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This Lite-On 20X DH-20A4H-08 drive writes 4.7GB of data in about five and a half minutes to DVD+R, and supports all DVD formats. Interchangeable black and white bezels ensure a good-looking installation. Intelligent features like Smart-Burn buffer under-run protection and Smart Write dynamic calibration of write speed work together to ensure that you get accurate, working copies every time, instead of wasting disc blanks on failed write attempts.
Playback is just as reliable with Smart-X technology for smooth, stable CD-DA, VCD, and DVD playback; and high-performance DAE, VCD, and DVD data extraction. This high-performance IDE drive supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. In dual-layer format, you'll be able to store 8.5 GB of data, photos, music, or games on one dual-layer disc. Start enjoying your media, and stop wasting your money on coasters!
LightScribe technology lets you flex your creative muscles and bid farewell to sticky, messy paper labels! Dress your media in custom artwork, etched directly onto the LightScribe blank. With the easy-to-use features of Nero Essentials (included), you'll be creating amazing and creative projects in no time!
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Good drive hampered by bad software
- Pros: The drive has performed all the basics just fine so far - reading, burning, playing movies, etc. Lite-On drives have served me well over the years, and this one is working out well so far.
- Cons: Unfortunately, Lite-On has taken a step backward by switching from Nero Express 6 (which used to come with all their retail drives) to Nero 7 Essentials. Nero 6 Express was a reasonably small, well-designed suite of tools that did the job of burning, LightScribing, and label-designing admirably.
In contrast, Nero 7 Essentials is a hugely bloated (well over 1 Gig, probably closer to 2 Gig) suite of programs, most of which are crippleware or trialware that expire after a few days unless you upgrade to the full Nero 7. True to its name, it will do the essential part (burning discs) but just about everything else will cost you extra. It will still happily go ahead and install all the trialware on your PC, though.
- Other Thoughts: Even worse is the lack of DVD playback software! Older Lite-On drives used to come with PowerDVD. But not anymore. Nero 7 Essentials includes "Nero Vision" to play DVDs, but it expires 30 days after its first use. After that, you have to pay to upgrade to Nero 7 or get a license to continue using its MPEG-2 decoder.
When I chatted online with a Lite-On representative, he acknowledged that Nero 7 Essentials worked exactly the way I described. All he could suggest was that I get some other DVD software, like VLC or a trial version of PowerDVD.
It's ridiculous that Lite-On ships a DVD drive without the means to play a DVD movie. And it's annoying to have to install over a gig of nearly worthless software just to get Nero burning capabilities. I hope Lite-On changes these poor decisions with their next generation of drives.
Excellent drive
- Pros: Excellent working drive. Have bought a few of these drives and have not had a single bad one. Also great that it comes with a white faceplate.
- Cons: N/A
- Other Thoughts: Excellent drive, excellent price...
| Model | DH-20A4H-08 |
| Type | DVD Burner |
| Cache | 2MB |
| DVD+R | 20X |
| DVD+RW | 8X |
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Warning - Don't Purchase
- Pros: Excellent Drive
- Cons: Any company that would sell their product with bundled software like what was provided should go out of business.
- Other Thoughts: Should have read the reviews. Will not be purchasing anything from Nero after this.
- Pros: It works.
- Cons: Does not come with IDE cable.
- Other Thoughts: I bought the retail version thinking it would include everything needed to hook it up, but unfortunately it does not.
Of course, the package contents under specifications does not include the cable, though it should be standard issue in any case.
Oh well, live and learn.
Good DVD Burner/player
- Pros: Good reveiews , easy to install, very fast to install software. Ability to burn label directly to DVD or CD with proper media. Price, dependability, (have a previous purchase with a custom built computer).
- Cons: none
| Model |
| Brand |
LITE-ON |
| Type |
DVD Burner |
| Model |
DH-20A4H-08 |
| Performance |
| Cache |
2MB |
| WRITE Speed |
| DVD+R |
20X |
| DVD+RW |
8X |
| DVD-R |
20X |
| DVD-RW |
8X |
| CD-R |
48X |
| CD-RW |
24X |
| DVD+R DL |
8X |
| DVD-R DL |
8X |
| DVD-RAM |
12X |
| READ Speed |
| DVD-ROM |
16X |
| CD-ROM |
48X |
| Physical Spec |
| LightScribe Support |
Yes |
| Windows Vista |
Works with Windows Vista |
| Form Factor |
5.25" |
| Panel Color |
Black |
| Configuration |
| Load Type |
Tray |
| Interface |
E-IDE/ATAPI |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
DH-20A4H-08
User Manual
Nero 7
Replaceable White Front Panel |
Introduction
This Lite-On 20X DH-20A4H-08 drive writes 4.7GB of data in about five and a half minutes to DVD+R, and supports all DVD formats. Interchangeable black and white bezels ensure a good-looking installation. Intelligent features like Smart-Burn buffer under-run protection and Smart Write dynamic calibration of write speed work together to ensure that you get accurate, working copies every time, instead of wasting disc blanks on failed write attempts.
Playback is just as reliable with Smart-X technology for smooth, stable CD-DA, VCD, and DVD playback; and high-performance DAE, VCD, and DVD data extraction. This high-performance IDE drive supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. In dual-layer format, you'll be able to store 8.5 GB of data, photos, music, or games on one dual-layer disc. Start enjoying your media, and stop wasting your money on coasters!
LightScribe technology lets you flex your creative muscles and bid farewell to sticky, messy paper labels! Dress your media in custom artwork, etched directly onto the LightScribe blank. With the easy-to-use features of Nero Essentials (included), you'll be creating amazing and creative projects in no time!
Highlights
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DVD Multi Recorder
The Lite-On DH-20A4H-08 DVD burner enables users to burn any DVD+R/-R, DVD+RW/-RW or DVD-RAM disc and supports the dual-layer function allowing up to 8.5GB data to be burned and saved on a single dual-layer disc. Burn your own DVD/VCD movies or backup data with ease!
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20X Ultra High Writing Speed
With advanced burning technology, the Lite-On DH-20A4H-08 DVD burner delivers a class-leading DVD+R/-R writing speed of 20X. The super fast burning speed enables users to write a whole DVD+R/-R disc in only 5 and a half minutes!
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LightScribe Technology
Say goodbye to adhesive labels, paint or ink! With the innovative LightScribe technology, the Lite-On DH-20A4H-08 DVD burner burns any image or text directly onto the surface of LightScribe-compatible CDs or DVDs to create your own publication-like disc collection.
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High-quality Disc Burning
The Lite-On DH-20A4H-08 DVD burner is equipped with advanced burning technologies including SMART-BURN to avoid Buffer UnderRun errors, SMART-X that adjusts CD-DA/VCD/DVD data extraction for the fastest transfer speeds, and ABS (Auto Balance System) for reduced vibration and noise at high burning speeds.
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Extra White Bezel
Change the front bezel when your Lite-On DH-20A4H-08 DVD burner looks odd in your computer case. The included white front bezel offers an ideal option for installing the DVD burner in any light color computer case.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | LITE-ON |
| Type | DVD Burner |
| Panel Color | Black |
| Form Factor | 5.25" |
| Interface | IDE |
| Load Type | Tray |
| LightScribe Support | Yes |
| Cache | 2MB |
| DVD+R | 20X |
| DVD-R | 20X |
| DVD+R DL | 8X |
| DVD-R DL | 8X |
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Reviewed By: on 1/24/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
