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ASUS HR-0205T HD-DVD vs LG GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 2identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • HR-0205T HD-DVD:Black
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner:Beige
  • Drive device, buffer size
    • HR-0205T HD-DVD:8.1 MB
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner:2 MB
  • CD read speed
    • HR-0205T HD-DVD:15x
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner:48x
  • CD-ROM drive average random access time
    • HR-0205T HD-DVD:130 ms
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner:120 ms
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • HR-0205T HD-DVD:8 - 80%
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner:15 - 85%
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • HR-0205T HD-DVD:5 - 50 °C
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner:5 - 45 °C
  • Weight
    • HR-0205T HD-DVD:990 g
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner:780 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HR-0205T HD-DVD:146 x 189.5 x 41.5 mm
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner:146 x 41.3 x 165 mm

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Comparison of HR-0205T HD-DVD, GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner
50 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalYesYes
Product colourDiffersBlackBeige
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
MountingKnown for oneVertical/HorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers8.1 MB2 MB
Optical disc diameterKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speedidentical
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers15x48x
CD-R read speedKnown for one15xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one15xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access time140 ms140 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers130 ms120 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Layer Jump RecordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packet writingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Random writeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sequential writingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Session-at-once (SAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Track-at-once (TAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs8 - 80%15 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 50 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers990 g780 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNero Express, In CD, PowerDVD, PowerProducer Gold, Light Scribe
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs146 x 189.5 x 41.5 mm146 x 41.3 x 165 mm
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium-4 1,4GHz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000/XP/VistaWindows ME, Windows 2000 Professional/ Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, Windows Vista
Drive devices applicable disk formatKnown for oneHD-ROM,HD-R,DVD-ROM,3X DVD-ROM,DVD+/-RW,DVD+/-R,Photo CD,Video CD,CD-DA,CD-Extra,CD-Text,CD-R,CD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one12.7 x 17.8 x 2.54 mm (0.5 x 0.7 x 0.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive device heightKnown for one4.15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive device weightKnown for one991 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one0.953 kg (2.1 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source

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