Lite-On DH-20A4P-08 20x DVD+/-RW Drive (Double-layer) DVD-RAM/-R/-RW

SKU DH-20A4P-08

Brand Lite-On

20x DVD+/-RW write speed
Supports DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW formats
Double-layer (DL) disc support
Internal drive form factor
IDE/ATAPI interface
Includes software for burning and playback

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: Internal DVD Writer
Interface: IDE/ATAPI
Max Write Speed (DVD+R): 20x
Max Write Speed (DVD-R): 20x
Max Write Speed (DVD+RW): 8x
Max Write Speed (DVD-RW): 6x

Product details

The Lite-On DH-20A4P-08 is a high-performance internal DVD writer capable of burning DVDs at up to 20x speed. It supports a wide range of formats including DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM, with double-layer support for increased capacity. This drive is ideal for users needing to back up data, create media discs, or install software from optical media.

Technical Information

Drive Type	Internal DVD Writer
Interface	IDE/ATAPI
Max Write Speed (DVD+R)	20x
Max Write Speed (DVD-R)	20x
Max Write Speed (DVD+RW)	8x

Additional Specifications

Max Write Speed (DVD-RW)	6x
Max Write Speed (DVD-RAM)	5x
Max Read Speed (DVD-ROM)	16x
Buffer Size	2 MB
Supported Media	DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

Description

The Lite-On DH-20A4P-08 is an internal optical drive designed for desktop computers, offering robust functionality for a variety of optical media tasks. Its 20x maximum write speed for DVD+R and DVD-R media ensures quick disc creation, while support for double-layer discs allows for higher capacity storage on a single disc, up to 8.5GB. This drive is backward compatible with a wide array of DVD and CD formats, making it a versatile solution for multimedia enthusiasts, data archivists, and software installers alike. The drive utilizes the standard IDE/ATAPI interface, ensuring broad compatibility with most desktop motherboards. It features a 2MB buffer memory to help prevent buffer underruns during the burning process, contributing to more reliable disc creation. The inclusion of software typically bundled with such drives facilitates ease of use for users, enabling them to start burning discs, creating backups, and watching DVDs right out of the box. Beyond its core burning capabilities, the DH-20A4P-08 is also capable of reading various DVD and CD formats at respectable speeds. Its support for DVD-RAM offers an advantage for users who prefer rewritable optical media with a longer lifespan and error correction features. This drive represents a reliable and cost-effective option for adding or replacing optical drive functionality in a PC.

Condition: Refurbished