Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Philips DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive vs Philips External 16x ReWriter

13specifications compared
5differ
8identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Internal
- DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:Yes
- External 16x ReWriter:No
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:145 x 170 x 13 mm
- External 16x ReWriter:145 x 170 x 42 mm
Minimum processor
- DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:Pentium 4 1.3GHz
- External 16x ReWriter:Pentium 4 (1.3 GHz)
Compatible operating systems
- DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:Windows 2000, XP
- External 16x ReWriter:Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP

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Comparison of DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive, External 16x ReWriter
37 specifications	A Philips DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive View product	B Philips External 16x ReWriter View product
Design1 differ
InternalDiffers	Yes	No
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EN55022, EMS55024,FCC Part 15
Performanceidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-RW
InterfaceKnown for one	IDE/ATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	12 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Writing speedidentical
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reading speedidentical
DVD read speedKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Access timeidentical
Access timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 ms
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one	140 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for one	120 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 65 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	146 x 304 x 242 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Nero Burning Rom 6, InCD 4, Nero Vision express 2, Nero media Player 1, EasyWrite Reader 4, Nero Burning Rights 1	Ahead Nero Suite 6: EasyWrite Reader 4, InCD 4, Nero Burning Rights 1, Nero Burning Rom 6, Nero media Player 1, Nero Vision express 2
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	145 x 170 x 13 mm	145 x 170 x 42 mm
Minimum processorDiffers	Pentium 4 1.3GHz	Pentium 4 (1.3 GHz)
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 2000, XP	Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EN60950, EN60825,UL1950
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
DVD+RW speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-RW speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	650 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source

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