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Simple_Min · 05-14-2003, 12:10 PM

Does anyone here know any inside information as to when exactly these Lite On Drives are coming out? Last Fall I heard early summer, but it's here and no drives. Back then the suggested price tag was at $150-200, which is cool.

wakelagger · 05-14-2003, 12:58 PM

I'd give it a little more time, Lite-On always makes quality stuff. Besides, its not quite summer yet...

jujueye · 05-14-2003, 01:38 PM

Your best bet would be to keepup on a few websites:

tomshardware.com
anandtech.com

They seem to test a lot of stuff on a regular basis. Hopefully they'll get a review sample just before the unit actually gets released.

Cowboy · 05-14-2003, 04:30 PM

LITE-ON LDW-400D 4X DVD+RW/-RW DRIVE Price $299.25

Model: LDW-400D
Manufacturer: LITE-ON
Weight: 2.00 lbs
DVD-ROM/RW

Item Description
Supporting both +RW and -RW formats this retail boxed drive from Lite-On is a great addition to any computer system.

4X Max DVD-R and +R Write, 2X Max DVD-RW Rewrite, 2.4X Max DVD+RW Rewrite, and 8X Max DVD-ROM Reading
24X Max CD-R Write, 10X Max CD-RW Rewrite and 32X Max CD-ROM Reading
Conforms to DVD Specifications and DVD+R/+RW 4.7GB Basic Format Specifications
Support DVD DAO, Incremental Recording, Restricted Overwrite, Sequential Write and Random Access Write
Conforms to Orange Book Part 2, 3, Volume 2: High Speed & MMC2 commands
Support CD Fixed Packet, Variable Packet, TAO, SAO, DAO, Raw Mode Burning & Over-Burn Write
Support Windows-XP requirement for DVD devices
Operational in both Horizontal and Vertical Installation
Plug & Play (with Emergency manual eject)
Specifications:

Speed :
Media DVD-R/+R DVD-RW DVD+RW CD-R CD-RW
Writing 4X 2X 2.4X 24X(Z-CLV) 10X

Media DVD-ROM CD-ROM
Reading 8X 32X(CAV)

* Maximum performance is achieved with supported media.

Interface : E-IDE Connector
Transfer Mode : Support up to Ultra-DMA Mode2 33.3MB/sec (UDMA-33)
Access time : 250ms (typical on DVD disc), 300ms (typical on CD disc)
Buffer Size : 8 MB
Disc Formats : ALL formats of CD and DVD family, with dimension of 12cm or 8cm
Compatibility : Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
MTBF(Life) : 100,000 Hours
Environment : (Temperture)
Operating : 5°C to 40°C ; Relative Humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage : -40°C to 60°C ; Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Front Panel: Eject Button, Status LED and Emergency Manual Eject Hole
Connectors: DC Power Connector, ATA Connector (IDE), Maseter/Slave/CSEL Selection Jumpers, Analog Audio Output Connector.
Dimension : 146.0(W) x 41.4(H) x 192 (D) mm
Weight : 1100g (typical)

http://www.techmole.com/Itemdesc.asp...E%2DDVDRW&tpc=

Cocktopus · 05-14-2003, 04:43 PM

if your itching for a dvd burner, why not pick up a cendyne 4x dvd-r drive. they're rebadged pioneer a05's and can be had for $150 to $200. i think they even come in black

TwoToTango · 05-15-2003, 05:57 AM

I picked up a 400D last Saturday. So far
I've only burned DVD-R in it. Works fine.

Here's where I got it:

http://www.nanosys1.com/dvd-lo-ldw-400d.html

$299 at the store. While I was there I had
'em wrap it up inside a new 'puter

05-14-2003, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Simple_Min Insane Location: The Local Group	Lite On DVD recorders Does anyone here know any inside information as to when exactly these Lite On Drives are coming out? Last Fall I heard early summer, but it's here and no drives. Back then the suggested price tag was at $150-200, which is cool. __________________ If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.

05-14-2003, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
wakelagger Insane Location: Toronto	I'd give it a little more time, Lite-On always makes quality stuff. Besides, its not quite summer yet...

05-14-2003, 01:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
jujueye alpaca lunch for the trip Location: in my computer	Your best bet would be to keepup on a few websites: tomshardware.com anandtech.com They seem to test a lot of stuff on a regular basis. Hopefully they'll get a review sample just before the unit actually gets released.

05-14-2003, 04:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cowboy Upright	LITE-ON LDW-400D 4X DVD+RW/-RW DRIVE Price $299.25 Model: LDW-400D Manufacturer: LITE-ON Weight: 2.00 lbs DVD-ROM/RW Item Description Supporting both +RW and -RW formats this retail boxed drive from Lite-On is a great addition to any computer system. 4X Max DVD-R and +R Write, 2X Max DVD-RW Rewrite, 2.4X Max DVD+RW Rewrite, and 8X Max DVD-ROM Reading 24X Max CD-R Write, 10X Max CD-RW Rewrite and 32X Max CD-ROM Reading Conforms to DVD Specifications and DVD+R/+RW 4.7GB Basic Format Specifications Support DVD DAO, Incremental Recording, Restricted Overwrite, Sequential Write and Random Access Write Conforms to Orange Book Part 2, 3, Volume 2: High Speed & MMC2 commands Support CD Fixed Packet, Variable Packet, TAO, SAO, DAO, Raw Mode Burning & Over-Burn Write Support Windows-XP requirement for DVD devices Operational in both Horizontal and Vertical Installation Plug & Play (with Emergency manual eject) Specifications: Speed : Media DVD-R/+R DVD-RW DVD+RW CD-R CD-RW Writing 4X 2X 2.4X 24X(Z-CLV) 10X Media DVD-ROM CD-ROM Reading 8X 32X(CAV) * Maximum performance is achieved with supported media. Interface : E-IDE Connector Transfer Mode : Support up to Ultra-DMA Mode2 33.3MB/sec (UDMA-33) Access time : 250ms (typical on DVD disc), 300ms (typical on CD disc) Buffer Size : 8 MB Disc Formats : ALL formats of CD and DVD family, with dimension of 12cm or 8cm Compatibility : Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP MTBF(Life) : 100,000 Hours Environment : (Temperture) Operating : 5°C to 40°C ; Relative Humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Storage : -40°C to 60°C ; Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing) Front Panel: Eject Button, Status LED and Emergency Manual Eject Hole Connectors: DC Power Connector, ATA Connector (IDE), Maseter/Slave/CSEL Selection Jumpers, Analog Audio Output Connector. Dimension : 146.0(W) x 41.4(H) x 192 (D) mm Weight : 1100g (typical) http://www.techmole.com/Itemdesc.asp...E%2DDVDRW&tpc=

05-14-2003, 04:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cocktopus Insane	if your itching for a dvd burner, why not pick up a cendyne 4x dvd-r drive. they're rebadged pioneer a05's and can be had for $150 to $200. i think they even come in black

05-15-2003, 05:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
TwoToTango Psycho	I picked up a 400D last Saturday. So far I've only burned DVD-R in it. Works fine. Here's where I got it: http://www.nanosys1.com/dvd-lo-ldw-400d.html $299 at the store. While I was there I had 'em wrap it up inside a new 'puter