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I can honestly say that one of the most popular reviews here at ExtremeMHz
was the LG GSA-4120B. This one-of-a-kind triple format DVD writer gained
quite a bit of interest since its release. The successor to the 4120B
was the 4160B, which did not bring enough new features worth an upgrade
consideration. LG Electronics has recently released their latest DVD writer, the
GSA-4163B. This new drive finally offers 4x double layer writing and should
compete well with all other 4x double layer writers currently on the
market. We were very impressed with the previous 4100 series models but
how well does this new drive perform? We'll conduct a thorough review
and do a comparison between older models. Let's have a look...
Packaging & Contents
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Our sample was an OEM, but did come with an OEM
version of the popular Nero 6 burning software. However, for testing
purposes, I will be using the latest full suite available from Nero.
The Drive
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The drive bezels on any of the 4100 series
drives are some of the most appealing when compared to other drives.
They are not dull or "cheap" looking and will compliment most systems quite
well. Our sample was a white bezel model but one with a black bezel
should be available soon.
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The manufacturer date on this particular sample
was November 2004.
Specifications
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Write |
(CD-R) : 4X, 8X, 16X, 24X,
32X, 40X
(CD-RW) : 4X, 8X, 10X, 16X, 24X
(DVD-R) : 2X, 4X, 8X,16X
(DVD-RW) : 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X
(DVD+R) : 2.4X, 4X, 8X, 12X,16X
(DVD+RW) : 2.4X, 4X, 8X
(DVD-RAM): 2X, 3X, 5X(Ver.2.2)
(DVD+R Double layer): 2.4X, 4X |
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Read |
(CD-ROM/R) : 40X max
(CD-RW) : 40X max
DVD-ROM)(Single/Dual) :16X/8X max
(DVD+/-RW) : 8X max
(DVD+/-R) : 10X max
(DVD-VIDEO) : 8X max
(DVD-RAM) :2X, 3X, 5X(Ver.2.2)
(DVD+R Double layer):8X |
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Transfer Rate |
CD-ROM : 6000 Kbytes/s (40X
max)
DVD-ROM : 22160 Kbytes/s (16X max) |
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Access Time |
CD-ROM: 125msec
DVD-ROM : 145msec
DVD-RAM : 165msec |
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Buffer Size |
2MB |
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Interface |
Internal E-IDE/ ATAPI |
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Supported Formats |
DVD-R/RW : Disk-at-once,
incremental recording, Restricted overwrite(DVD-RW only)
DVD+RW/RAM : Random Write
DVD+R : Sequential Recording
CD-R/RW : Disk-at-once, Track-at-once, Session-at-once, Packet write |
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Supported Disc |
Write : DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW
Read : DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM Mode 1,2,
CD-DA, CD-I FMV, CD-
ROM XA, Mixed CD, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-Plus, Photo-CD, Video CD |
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Size (WxDxH) |
146 x 41.3 x 184.7 mm |
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OS Support |
Window 98SE, ME, 2K
Professional, XP Home Edition, Professional |
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Warranty |
1 Year Manufacturer |
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