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JVC CU-VD 50 EX vs NEC DVD RW drive AD7240S

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 2identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • CU-VD 50 EX:No
    • DVD RW drive AD7240S:Yes
  • CD write speed
    • CU-VD 50 EX:0x
    • DVD RW drive AD7240S:48x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • CU-VD 50 EX:0x
    • DVD RW drive AD7240S:32x
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • CU-VD 50 EX:6x
    • DVD RW drive AD7240S:12x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • CU-VD 50 EX:8x
    • DVD RW drive AD7240S:24x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • CU-VD 50 EX:6x
    • DVD RW drive AD7240S:12x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • CU-VD 50 EX:8x
    • DVD RW drive AD7240S:24x
  • CD read speed
    • CU-VD 50 EX:24x
    • DVD RW drive AD7240S:48x

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Comparison of CU-VD 50 EX, DVD RW drive AD7240S
53 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHorizontal
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Optical disc diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Burst transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 MB/s
Writing speed6 differ
CD write speedDiffers0x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers0x32x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers6x12x
DVD+R write speedDiffers8x24x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers6x12x
DVD-R write speedDiffers8x24x
DVD-R9 write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
Reading speed4 differ
CD read speedDiffers24x48x
DVD+R read speedDiffers8x16x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedDiffers8x12x
DVD-R read speedDiffers8x16x
CD-R read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fixed packetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi sessionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packet 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
Variable packetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers920 g640 g
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneCyberLink Power2Go 5.5 LiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Media types supportedDiffersDVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DLDVD-ROM, DVD-R (DL), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R9, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs152 x 195 x 42 mm148 x 42 x 170 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP Home Edition / Professional Windows Vista Home Basic/Home PremiumMicrosoft Vista
Language versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMultilingual
Additional accessoriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMultiRead, PC2001
Power requirementsKnown for oneAC: 110 - 240V/0.26A, DC: 5.2V/2AUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for onePentium III, 800MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB cableKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneAVCHDUnknown — not stated by the source

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