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LG LightScribe Super Multi DVD Re-writer (Beige) vs LG Super Multi DVD Rewriter, 16x, Black Retail

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 14identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Re-writer (Beige):Beige
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter, 16x, Black Retail:Black
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Re-writer (Beige):8x
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter, 16x, Black Retail:10x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Re-writer (Beige):8x
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter, 16x, Black Retail:6x
  • CD-ROM drive average random access time
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Re-writer (Beige):120 ms
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter, 16x, Black Retail:125 ms
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Re-writer (Beige):146 x 41.3 x 165 mm
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter, 16x, Black Retail:146 x 165 x 41.3 mm

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Comparison of LightScribe Super Multi DVD Re-writer (Beige), Super Multi DVD Rewriter, 16x, Black Retail
31 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalYesYes
Product colourDiffersBeigeBlack
Disc loading typeTrayTray
Performanceidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceEIDE/ATAEIDE/ATA
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speed48x48x
CD rewrite speed32x32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x10x
DVD+R write speed16x16x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x6x
DVD-R write speed16x16x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
Reading speedidentical
CD read speed48x48x
DVD+R read speed16x16x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speed16x16x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-ROM read speed16x16x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access time1 differ
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers120 ms125 ms
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 ms
Other features3 differ
Media types supportedDiffersDVD-ROM(Single/Dual) / DVD-Video(CSS Compliant Disc),S/Dual layer / DVD-R/-RW/Dual / DVD+R/+RW/Double / DVD-RAM / CD-R/RW/ROM / CD-DADVD-RAM (12x), DVD-RW(6x), DVD+R DL(10x), DVD-R DL(6x DVD-R(16x), DVD+RW(8x) DVD+R(16x), CD-RW(32x), and CD-R(48x)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs146 x 41.3 x 165 mm146 x 165 x 41.3 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, ProfessionalWindows ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, Pro, Media Centre Edition
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 g

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