Asustek Computer on September 27 unveiled the DRW-1608P2S, a new Super-Multi DVD DL (single-sided double-layer) burner that will be available for sale under the ASUS brand name in the Taiwan market early next month at a recommended retail price of NT$2,100 (US$63-64).
Pioneer will launch a 16x Super-Multi DVD DL burner in the local market next month as well, while Lite-On IT and Sony will do so in November, according to local retail channels.
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  DRW-1608P2S read and write speeds  |  |||
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  Writing (burning)  |   
  Reading  |  ||
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  DVD+R  |   
  16x  |   
  DVD-ROM  |   
  16x  |  
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  DVD-R  |   
  16x  |  ||
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  DVD+R DL  |   
  8x  |  ||
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  DVD-R DL  |   
  8x  |   
  DVD-RAM  |   
  5x  |  
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  DVD+RW  |   
  8x  |  ||
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  DVD-RW  |   
  6x  |  ||
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  DVD-RAM  |   
  5x  |   
  CD-ROM  |   
  40x  |  
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  CD-R  |   
  40x  |  ||
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  CD-RW  |   
  32x  |  ||
Source: Asustek, compiled by DigiTimes.com, September 2005

The ASUS DRW-1608P2S Super-Multi DVD DL burner
 Photo: Company
Article edited by Eric Mah

