Lite-On SOHW-1653S-01C SOHW-1653S Half-Height DVD-Dual Drive

SKU SOHW-1653S-01C

Brand Lite-On

Supports DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW media
Dual-layer DVD+R/+RW support
Up to 16x DVD+R write speed
Up to 8x DVD+R double-layer write speed
Supports CD-R and CD-RW media
Half-height form factor
IDE/ATAPI interface

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD-Dual Drive
Interface: IDE/ATAPI
Max Write Speed (DVD+R): 16x
Max Write Speed (DVD+R DL): 8x
Max Write Speed (DVD-RW): 6x
Max Write Speed (DVD-RW): 8x

Product details

The Lite-On SOHW-1653S-01C is a half-height DVD-Dual drive that offers comprehensive support for reading and writing various DVD and CD formats. It excels in its dual-layer capabilities, allowing for higher data storage on compatible media. This drive provides a flexible and efficient solution for multimedia tasks and data archiving.

Technical Information

Drive Type	DVD-Dual Drive
Interface	IDE/ATAPI
Max Write Speed (DVD+R)	16x
Max Write Speed (DVD+R DL)	8x

Additional Specifications

Max Write Speed (DVD-RW)	6x
Max Write Speed (DVD-RW)	8x
Max Write Speed (CD-R)	48x
Max Write Speed (CD-RW)	32x

Description

The Lite-On SOHW-1653S-01C, identified by its specific model number, is a versatile half-height optical drive designed to meet a wide range of user needs for disc creation and playback. As a DVD-Dual drive, it offers robust compatibility with both DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW formats, ensuring that users can utilize the most widely available media types. Its advanced capabilities extend to dual-layer disc support, significantly increasing the storage capacity of compatible media, which is crucial for larger data backups and multimedia projects. This drive delivers impressive performance metrics, featuring a maximum write speed of 16x for single-layer DVD+R discs and 8x for dual-layer DVD+R discs. It also supports rewriting at respectable speeds, with 6x for DVD-RW and 8x for DVD+RW. Beyond DVD capabilities, the SOHW-1653S-01C is fully equipped to handle CD media, offering 48x write speed for CD-R and 32x for CD-RW, along with high-speed CD-ROM read capabilities. This comprehensive format support makes it an all-in-one solution for optical media tasks. Designed with a standard half-height form factor and utilizing an IDE/ATAPI interface, this Lite-On drive is easily integrated into most desktop computer systems. Its reliability and performance make it suitable for a variety of applications, from personal data archiving and home video creation to software distribution and media playback. The drive's robust construction and advanced technology ensure consistent and high-quality results for all optical disc operations.

Condition: Refurbished