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LG GDR-8164B-R 16x52xDVD vs NEC NR-9500B Beige

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 3identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Drive device, buffer size
    • GDR-8164B-R 16x52xDVD:0.256 MB
    • NR-9500B Beige:2 MB
  • CD-ROM drive average random access time
    • GDR-8164B-R 16x52xDVD:90 ms
    • NR-9500B Beige:110 ms
  • Weight
    • GDR-8164B-R 16x52xDVD:670 g
    • NR-9500B Beige:750 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • GDR-8164B-R 16x52xDVD:146 x 165 x 41.3 mm
    • NR-9500B Beige:148.2 x 184 x 42 mm

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Comparison of GDR-8164B-R 16x52xDVD, NR-9500B Beige
30 specifications
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBeige
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
MountingKnown for oneVertical/HorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
InterfaceEIDE/ATAEIDE/ATA
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers0.256 MB2 MB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Burst transfer rateKnown for one16.6 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speedidentical
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32x
Reading speedidentical
CD read speed52x52x
DVD read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access time1 differ
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers90 ms110 ms
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one100 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Access timeKnown for one160 msUnknown — not stated by the source
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
WeightDiffers670 g750 g
Other features1 differ
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs146 x 165 x 41.3 mm148.2 x 184 x 42 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 95, 98, 2K, ME, NT 4.0, XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one7.8 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustained data rateKnown for one22.1 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive devices burst data transfer rate (PIO)Known for one16.6Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive devices burst data transfer rate (Ultra DMA)Known for one33.3Unknown — not stated by the source

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