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We previously looked at Lite-ON's 8x double
layer DVD writer and were completely impressed with its features and
performance. Today, we look at their latest and fastest DVD writer,
the SOHW-1213s. Capable of burning DVD's at 12x, this new drive
appears to be
quite a speed demon and combined with the quality and performance you'd
expect from Lite-ON, should be one drive worthy of an upgrade. But
let's see if we can back this statement up by taking it for a spin.
Packaging & Contents
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Our review sample arrived in its retail
packaging and includes an OEM version of Nero Burning ROM, the excellent
PowerDVD playback software, DVD+R disc, DVD-R disc, audio cable, mounting
screws and quick install guide. The discs that Lite-ON includes with
their drives are of the highest quality and are capable of burning at 12x.
The Drive
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The retail model comes with a white bezel
design, however, those who would like a black bezel model, can probably find
a OEM model at various online shops. The front looks the same as the
SOHW-832s we looked at previously.
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What's really nice about these new Lite-ON DVD
Writers is the short depth design. They are significantly shorter than
your average CD/DVD drive and almost a perfect square in shape.
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This new 12x writer was announced by Lite-ON not
too long ago. The drive's label had a manufacture date of June
2004.
Specifications
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* DVD Family: |
Write : DVD+R
12X(16200KB/sec) by Z-CLV
DVD-R 8X(10800KB/sec) by Z-CLV
ReWrite : DVD+RW 4X(5400KB/sec) by CLV
DVD-RW 4X(5400KB/sec) by CLV
Read : 12X(16200KB/sec) maxmium by CAV
Access Time : 160ms |
| * CD Family: |
Write
: CD-R 48X(7200KB/sec) maxmium by P-CAV
ReWrite : CD-RW 24X(3600KB/sec) maxmium by Z-CLV in
UltraSpeed disc
Read : 48X(7200KB/sec) maxmium by CAV
Access Time : 160ms |
* Buffer Size
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2MB |
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* PC Required : |
Pentium III 450 MHz or faster CPU, 128MB or higher
RAM are Required
650 HDD available capacity; and 5GB free space for creating DVD
image file |
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Compatibility : |
Windows
95/98/NT4.0/ME/2000/XP |
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* MTBF (Life) : |
70000 Hours |
| * S/N Ration |
>75dB |
| * Environment
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Operating 5°C to 45°C; Relative
Humidity : 10% to 80%, Non-Condensing
Non-Operating -40°C to 60°C; Relative Humidity :
10% to 95%, Non-Condensing |
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* Dimension : |
145.0(W) x 41.3(H) x
170.0(D) mm |
* Weight :
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<0.9Kg |
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* Voltage Requirements : |
+5V +/-5% and less than 100 mVp-p ripple voltage
+12V +/-5% and less than 200mVp-p ripple voltage |
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