SAMSUNG Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner With LightScribe Technology - OEM

Reviews(487)

4.3
TOP FAVORABLE REVIEW
Nice Drive

SATA, Lightscribe
Overall same as other Lite-on lightscribe burner's I have used, nothing special other then SATA which makes the inside of my case nice and clean. Simple install, my ASUS P5B Deluxe had no issues installing Windows from it.

None really, maybe that it is $xx more then same drives with EDIE, but worth it so far for me.

If you want a clean install this is nice, plus with EIDE on its way out the door and more M/B's coming with 1 EDIE connector this is nice choice.
Write speeds are average, I burned using NERO 6 at 48x CDR, 4x DVDR (due to my media limitation's).

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VS
TOP CRITICAL REVIEW
DOES NOT WORK WITH VISTA

If you're planning on sticking with XP for a while, this drive should work fine for you.

After hours of frustration trying to get this drive to work, I finally figured it out: this drive is incompatible with Windows Vista. =( Plug in my XP hard drive, and everything works fine. Plug in my Vista hard drive, and this DVD drive doesn't recognize a single disc inserted into it.

Samsung's web site is horrible. And to think, they used to be such a good company... =(

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Features & Details

  • 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL
  • 6X DVD-RW 8X DVD-R DL
  • Model SH-S183L, 2MB Cache

Specifications

Model
BrandSAMSUNG
ModelSH-S183L
TypeDVD Burner
Performance
DVD-ROM Access Time130ms
CD-ROM Access Time110ms
Cache2MB
Write Speed
DVD+R18X
DVD+RW8X
DVD-R18X
DVD-RW6X
CD-R48X
CD-RW32X
DVD+R DL8X
DVD-R DL8X
DVD-RAM12X
Read Speed
DVD-ROM16X
CD-ROM48X
Details
LightScribe SupportYes
Form Factor5.25"
Panel ColorBlack
Configuration
Load TypeTray
InterfaceSATA
Features
FeaturesDirect disc Labeling Speed Adjustment Technology Double OPC Technology Tilt Actuator Compensation Technology Magic Speed Buffer Under Run Free Technology Weight Balance System Technology Eco-Product
Packaging
Package Contentssee pictures for details
Additional Information
First Listed on NeweggDecember 29, 2006
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