GIGABYTE is Launching
an Internal 16X DVD Dual with 8X DVD+RW Writing and 6X
DVD-RW
Taipei, Taiwan; Jan 19, 2005 '“ What is
the ultimate speed for DVD dual nowadays? The answer definitely is 16X, but how
about the speed of re-writing? All current DVD dual drives on the market have 4X
DVD+/-RW rewriting speeds at best. GIGABYTE Technology, a worldwide leader of
high-performance optical devices, today unveils its latest model of internal DVD
Dual Drives '“ the GO-W1616A. It supports both 16X DVD+/-R writing and 4X DVD+R
double layer writing technology. The distinct advantage this product has is an
impressive rewriting speed of up to 8X DVD+RW and 6X DVD-RW. GIGABYTE has broken
through the physical limit with its superior RD team.
With the rapid growth of digital multimedia entertainment
and increased demand for larger storage capacity for video and audio content,
the GO-W1616A has become a useful device providing both faster 16X DVD+R and
DVD-R writing speed and full support of the most popular DVD write formats. The
GO-W1616A creates DVD discs up to 8.5GB or 4 hours playback time which can be
played or read by most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. It offers the most for
providing flexibility and high speed in multimedia data storage. The GO-W1616A's
advanced technology and high compatibility, coupled with GIGABYTE experience
makes it the perfect solution for beginners and power-users.
Adopting a dual DVD±R/RW design, the GO-W1616A supports
16X DVD+R Write / 16X DVD-R write / 4X double layer DVD+R / 8X DVD+ ReWrite / 6X
DVD-ReWrite / 16X DVD-ROM-Read / 48X CD-Write / 24X CD Re-Write / 48X
CD-ROM-Read. In addition, with GIGABYTE I.B.S technology, it prevents buffer
under-run problems eliminating the creation of CD and DVD coasters. Furthermore,
i-Speed Technology can intelligently adjust reading speed and innovative i-Burn
Technology will automatically adjust to the optimum burning speed during the
recording process according to media type therein providing safety and quality
throughout your burning process.
The GO-W1616A is a powerful solution for fast data
accessing and keeps stable and reliable data. It's able to satisfy a variety of
multimedia needs from reproducing memory-intensive video sequences on DVD with
optimal digital image quality or playing full-length films. The
functionally versatile GO-W1616A delivers smooth and efficient performance. If
you're looking to make a copy of memorable moments in your life to share with
your family and friends anywhere anytime, GIGABYTE DVD-Dual drive is the key to
high-speed, effective DVD burning.
Supports 4X Double layer DVD+R and 8X DVD+RW
The GIGABYTE GO-W1616A can support the latest generation
8.5GB double layer DVD+R9 technology with 4X writing speed; it is the future
trend for large capacity media. Capabilities for the wide array of media formats
are always very important. End-users want to burn without being concerned by the
type of discs. The GO-W1616A supports DVD+RW rewriting speeds of up to 8X s, and
DVD-RW up to 6X - the highest speed on the market!
Intelligent Burning SuperLink (I.B.S) Technology
This technology prevents errors from occurring when data
flow to the drive is interrupted during the recording process due to slow
source-drive performance, PC configuration problems, or when running other
applications.
i-Burn (Intelligent Burn) Technology
The ability of GO-W1616A to read different types of
compact discs varies based on the qualities of the discs and the type of data
written to the discs. GIGABYTE's i-burn technology is utilized to take
full advantage of the latest, high-performance DVD±R/RW media to optimize
recording speed and reliability. It continuously checks and evaluates the
writing quality while recording is in process to ensure the quality of backup
data.
i-Speed (Intelligent Speed) Technology
The GO-W1616A is capable of auto-detecting the discs'
format and auto-adjusting the to optimal speed for a variety of discs. The
GO-W1616A can intelligently adjust reading speeds depending on the media,
resulting in benefits such as saving power, saving CPU resources, increasing a
product's lifespan, and maximizing work efficiency.
VRS & Ultra Quiet
The advanced design of the VRS (Vibration Reduction
System) has been engineered to reduce vibration, perform nearly silently and
also provide better stability when the drive is operating at high speed.
Extra stylish black Bezel
Nowadays, several chassis colours are available in the
market. So to fulfill various end user demands, GIGABYTE includes a free bonus
stylish black bezel for replacement, to match your casing. Users can change the
bezel whenever they choose.
For additional information about GIGABYTE optical storage
devices, please visit the company homepage at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Source: HardwareZone
