Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Iomega Bdl 4 x CD-RW 24xRW52Wx52R USB2 ext vs Iomega DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

CD write speed
- Bdl 4 x CD-RW 24xRW52Wx52R USB2 ext:52x
- DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0:32x
CD rewrite speed
- Bdl 4 x CD-RW 24xRW52Wx52R USB2 ext:24x
- DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0:16x
CD read speed
- Bdl 4 x CD-RW 24xRW52Wx52R USB2 ext:52x
- DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0:24x

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Comparison of Bdl 4 x CD-RW 24xRW52Wx52R USB2 ext, DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0
22 specifications	A Iomega Bdl 4 x CD-RW 24xRW52Wx52R USB2 ext View product	B Iomega DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0 View product
Designidentical
Internal	No	No
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for one	USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, buffer size	2 MB	2 MB
Burst transfer rateKnown for one	7.8 MB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speedDiffers	52x	32x
CD rewrite speedDiffers	24x	16x
DVD write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12x
DVD rewrite speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers	52x	24x
DVD read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
Access timeidentical
Access timeKnown for one	125 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Software includes: Iomega HotBurn Pro software for PC, Iomega HotBurn for Mac, MusicMatch Jukebox for PC and Mac, and Adobe ActiveShare for PC.	Quick Install guide, Solutions CD with drivers and software Iomega HotBurn Pro, Sonic MyDVD, Sonic Cineplayer, MusicMatch, Adobe ActiveShare, and Iomega Automatic Backup software.
Other features4 differ
Minimum system requirementsDiffers	PC Requirements 166 MHz Processor or higher with built-in USB 1.1 connection or 200 MHz processor or higher with hi-speed USB 2.0 controller (some USB controllers or motherboards may not support all types of USB devises) • USB 2.0 connection required to achieve full 52x12x52x speeds. USB 1.1 limits	550MHz Pentium III compatible, Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP, 75 MB hard drive space required to install CD mastering software.
Write methodsDiffers	Multi-session, Fixed and variable packet writing, Track at once, Disc at once	Disc at once, session at once, track at once and packet write, incremental recording and restricted overwrite, random write
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows 98 SE/2000/Me/XP. Mac OS 8.6, 9.04 or 9.1.	Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	7.8 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacityKnown for one	0.7 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O ports	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	190.5 x 247.7 x 50.8 mm (7.5 x 9.75 x 2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled hardwareDiffers	USB 2.0 data cable, audio cable, external power supply and quick install manual.	USB 2.0 data cable, audio cable, and external power supply.
Drive device maximum speedKnown for one	Max read: 52X or 7.8MB/sec (Read speed is limited by the USB Bus and system configuration)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	244 x 305 x 147 mm

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