SH-M522C CD/DVD Combo Drive Combining CD-RW and DVD-ROM into one mechanism Samsung COMBO Drive brings you great flexibility.
Learn more about the SAMSUNG SH-M522C/BEBN
Model
Brand
SAMSUNG
Model
SH-M522C/BEBN
Type
Combo Drive
Performance
DVD-ROM Access Time
150ms
CD-ROM Access Time
130ms
Cache
2MB
Data Transfer Rate
DVD Family: 16X (21600 KB/sec) max CD Family: 52X (7800 KB/sec) max
Write Speed
CD-R
52X
CD-RW
32X
Read Speed
DVD-ROM
16X
CD-ROM
52X
Details
Form Factor
5.25"
Panel Color
Black
Configuration
Load Type
Tray
Interface
IDE
Features
Features
Eco-Product Minimized Data writing error(Buffer Under Run Free Technology) Magic Speed CD Multi-read Supports Mt. Rainier Automatic Ball Balancing System Speed Adjustment Technology
Tremendous Bang for your buck12/20/2006 7:01:11 PM
Pros: I've built at least a dozen computers for clients and after numerous failures from other brands DVD burners, I ALWAYS come back to the Samsungs. It hasn't been long though that I've realized this is as good as it gets without shelling out MAJOR bucks. These have out lasted, out burned and out price cut the plextors, sonys and lite ons. They read every blank dvd/cd under the sun and out of literally half a dozen 100 packs of blank DVD's, not a SINGLE bad burn!!
Cons: None, nada, zip.
Overall Review: Part of my job is to create dvd disks with images of PC operating systems for the military. I have 3 machines I use for image writing and every one has one of these drives and every one has out lasted the plextors that I used to think were the best. Plexor's quality is slipping. I build computers for clients outside of work and every one gets one of these samsung drives. Not a single complaint yet.
Pros: This Product was great. The Price is right and has great specs. The drive wasw easy to install and Windows XP had onboard drivers so setup was a breeze. Go ahead and buy.
Cons: Nothing that keeps me from buying it, unless you want DVD burn capabilities.
Pros: Good, cheap, fast. Blends in great with my case. Plug in play, good for reasons stated in cons below.
Cons: Only one, the driver/application CD came damaged. I have not yet contacted Samsung for a replacement, but Newegg doesnt warrent this drive.