Lite-On DS-8A1P-18 DS-8A1P 8x DVD+/-RW Slim Drive (Double-layer)

SKU DS-8A1P-18

Brand Lite-On

Slim form factor, ideal for notebooks and SFF PCs.
Supports DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM media.
Capable of writing to double-layer DVDs.
Writes CD-R and CD-RW media.
Features a SATA interface for connectivity.
8x DVD write speed.

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD+/-RW Slim Drive
Interface: SATA
Max Write Speed (DVD+/-R): 8x
Max Write Speed (DVD+RW): 8x
Max Write Speed (DVD-RW): 6x
Max Write Speed (DVD-RAM): 5x

Product details

The Lite-On DS-8A1P-18 is a slim, internal DVD+/-RW drive designed for laptops and compact desktop systems. It offers robust functionality for reading and writing various DVD and CD formats, including double-layer discs.

Technical Information

Drive Type	DVD+/-RW Slim Drive
Interface	SATA
Max Write Speed (DVD+/-R)	8x
Max Write Speed (DVD+RW)	8x

Additional Specifications

Max Write Speed (DVD-RW)	6x
Max Write Speed (DVD-RAM)	5x
Max Write Speed (CD-RW)	24x
Form Factor	Slim Internal

Description

The Lite-On DS-8A1P-18 is a high-performance slim DVD writer designed to fit into the compact spaces often found in modern laptops and small form factor (SFF) desktop computers. Its slim profile does not compromise on functionality, offering comprehensive support for a wide range of optical media formats. This includes standard DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and even DVD-RAM discs, providing users with the flexibility to read and write data, create backups, or burn media. A key feature of the DS-8A1P-18 is its support for double-layer DVD recording. This technology allows for significantly increased storage capacity on a single DVD disc, enabling users to store more data, larger files, or higher quality video content. The drive also handles all standard CD formats, including CD-R and CD-RW, with respectable write speeds, ensuring it can serve all optical media needs. Connectivity is achieved through a standard SATA interface, which is prevalent in most modern computing devices, ensuring easy integration and fast data transfer. The drive's 8x DVD write speed offers a good balance between performance and reliability for everyday tasks. Its slim design makes it an ideal replacement or upgrade for existing optical drives in portable or space-constrained systems.

Condition: Refurbished