Reviews of the 16X/4X/16X DVD+RW / DVD-RW and 40X/24X/40X CD-RW Internal EIDE Double Layer Drive
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xbitlabs.com
Review Summary: The BenQ DW1620 drive pleased me with its ergonomics. I guess many users will like its cute and original design, and its LED indicator is very informative. Its operational noise isn't annoying ' I'd even say it is one of the quietest devices of its ...
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itp.net
Review Summary: Though it boasts strong pricing, the BenQ DW1620 lacks speedy writing performance
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The BenQ DW1620 provides a lot of value for the money. Its dual-16X support, flexible software bundle, ability to accommodate problematic media, and blindingly fast DVD-ripping speed make it a worthy competitor.
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No Rating
anandtech.com
Review Summary: IntroductionIn Taipei a few months ago, we had a glimpse at BenQ's entire DVDR lineup for the rest of the year. Anxious to see working samples then, it seems as though lack of media continued to plague BenQ, Pioneer, LiteOn and NEC. 16X media is still ...
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hardwarezone.com
Review Summary: Two months after our review of the BenQ DW1600, BenQ airfreight us their latest and flagship DW1620 DVD writer. Besides having a new faceplate, the new 16x BenQ drive is dual-format capable as well. Take a few minutes off to read how the drive fared ...
Manufacturer: BenQ America Corp.
Part number: DW1620-0C2
General
- Device Type DVD±RW (+R DL) drive
- Enclosure Type Internal
- Enclosure Color Beige
- Interface IDE
- Width 5.7 in
- Depth 7.8 in
- Height 1.7 in
- Weight 2.2 lbs
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (+R DL) - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Supported Recording Modes Disk-at-once, Multisession, Track-at-once, Packet writing
- Supported CD Formats CD-ROM, CD Text, CD Extra, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA (audio), Mixed-mode CD, CD+G (Karaoke CD)
- Supported Media Types CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R DL
- Media Load Type Tray
- Features Sliding Cone, Tilt Control, Black disc tray, Emergency disk eject hole, Walking Optimal Power Control (WOPC) II
- Compliant Standards CD-Bridge
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Storage Removable (2nd)
- Storage Removable (2nd) None
Storage Controller
- Type None
Video
- Video Output None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x ATA-66 - 40 pin IDC, 1 x Audio out - 4 pin MPC
- Connections 1
- Compatible Bays 1 x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Compatible Slots None
Storage CD / DVD
- Type DVD±RW (+R DL) 5.25" x 1/2H
- Read Speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- Write Speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
- Rewrite Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R)
- Buffer Size 2 MB
- Buffer Underrun Protection Seamless Link
- CD / DVD type DVD±RW (+R DL)
- Storage CD / DVD:Form Factor 5.25" x 1/2H
Miscellaneous
- Media Included Qty 1
- Cables Included 1 x Audio cable - Internal, 1 x IDE cable - Internal
- Mounting Kit Included
- Rack Mounting Kit None
- MTBF 125,000 hour(s)
- Package Type Retail
Power
- Type None
- Battery None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Sonic DLA, BenQ QVideo 2.0, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD, Drivers & Utilities, InterVideo WinDVD Creator Plus
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
- Min Processor Type Intel Pentium, 550 MHz
- System Requirements Details Windows 98/2000/ME/XP - Pentium III - RAM 128 MB - HD 100 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 122 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 8 - 80%
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