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It wasn't too long ago that double layer DVD
writers hit the market. In fact, the media itself continues to be difficult to
acquire. While mostly all
manufacturers have released their first gen double layer drives, one company
has already jumped the gun with the highly anticipated release of their next
generation double layer DVD writer. Pioneer, a respected name in optical
storage drives, has released their new DVR-108, the first drive capable of
writing to double layer media at 4X. But that's not the only impressive
feature though. This drive is also capable of writing to both DVD+R and DVD-R
media at the blazing speed of 16X. With these capabilities, this drive appears
to be a real winner, but lets find out if it really is.
Packaging & Contents
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Our sample was an OEM but did include an OEM
version of Nero 6, an eWaggle blank DVD-R disc and a pamphlet that has
information on its features as well as installation instructions.
The Drive
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For those who are wondering, the model we are
looking at today has a standard faceplate and not one of the
sexy models that
Pioneer will be releasing a bit later. Our sample has a simple white
faceplate with one eject button and one status LED. The rear is also
quite standard but there is a small fan located in the center.
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This drive is slightly longer in depth than your
standard CD/DVD Writer. The label had a manufacture date of July 2004.
Specifications
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DVD |
DVD-R*1, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW,DVD+R DL*2 |
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CD |
CD-R 700(type
80), 650MB(type 74), CD-RW, Ultraspeed CD-RW, Highspeed CD-RW |
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DVD |
DVD-ROM,
DVD-VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW & DVD+R DL*2, DVD-RAM
(Non-cartridge DVD-RAM Version 2.0/2.1 only) |
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CD |
CD-ROM(Mode 1&2),
CD-ROM XA, CD-DA(CD Audio), Video CD, PhotoCD (single/multi-session), CD
EXTRA, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW |
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DVD-R |
16x, 12x, 8x, 6x,
4x, 2x, 1x |
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DVD-RW |
4x*4, 2x, 1x |
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DVD+R |
16x, 12x, 8x, 6x,
4x. 2.4x |
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DVD+RW |
4x, 2.4x |
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DVD+R DL*2 |
4x, 2.4x |
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CD-R |
32x, 24x, 16x,
10x, 4x |
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CD-RW |
24x, 20x, 16x,
10x, 4x |
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DVD-ROM (single) |
Max 16x CAV |
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DVD-ROM (dual) |
Max 12x CAV |
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DVD-R |
MAX 12x CAV |
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DVD-RW |
Max 8x CAV |
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DVD+R |
Max 12x CAV |
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DVD+RW |
MAX 8x CAV |
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DVD+DL*2 |
MAX 8x CAV |
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DVD-RAM |
Max 2x CLV |
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CD-ROM |
Max 40x CAV |
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CD-R, |
Max 40x CAV |
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CD-RW |
Max 32x CAV |
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CD-DA (DAE) |
Max 40x CAV |
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CD-DA |
Max 9.3x CAV |
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VCD |
Max 9.3x CAV |
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Mounting
Orientation |
Horizontal and
Verticle |
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Interface |
ATAPI (PIO
Mode4)/Multi Word DMA Mode2) Ultra DMA663(Ultra DMA Mode4) |
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Data Buffer
(size) |
2 MBytes |
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Dimensions (W x H
x D) |
148mm x 42.3mm x
198mm 5-13/16"x1-11/16"x7-13/16" |
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