Thanks to Ian at CDRLabs I found out that ASUS now has unveiled its Cebit 2003 website. Among the interesting new optical drives you'll find the CRW-5232A which is a 52x/32x/52x CD-R/RW/ROM drive and the DRW-0404R which is a 4x/4x DVD+R/RW writer:
ASUS CRW-5232A
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Speed: 52X Write/ 32X ReWrite/ 52X Read/ 52X DAE
Random Access Time: 100 ms typical @ 1/3 stroke
Data Buffer: 2 MB
Features:
FlextraSpeed(TM) - Buffer Underrun Errors Prevention Technology
FlextraSpeed(TM) - Optimal Writing Speed Adjustment Technology
Mt. Rainier Supported
ASUS DRW-0404R
Write Speed: DVD+R: 4X / DVD+RW: 4X / CD-R: 24X / CD-RW: 16X
Read Speed: DVD: 8X / CD: 40X
Random Access Time: DVD: 140 ms and CD: 120 ms
Data Buffer: 2 MB
Features:
Buffer Underrun Errors Prevention for CD and DVD Recording
Vertical and Horizontal Mounting Available
You can find more details about the CRW-5232A drive here and about the DRW-0404R drive here.
Source: ASUS
