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Lite-on has finally released a new DVD drive
set to compete with a variety of other next generation high-speed double layer
drives on the market. The new SHW-1635S now offers faster 8x DVD+R DL
writing and 4x support for DVD-R DL media. Lite-On drives are well
known for their speedy reading and writing and are a favorite among a
majority of PC and video enthusiasts. Those who own or are familiar
with Lite-On drives may notice the deviation in model number. This is
because this new drive brings in significant changes when compared to their
previous models and is entirely in a different class in terms of overall
design. Let's take it for a spin and see what changes in performance
have taken place.
Packaging & Contents
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Apparently, at the time of this review, this
particular model is still not available in the USA. Despite the fact
that our sample from Lite-On did not come in its retail box, they did
provide the content that would otherwise be included along with it.
The Drive
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This is the first time I receive a black bezel
sample from Lite-On. Certainly much more appealing than the standard
beige model. Now, there are some differences this time around in terms
of its design...
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For as long as I can remember, Lite-On drives
were unique in the sense that they featured a headphone jack and volume knob
on the front bezel. The SHW-1635S is the first drive that does not
offer these features. Judging by the model number and design, this new
drive sports a new chipset. Should be interesting to see how it
performs.
Specifications
DVD Family : Write DVD+R 16x ( 21600 KB/sec )
maximum by CAV
DVD+R9 8x ( 10800 KB/sec ) maximum by Z-CLV
DVD-R 16x ( 21600 KB/sec ) maximum by CAV
DVD-R9 4x ( 5400 KB/sec ) maximum by CLV
ReWrite DVD+RW 8x ( 10800 KB/sec ) by CLV
DVD-RW 6x ( 8100 KB/sec ) by CLV
Read 16x ( 21600 KB/sec ) maximum by CAV
Access time 160 ms
CD Family : Write CD-R 48x ( 7200 KB/sec ) maximum by CAV
ReWrite CD-RW 24x ( 3600 KB/sec ) maximum by Z-CLV in UltraSpeed disc
Read 48x ( 7200 KB/sec ) maximum by CAV
Access time 160 ms
Buffer Size : 2 MB ( Max )
PC Required : Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or higher CPU and 128 MB or higher RAM are
required
HDD must have access time < 20 ms; with a minimum of 650 MB free space
9 GB free space for creating a DVD image file ( 9 GB for double layer; 5 GB
for single layer)
Compatibility : Microsoft Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
MTBF ( Life ) : 70,000 POH
S/N Ration : > 75 dB
Environment : Operating 5C to 45C; Relative Humidity : 15% to 80%
Non-Operating -40C to 60C; Relative Humidity : 15% to 95%
Dimension : 145.0 ( W ) x 41.3 ( H ) x 170.0 ( D ) mm
Weight : < 0.9 Kg
Voltage Requirements : +5V +/-5% and less than 100 mVp-p ripple voltage
+12V +/-5% and less than 200 mVp-p ripple voltage
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