Reading speed
| DVD+RW read speed |
12 x |
| DVD-RW read speed |
12 x |
| CD-R read speed |
40 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| CD-RW read speed |
40 x |
| DVD-ROM read speed |
16 x |
| CD-ROM read speed |
16 x |
| DVD-R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| CD read speed |
40 x |
| DVD+R read speed |
16 x |
| DVD-R read speed |
16 x |
Writing speed
| CD-R write speed |
32 x |
| CD-RW write speed |
32 x |
| CD write speed |
48 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
32 x |
| DVD+R write speed |
20 x |
| DVD-R write speed |
20 x |
| DVD+RW write speed |
8 x |
| DVD-RW write speed |
6 x |
| DVD-R Double Layer write speed |
12 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer write speed |
12 x |
| DVD-RAM write speed |
12 x |
Access time
| CD-ROM drive average random access time |
150 ms |
| DVD drive average random access time |
140 ms |
Performance
| LightScribe |
Y |
| Optical disc diameter |
120 mm |
| Drive device, buffer size |
2 MB |
| Interface |
Serial ATA |
Record modes
| Multi session |
Y |
| Random write |
Y |
| Sequential writing |
Y |
| Track-at-once (TAO) |
Y |
| Disc-at-once (DAO) |
Y |
| Session-at-once (SAO) |
Y |
| Packet writing |
Y |
| Variable packet |
Y |
Other features
| Media types supported |
DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW, DVD+/-R, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM |
DVD+/-RW, Light Scribe, SATA, Silver
The ASUS DRW-20B1LT is the Light Scribe drive enables CD images and disc labels to be burned onto disc using the same drive that is used to burn the data. Make a label wherever and whenever you want with your PC or burner. Simple, Compatible and Flexible
Auto Vibration Reducing System (AVRS)
The AVRS technology is designed to minimize the vibration caused by the spindle motor and resonance between components as well as the drive and PC cases. AVRS is designed to reduce vibration and noise induced by unbalanced mass of rotating machinery. With AVRS, ASUS DRW-20B1LT provides high readability and playability.
Optimal Tuning Strategy(OTS)
Automatic Adjustments for Optimum Disc Backup with OTS. The advantage of OTS:
- Cover both media and drive variations as well as operating temperature.
- Optimal write speed detection.
- Total write quality improvement.
- Extend the lifetime of drives: OTS is capable of produce the most suitable and write quality improvement.
- Reduce the possibility to burn unplayable disks.
- Reduce disc coaster.
Energy Green Engine(E-green)
The innovative E-Green Engine technology features an E-Green Mode that automatically closes drive applications when not in use to help conserve energy - helping the environment by decreasing CO2 emissions and reducing the depletion of trees.
