LG GSA-4163B

LG GSA-4163B DVD Burner Review

The LG GSA-4163B Super-Multi triple-format internal DVD drive from LG Electronics gives you an incredible 16x maximum DVD burn speed and 5x DVD-RAM writing. And you'll never have to worry about compatibility, since this drive is compatible with all DVD formats: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM. What's more, it also supports dual-layer DVD+R (8.5 GB). Its rear-panel E-IDE/ATAPI interface provides plug-and-play convenience.

Now you can store almost 4 hours of video, hundreds of MP3 files, and gigs of original music, photos, or data, and burning your media will be faster and easier than before. The LG GSA-4163B recorder also performs burns on rewritable media at 8x for DVD+RW and 6x for DVD-RW and up to 40x for CD-R and 24x for CD-RW. With the DVD "plus" format, you'll enjoy full compatibility with most DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives.

DVD+RW discs require no finalizing: you can record, eject, and play them with minimal fuss, thanks to "background formatting." This feature, which lowers total burning time, is an advantage over the "dash" formats. Other DVD+RW advantages include on-disc content editing and multisession writing. DVD-RAM's superb access times make it ideal for non-linear editing on your PC. Find out for yourself which format will work best for you--this drive will work with all of them.

The LG GSA-4163B 2 MB buffer uses SuperLink buffer-underrun error protection to ensure accurate burns every time. Supplied software consists of Ahead's Nero (CD/DVD recording software), Nero BackItUp (back-up software), Cyberlink PowerProducer Gold2 (DVD authoring tool), and Cyberlink PowerDVD (DVD playback software). Burn fast, burn right with the LG GSA-4163B.

INTERFACE/BUS- E-IDE/ATAPITRANSFER RATE- Write : CD-RW : 24x, 16x, 10x,4x CD-R: 40x, 32x, 24x, 16x, 8x, 4x DVD+R : 16x, 12x, 8x, 4x, 2.4x DVD+RW : 8x, 4x, 2.4x DVD-R : 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x DVD-RW : 6x, 4x, 2x, 1x DVD+DL : 4x, 2.4x DVD-RAM : 5x, 3x, 2xRead : CD-ROM/CD-R: 40x Max. CD-RW : 40x Max. DVD+R/+RW : 10x Max./8x DVD-R/RW : 10x Max./8x DVD-RAM : 5x Max. DVD-ROM : 16x Max.Burst Rate: 16.6MB/sec (PIO Mode 4 or Multi-DMA Mode 2) 33.3MB/sec (Ultra DMA Mode 2) ACCESS TIME - DVD-ROM: 145ms (Typical)DVD-RAM: 165ms (Typical)CD-ROM : 125ms (Typical) CACHE BUFFER - 2MB with SuperLink for Buffer Underrun Protection LOADING - Motorized TrayDISC SIZES - Supports Standard CD 12cm and 8cm. Supports DVD-RAM: Non-cartridge, Type2 (disc removable) cartridge, Type 4 (disc removable) cartridge.CONTROLS - Front Panel: Load/Eject, Busy LED, Emergency Eject pinhole.Rear Panel : Power, EIDE/ATAPI connector, Mode selector jumper, Audio Output.DISC FORMATS - Supports DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-Text, CD-R (Orange Book Part 2), and CD-RW (Orange Book Part 3), Supports Ultra Speed Disc Media, Reads Photo CD (Single and Multi- Session), Reads CD-I and Video CD.WRITE METHOD - Disc at Once, Session at Once, Track at Once, Variable Packet Writing, Fixed Packet Writing, Multi-Session.

What's in the Box?

LG GSA-4163B DVD drive, software CDs, a 2-drive IDE cable, an audio cable, mounting screws, and a user's manual.

What Features Does the LG GSA-4163B Have?

� Hardware Platform: PC

� Device Type: DVD�RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM drive

� Storage Controller: None

� Form Factor: Internal

� Buffer Size: 2 MB

� Optical Storage Device: DVD�RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM

� Optical Storage Installed Quantity: 1

� Optical Storage Read Speed: 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)

� Optical Storage Write Speed: 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD�R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)

� Optical Storage Rewrite Speed: 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

� Optical Storage Secondary: None

� Removable Storage: None

� Video Output: None

� Width: 5.7 inches

� Depth: 7.3 inches

� Height: 1.6 inches

� Weight: 2 pounds

� Storage Interface: IDE

Conclusion

Introducing LG GSA-4163B, the latest LG Super Multi Triple format drive. With an incredible 16X max DVD-R, DVD+R burn speed, and 5X DVD-RAM, you will never have to worry about compatibility because this drive is compatible with all DVD formats.

It supports Double Layer DVD+R(8.5GB) and has CD-R/-RW speeds of 40x24x40. Burn Fast, Burn Right, Burn All with the LG GSA-4163B. Includes OEM Drive and Software.

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