Eindhoven, The Netherlands - Many people thought 16x would be the maximum writing speed for DVD, but after the introduction of 18x DVD rewriters, Lite-On IT increases the industry standard even further by releasing the worlds first 20x DVD rewriters. With the introduction of two new internal DVD rewriters, the LH-20A1P and LH-20A1H, Lite-On IT is the first ODD manufacturer that boosts writing speeds up to 20x, reaching the fastest ever recording times for DVD media.

"As a World leading provider of optical storage solutions for PCs Lite-On IT is obliged to stay in front with new technological breakthroughs", says Jelmer Veldman, Lite-On IT's European marketing manager. "Lite-On is the first brand to release a 20x DVD writer. With this drive we can see recording times of a full DVD coming close to five minutes. The drive also features DVD-RAM compatibility at 12x, making it a very complete optical storage solution for everyone's needs. And for the creative user Lite-On will release a LightScribe version of this drive as well", Mr. Veldman adds. 

The Lite-On LH-20A1P and LH-20A1H are "Super AllWrite" DVD writers providing consumers a one-stop archival and presentation solution for anyone who has a need to copy and store information, files, photographs, music or any other important data.  Both are capable of reading, writing and re-writing any disc format on the market, including DVD-RAM and Double-Layer +/- format discs. Both DVD writers also feature Smart-Write™ technology setting the optimal writing strategy. Furthermore, The LH-20A1H is equipped with LightScribe technology. The Lite-On LH-20A1P will be available in Europe end of December 2006. The Lite-On LH-20A1H will be available in Europe early 2007.

About Smart-Write™

Smart-Write™ optimizes the writing strategy for each particular writing session. Through the drive's self learning mechanism, it automatically detects and decides the optimal write strategy for DVD±R recordable media.

About LightScribe

LightScribe is an innovative technology that uses a special disc drive, special media, and label-making software to burn labels directly onto the surface of a CD or DVD in a very easy way: BURN the data, FLIP the disc and BURN the label. Because the labels are laser-etched (not printed), there's no ink, no smudging and no peeling.

Specifications (LH-20A1P & LH-20A1H)

DVD

Write :

DVD+R 20X maximum by CAV

DVD+R DL 8X maximum by CLV

DVD-R 20X maximum by CAV

DVD-R DL 8X maximum by CLV

ReWrite :

DVD+RW 8X maximum by Z-CLV

DVD-RW 6X maximum by CLV

DVD-RAM 12X maximum by P-CAV

Read : DVD-ROM 16X maximum by CAV

CD

Write : CD-R 48X maximum by CAV

ReWrite : CD-RW 32X maximum by Z-CLV, in Ultra Speed disc

Read : CD-ROM 48X maximum by CAV

LightScribe Labeling (LH-20A1H only)

CD Labeling : 1.6X

DVD Labeling : 1.6X

General 

Access time ( maximum )  : DVD: 160ms, CD: 160ms

PC Requirements : Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or faster CPU and 128MB or higher RAM are required 650MB HDD available capacity; and 9GB free space for creating a DVD image file

Compatibility : Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP

MTBF : 70,000 POH at 25% duty cycle in room temperature

Environment :

Operating: 5°C to 50°C; Relative Humidity: 15% to 80%

Non-Operating: -40°C to 65°C; Relative Humidity: 15% to 95%

Dimensions : 145.8(W) x 41.3(H) x 170(D) mm

Weight : < 900g