia creation, and custom disc labeling.

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD+/-RW Drive with LightScribe
Interface: SATA
Max Write Speed (DVD+R): 16x
Max Write Speed (DVD-R): 16x
Max Rewrite Speed (DVD+RW): 8x
Max Rewrite Speed (DVD-RW): 6x

Product details

The HP ET169AV is a 16x DVD+/-RW drive featuring LightScribe technology. This drive allows users to burn DVDs and CDs, and also to etch custom labels directly onto compatible discs.

Technical Information

Drive Type	DVD+/-RW Drive with LightScribe
Interface	SATA
Max Write Speed (DVD+R)	16x
Max Write Speed (DVD-R)	16x
Max Rewrite Speed (DVD+RW)	8x
Max Rewrite Speed (DVD-RW)	6x

Additional Specifications

Max Write Speed (CD-R)	48x
Max Rewrite Speed (CD-RW)	32x
Buffer Size	2MB
Supported Media	DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
Special Feature	LightScribe

Description

The HP ET169AV is an internal DVD writer that stands out with its integrated LightScribe technology, allowing users to create custom, laser-etched labels directly onto the surface of compatible discs. This feature eliminates the need for adhesive labels or marker pens, offering a professional and permanent way to identify and personalize optical media. Beyond its unique labeling capability, the drive functions as a high-performance DVD+/-RW burner, supporting a wide array of DVD and CD formats. With a maximum write speed of 16x for DVD+R and DVD-R discs, this drive ensures efficient burning of large files, video projects, or software backups. It also supports rewriting capabilities for DVD+RW (8x) and DVD-RW (6x) media, providing flexibility for data updates. For CD media, it offers a rapid 48x write speed for CD-R and 32x for CD-RW, making it suitable for audio CDs and data archiving. The drive utilizes a SATA interface, ensuring a fast and reliable connection to the computer's motherboard. This HP drive is designed for internal installation in desktop PCs and is an excellent choice for users who create a significant number of DVDs or CDs and value the convenience of direct disc labeling. Whether for professional presentations, personal media collections, or data archiving, the ET169AV provides both robust burning performance and a distinctive aesthetic customization option.

Condition: Refurbished