New
DW1610 and DW1620 DVD models feature dual-format, double-layer
technology
City of Industry,
CA
(July
14, 2004)
- BenQ today proudly announced the new state-of-the-art DW1610 and DW1620 DVD
16X rewritable drives. Providing one of the fastest recording times and
increased storage capacities, BenQ's latest DVD rewritable drives offer
unmatched performance and convenience. With both the DW1610 and DW1620 featuring
dual-format capabilities, the DW1620 also comes double-layer (DL) ready and
equipped to handle DL DVD+R capacities up to 8.5GB. 
The
DW1610 and DW1620 also feature 16X DVD+R speeds, and DVD+RW and DVD-RW write
speeds of up to 4X and DVD-R write speeds of up to 12X-making both models an
ideal choice for users looking for versatility and flexible recording options.
With new double-layer recording technology nearly doubling the storage capacity
of traditional single-layer DVD recordable media, the new BenQ DW1620 provides
the user with the option to back-up and archive large amounts of data.
Each model can also burn select 8X DVD+R media at write speeds of up to
16X, enabling consumers to take advantage of quick recording times and a variety
of storage applications. In addition to its DL DVD+R recording capabilities, the
DW1620 package will also include 16X DVD+R media.
Available in late July,
the BenQ DW1610 and DW1620 come with an estimated MSRP of $ 129 for the DW1610
and $ 149 for the DW1620.
About BenQ
BenQ is an industry leader
in networking lifestyle devices with an expertise that encompasses display,
storage, imaging, wireless and broadband areas. BenQ has manufacturing plants in
Malaysia,
Mexico,
China
and Taiwan.
The company has 15,305 employees worldwide, supporting a strong global sales
marketing and service network spanning Asia-Pacific, Europe
and the Americas.
BenQ has research and development facilities in
Taiwan,
China
and the U.S.,
and has more than 2,000 research and development employees. BenQ has amassed
1,225 global patents. For more information about BenQ, please visit our Web site
at www.BenQ.com.
For more
information please contact Joey Lee at 949.255.9443 or E-mail press
contact.
Source: BenQ America Corp.
