Our friends from CDRLabs have posted a review on the
TDK Indi DVD 1280B 12x DVD±RW. The drive is based on Lite-On's new 12x DVD±RW,
the TDK Indi DVD 1280B is capable of 12x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R and 4x DVD±RW writing
speeds and can read DVD's at speeds as high as 12x. Of course, TDK's new drive
isn't just about reading and writing DVD's. It also boasts features like 48x CD
reading and writing speeds, 24x rewriting speeds and support for buffer underrun
protection.
| Part of conclusion: Highs: - Writes to DVD+R media at 12x
- Writes to DVD-R media at 8x
- Writes to DVD-RW and DVD+RW media at 4x
- Reads single layer DVD-ROM's and DVD+R media at 12x
- Reads DVD+RW and DVD-R/RW media at 8x
- Good transfer speeds with pressed and CD-R media
- Features 40x CD-R and 24x CD-RW writing speeds
- Includes buffer underrun prevention technology
- Good selection of writing and rewriting speeds
- Includes software from Roxio
- Good CD writing quality
- Supports 99 minute media
- Great documentation
Lows: - Questionable writing quality with some DVD±R media
- Cannot write to 4x DVD±R media at 8x
- Reads CD-RW media at only 32x
- Doesn't rip audio CD's at 48x
- Has a 2048KB buffer
- Doesn't support the Mt. Rainier format
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Read the entire review over at CDRLabs and discuss the drive in our Recording Hardware Forum.
Source: CDRLabs
