ASUS announces the DRW-1608P2S DVD SuperMulti Drive

ASUS
DRW-1608P2S DVD SuperMulti Drive
Supports 16X DVD+/-R/RW for DVD Read, Write and Rewrite
Capabilities

Double
Layer Technology and Double Dynamic Suspension System Provide
Superior
Solution for Increased Data Storage Capacity and Quiet Operation

ASUSTeK
Computer Inc. (ASUS), a
leading provider of high-performance optical storage devices, today announced
the DRW-1608P2S, the industry's superior DVD rewriter that supports 5X DVD-RAM
write, 16X DVD+/-R/RW and 8X DVD+/-R double layer media source.

With the
popularity of digital multimedia entertainment on the rise, the demand for
higher data storage quality and capacity to accommodate video and audio data is
also increasing. The ASUS DRW-1608P2S supports the latest double layer
technology, which almost doubles the DVD+R storage capacity from 4.7GB to 8.5GB,
providing up to four hours of DVD quality video archive ability. In addition,
with the new double layer technology, full storage capacity can be achieved on
one side of a single disc without the need to turn over.

Flexibility
for the wide array of media formats is also very important. The ASUS DRW-1608P2S
offers both 16X DVD-Write and 16X DVD+Write, making it capable of reading from
and writing on DVD-Write/ Rewrite and DVD+Write/ Rewrite formats. With
dual-format adopting features, the DRW-1608P2S creates DVDs that can be played
and read by most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. It also enables 5X DVD-RAM, 6X
DVD-Rewrite, 8X DVD+Rewrite, 16X DVD-ROM, 40X CD-R, 32X CD-RW and 40X CD-ROM
providing flexible and high-speed operation.

The ASUS
DRW-1608P2S also adopted several innovative technologies found only in ASUS
optical drives, including:

With
innovative technologies, the CD rewriter provides leading-edge data storage
capabilities. FlextraLink™
prevents buffer underrun problems and eliminates the creation of
unusable discs , while FlextraSpeed™
enhances accuracy and reliability when writing and rewriting across
a broad range of certified media. Throughout the recording process, FlextraLink™ consistently keeps track
of the data buffer status, whereas FlextraSpeed™ continously monitors the
recording media and set s the most effective writing speed to ensure top-quality
recording. Both ASUS proprietary technologies occupy minimal system resources,
allowing the PC to remain fully operational and available for other applications
even during the recording process.

FlextraSpeed
TM continuously monitors the recording media and sets the optimal writing speeds
to ensure best recording quality. The results are enhanced accuracy and
reliability when reading/ writing/ re-writing across a broad range of certified
media in different formats. The optimal operation speed also effectively lowers
noise, prolongs motor life and saves CPU resource.

The
DRW-1608P2S also features the patented ASUS DDSS II (Double Dynamic Suspension
System II) technology, which minimizes the vibration caused by the spindle
motors and resonance between components as well as the drive and PC case. It
stabilizes the pick-up head, both horizontally and vertically, achieving more
precise tracking while reducing vibration and noise caused by high-revolution
motors. Airflow Field Modification (AFFM) is another unique feature to reduce
noise and vibration when using a high-speed drive. AFFM is designed to change
the uneven airflow field inside the drive because even pressure distribution
leads to quieter and more stable operation.

LCT
(Liquid Crystal Tilt) technology provides enhanced pick-up head line up accuracy
during recording and playback on disks with the uneven curvature and surfaces of
discs.All ASUS proprietary technologies occupy minimal system resources,
allowing the PC to remain fully operational and available for other applications
even during the recording process.

For
additional information about ASUS optical storage devices or other quality
products, please visit the company homepage at http://www.asus.com.

• 5X DVD-RAM/16X DVD-R/6X DVD-RW/
  16X DVD+R/8X DVD+RW/8X DVD ± R (DL)/16X DVD-ROM/40X CD-R/32X CD-RW/40X CD-ROM
  


• Vertical and Horizontal Mounting
  Available


• Support
  DAO, TAO, SAO, Packet Write


• Support
  Windows XP/NT/ME/2000/98SE


• Multiple
  formats: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD-R,
  CD-RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode1, CD-ROM/XA Mode2, Photo CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-Text
  


• Bundled Latest NERO & ULEAD
  Software

Source: ASUS