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OPTICAL DRIVES

There are a large number of optical devices on the market today, so I have carefully selected the drives below  for their build quality, performance and price. Select between P-ATA (Parallel) or S-ATA (Serial) interfaced drives.

 

For frequently asked questions on CD/DVD Writing see my FAQ page.

 

INFORMATION

Most products listed below are 'Bare Drive Only'/OEM and do not come with any
CD/DVD burning software, unless otherwise stated.
Check out my CD/DVD Writing software page for compatible software.

 

See Below  EXTERNAL USB DVD  See Below

LiteOn eSAU108 DVD Writer

 

LiteOn
eSAU208
DVD-Writer

   The eSAU208 is a fully featured, USB-powered, 8x slim DVD writer. It is a perfect solution for those users who are looking for a compact, stylish and portable DVD writer.

Mobility is an important aspect of the eSAU208. The drive can be powered through a USB connection instead of a traditional power adapter, so the mobile user does not longer needs to rely on a power socket to operate the DVD writer. The drive will consume its power directly from the notebook trough the USB cable.

LightScribe Labelling Technology.


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See Below  S-ATA BLU-RAY  See Below

 

LiteOn IHOS104-37 Blu-ray Drive

 

LiteOn
IHOS104-37
Blu-ray

   Lite-On BD-ROM drives offer the best solution for people who want to enjoy High Definition Blu-ray movies at an affordable cost.

Besides Blu-ray movies, your current DVD and CD collections can also be played. Lite-OnBD-ROM drives are compatible with Blu-ray, DVD and CD formats to ensure optimal playback possibilities. The iHOS104 comes with the brand new CyberLink TrueTheater software package. TrueTheater delivers the ultimate in movie playback quality for PC-based home theatre systems.
 

 

LG CH10LS20 Blu-ray Drive

 

LG
CH10LS20
Blu-ray

   The CH10LS20 is LG's internal dual format high definition drive that has the capability to read and play different Blu-ray formats. The CH10LS20 also reads and writes in three types of DVD formats in one convenient package - DVD+R, DVD-R and DVD-RAM. LightScribe gives you the added feature of creating customized labels that are etched onto a special coated LightScribe disc. Go Blu with the CH10LS20 by LG.
 

See Below  S-ATA DVD WRITERS  See Below

Optiarc AD-7240S DVD Multiwriter

 

 

Optiarc
24x DVD
Multiwriter

   AD-7240/1 proves that a combination of enormous speed, high precision and extreme comfort is possible - an internal DVD writer bare drive with amazing 24x DVD Writing speeds.

The AD-7241S includes 'LightScribe' capability.

Black coloured front bezel.


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See Below  P-ATA DVD WRITERS  See Below

 

Lite-on iHAS322 22x DVDRW Drive

 

 

LITE-ON
22x DVD
Multiwriter

   An internal 22x DVD Multiwriter, utilising the older PATA interface.

Black coloured front bezel.


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