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Freecom CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int vs Iomega CDREW 52X24X52X USB2

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 1identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:Yes
    • CDREW 52X24X52X USB2:No
  • Interface
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:IDE/ATA
    • CDREW 52X24X52X USB2:USB 2.0
  • CD write speed
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:16x
    • CDREW 52X24X52X USB2:52x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:10x
    • CDREW 52X24X52X USB2:24x
  • CD read speed
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:40x
    • CDREW 52X24X52X USB2:52x
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:147 x 200 x 42 mm
    • CDREW 52X24X52X USB2:242 x 355 x 142 mm
  • I/O ports
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:1 x IDE/ATAPI
    • CDREW 52X24X52X USB2:USB 2.0

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Comparison of CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int, CDREW 52X24X52X USB2
19 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
InterfaceDiffersIDE/ATAUSB 2.0
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speedDiffers16x52x
CD rewrite speedDiffers10x24x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers40x52x
DVD read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features5 differ
Media types supportedDiffersCD Text, CD Extra, CD-DA (audio), CD-I, CD-ROM XA, Mixed-mode CD, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-ROM, CD + G (CD karaoké)CD-R; CD-RW; CD-ROM (mode1 and mode 2); CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2); CD-DA; Bootable CD; Photo CD (single- + multi-sessions); Video CD; CD-Extra; Mixed mode CD; CD-text
Write methodsDiffersMultisession, disk-at-once, track-at-once, packet writing, mixed mode, session-at-onceMulti-session, Fixed and variable packet writing, Track at once, Disc at once
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs147 x 200 x 42 mm242 x 355 x 142 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 95/98, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XPMicrosoft Windows 98 (USB 1.1 speeds only) and Windows 98SE / 2000 / Me / XP
I/O portsDiffers1 x IDE/ATAPIUSB 2.0
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal universal power supply (Range: 47-63Hz / 100-240 Volts)
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium II or equivalent 75MB hard drive space required to install HotBurn Pro CD software Must meet minimum RAM requirements for your operating system CD-ROM drive or 740MB free hard drive space to copy CDs Either standard USB 1.1 or Hi-Speed 2.0 port
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium III or equivalent for maximum performance recommended with USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 connection;
Access timeidentical
Access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 ms

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