BTC to launch 8x dual format DVD writer

BTC (Behavior Tech Computer Corp.) has announced the specifications of its new 8x DVD writer, the DRW 1008IM. Compared with its predecessor, the DRW 1004IM, it's mainly the DVD+R/RW write speed that has changed from 4x/2.4x to 8x/4x:

BTC DRW 1008IM Max write speed DVD+R/RW 8x/4x DVD-R/RW 4x/2x CD-R/RW 40x/24x Max read speed DVD/CD-ROM 12x/40x DVD±R/RW 8x/6x CD-R/RW 40x/32x Access time DVD/CD-ROM 160 ms/130 ms Buffer size 2 MB

According to earlier reports BTC should already have started the production of the drive by now and in that case it will hopefully be available soon to a competitive price. You can find the full specifications of the DRW 1008IM here.

Source: BTC