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Lite-On SOHW-1693S IDE DVD/CD Rewritable Optical Drive
- Drive Type: DVD/CD Rewritable
- Interface: IDE (PATA)
- Read Speeds: Up to 48x CD, 16x DVD
- Write Speeds: Up to 48x CD, 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD-RW
- Re-write Speeds: Up to 32x CD-RW
- Internal drive for desktop PCs
- Supports various CD and DVD formats
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Product Overview
The Lite-On SOHW-1693S is an IDE internal optical drive capable of reading and rewriting CD and DVD media. It offers a versatile solution for systems that utilize the IDE interface for optical drives.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Optical Drive |
| Model | SOHW-1693S |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
| Drive Type | DVD/CD Rewritable |
Additional Specifications
| Max Read Speed (DVD) | 16x |
| Max Write Speed (DVD+R) | 16x |
| Max Rewrite Speed (CD-RW) | 32x |
Product Description
The Lite-On SOHW-1693S is an internal optical drive that provides the functionality to read and write to both CD and DVD media. It utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface, which was a standard for optical drives and hard drives in many computer systems for many years. This makes it suitable for installation in older or legacy desktop computers that still feature an IDE controller on the motherboard. This drive offers a comprehensive set of capabilities for optical media management. It can read CDs at speeds up to 48x and DVDs at speeds up to 16x. For writing, it supports DVD+R media at speeds up to 16x, DVD-R at 8x, and DVD+RW at 8x, while also providing robust CD burning capabilities up to 48x. Re-writing to CD-RW media is supported at speeds up to 32x, offering flexibility for temporary storage or data updates. The SOHW-1693S is a reliable choice for users who need to install or replace an optical drive in a system that relies on the IDE interface. It allows for the creation of data backups on discs, the installation of software from optical media, and the playback of music and video DVDs. Its inclusion of both CD and DVD read/write capabilities makes it a versatile component for multimedia and data management tasks.
