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Lite-On DS-8A3S-01 8x DVD+/-RW Super Allwrite Drive (Double-layer)
- 8x DVD+/-RW Write Speed
- Supports Double-layer (DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL) media
- Super Allwrite technology for broad media compatibility
- Internal drive form factor
- IDE/ATAPI interface (common for older drives, verify if SATA is needed)
- Read speeds: 32x CD-ROM, 12x DVD-ROM
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Product Overview
The Lite-On DS-8A3S-01 is an 8x DVD+/-RW Super Allwrite drive, capable of writing to both DVD+R and DVD-R formats, including double-layer discs. It offers a versatile solution for reading and writing various optical media formats.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD+/-RW |
| Write Speed (DVD+R) | 8x |
| Write Speed (DVD-R) | 8x |
| Write Speed (DVD+RW) | 8x |
| Write Speed (DVD-RW) | 6x |
| Write Speed (CD-R) | 32x |
Additional Specifications
| Write Speed (CD-RW) | 24x |
| Read Speed (DVD-ROM) | 12x |
| Read Speed (CD-ROM) | 32x |
| Interface | IDE/ATAPI |
| Disc Capacity | 4.7GB / 8.5GB (Double Layer) |
Product Description
The Lite-On DS-8A3S-01 is a robust internal optical drive designed for comprehensive optical media management. Its 'Super Allwrite' technology ensures compatibility across a wide range of DVD and CD media, simplifying the process of burning discs. This drive is particularly useful for users who need to create or read double-layer DVDs, offering a higher storage capacity for backups, video, or data archiving. With its 8x maximum write speed for DVD+/-R media, the DS-8A3S-01 provides efficient disc burning capabilities. It also supports rewritable formats like DVD+RW and DVD-RW, allowing for data to be erased and rewritten multiple times. The drive's read speeds are equally capable, with 32x for CD-ROM and 12x for DVD-ROM, ensuring quick access to content on optical discs. This model typically utilizes an IDE/ATAPI interface, which is important to note for system compatibility, as newer systems predominantly use SATA. It is an ideal choice for upgrading older systems or for building a PC where IDE connectivity is still a requirement for optical drives. The drive's reliability and broad format support make it a dependable component for multimedia tasks.
