High-speed internal drive with DVD??R/??RW and DVD-RAM
read/write, ??R double-layer capability, and LightScribe direct disc labeling
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HP???s super multi drive offers high speeds, double-layer DVD??, and the fastest LightScribe labeling available??. It lets users easily preserve, edit and share up to 8.5 GB of video, photos, and multimedia presentations on one double-layer disc ??? and quickly store, back up and transport files on DVDs and CDs. The dvd840i records double-layer DVDs at up to 8X, recordable DVDs at up to 16X, rewritable DVDs at up to 8X, and DVD-RAM at up to 5X.
LightScribe is the innovative new disc-labeling system that gives CDs and DVDs a neat, professional look without ink, pens, or paper labels. With LightScribe, you simply burn your data, flip the disc over, and burn a precise, silkscreen-like label directly onto your LightScribe CD or DVD.
Compatible and versatile
???Record to all major formats on one drive: ??R/??RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and LightScribe.
???Enjoy excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players.
???Record hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then play it back in your living room.
???Record and back up critical files on DVD-RAM.
The hottest technologies
???Get the latest optical storage features in the HP dvd840i.
???Burn discs at high speeds.
???Record to single- or double-layer DVDs, and now to DVD-RAM.
???Burn labels directly to disc with the latest, fastest LightScribe technology??.
LightScribe direct disc labeling
???LightScribe is artistic: Create beautiful labels and burn them directly to your LightScribe discs.
???LightScribe is easy: Just burn your CD or DVD, then flip the disc over and burn a label.
???LightScribe can???t peel off, get stuck, or cause disc damage the way paper labels can.
???LightScribe direct disc labeling means no pens, no ink, no printer and no sticky labels.
Creative, fun and robust
???Full software suite included???edit video, organize photos, create slideshows, back up music and data, create personalized label designs, and more.
???Surprise your family and friends with slideshows and home movies, digitally preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with your own personal touch and ready for playback.
???Rely on HP???s high-quality testing standards for compatibility and quality results.
(1)Also compatible with single-layer DVDs. Storing 8.5 GB on one DVD requires double-layer media, sold separately.
(2)LightScribe labeling requires LightScribe media.
HP dvd840i Super Multi DVD Writer
Key Specifications
Drive Performance
???Write speed:
DVD+R up to 16X (CAV); DVD+RW up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD-R up to 16X (CAV); DVD-RW up to 6X (ZCLV); DVD+R Double Layer up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD-R Dual Layer up to 4X (CLV); DVD-RAM up to 5X (PCAV); CD-R up to 48x (CAV); CD-RW up to 32x (ZCAV)
???Read Speed:
DVD-ROM up to 16X (CAV); CD-ROM up to 40x (CAV)
???LightScribe CD labeling approximate times:
???Sustained transfer:
1x CD = 150 KB/s (data mode 1); 1X DVD = 1350 KB/s
???Burst transfer rate: 33 MB/s max
???Access time: DVD-ROM (SL) 140 ms; DVD-ROM (DL) 175 ms; DVD-RAM 250 ms; CD-ROM 160 ms (typical)
???Disc finalization time: DVD <2 minutes at 4X (DVD+R single-layer disc); CD <1 minute typical
???Mean time between failures (MTBF): 100,000 POH at 20% duty cycle in room temp
Contents
Optional Accessories
CD and DVD recordable media
For best results, use HP DVD and CD recordable & rewritable discs, including double-layer DVDs and LightScribe discs, available from your local vendor.
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