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ASUS DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, SATA vs Iomega SuperSlim DVD Portable Writer

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 4identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, SATA:Yes
    • SuperSlim DVD Portable Writer:No
  • CD write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, SATA:48x
    • SuperSlim DVD Portable Writer:24x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, SATA:32x
    • SuperSlim DVD Portable Writer:24x
  • CD-RW write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, SATA:32x
    • SuperSlim DVD Portable Writer:24x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, SATA:20x
    • SuperSlim DVD Portable Writer:8x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, SATA:20x
    • SuperSlim DVD Portable Writer:8x
  • DVD-RAM write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, SATA:14x
    • SuperSlim DVD Portable Writer:5x
  • CD read speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, SATA:48x
    • SuperSlim DVD Portable Writer:24x

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Comparison of DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, SATA, SuperSlim DVD Portable Writer
51 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
MountingKnown for oneVertical/HorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc diameterKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed6 differ
CD write speedDiffers48x24x
CD rewrite speedDiffers32x24x
CD-R write speedKnown for one32xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedDiffers32x24x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedDiffers20x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedDiffers20x8x
DVD-RAM write speedDiffers14x5x
Reading speed7 differ
CD read speedDiffers48x24x
CD-R read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM read speedDiffers48x24x
CD-RW read speedDiffers40x24x
DVD+R read speedDiffers12x8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedDiffers12x8x
DVD-RAM read speedDiffers12x8x
DVD-ROM read speedDiffers16x8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one140 msUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for one150 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi sessionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packet writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Session-at-once (SAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Track-at-once (TAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers690 g280 g
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 mm
Other features3 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneDC+5V ±5%, DC+12V ±10 %Unknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedDiffersDVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R-R, DW, CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Mini-CDDVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
Logical recording formatKnown for oneDVD+R/RW/DVD-R/RW/ DVD-RAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs148 x 172.4 x 42.3 mm133 x 152 x 16 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP/NT/2000/VISTAMicrosoft Windows XP Home / XP Professional / Vista / Linux
Total storage capacityKnown for one8.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium III 800MHz
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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