Aopen ESV-289U USB2.0 DVD±RW small portable DVD burner

May 30, 2004

Aopen presents their new ESV-289U 4x dual mode DVD burner. Due to the small size and weight, it is a good choice for people that need it for mobile use.

Key Features and specifications:

Weight: Less than 430G

Dimensions: Width 141mm,
Height 25mm, Depth 175mm

Interface: USB 2.0

Speed: CD-ROM 24X, CD-R 16X, CD-RW 10X, DVD-ROM
8X, DVD-R 2X, DVD+R 4X, DVD-RW 2X, DVD+RW 2.4x

Average Access Time: DVD 150ms, CD 150ms

MTBF: 50,000 POH

Mounting Orientation: Horizontal

Software:

Nero Ahead

NeoDVD

PowerDVD

VideoStudio7

According to the Aopen website, this drive is already available. They do not mention a MSRP price on this page however. Those of us interested in a portable drive such as this, may wish discuss to them in our very active, Recording Hardware Forum.

Source: AOpen