Other features
| Track to track seek time (read/write) |
120 ms |
| DVD+R speed |
16 x |
| Logical recording format |
Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing (fixed & variable packet), CD Digital Audio, Direct-Over-Write on CD-RW, Test Write |
| Write methods |
Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing, CD Digital Audio, Direct-Over-Write CD-RW, Test Write |
| Media types supported |
DVD+R DL 8.5GB, DVD+R 4.7GB, DVD+RW 4.7GB, DVD-R 4.7GB, DVD-RW 4.7GB, DVD-Video, DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18, CD-DA, CD-ROM XA (m1, m2f1/m2f2), CD-R, CD-RW, Bootable CD, Photo CD, Video CD, Super Video CD, CD-Extra, Mixed-mode CD, CD-Text |
| Minimum RAM |
128 MB |
| Minimum processor |
550 |
| Minimum hard disk space |
100 GB |
| Double Layer DVD write speed |
8 x |
| DVD+RW speed |
8 x |
| DVD-R speed |
16 x |
| DVD-RW speed |
6 x |
Writing speed
| DVD write speed |
8 x |
| DVD rewrite speed |
4 x |
| CD write speed |
48 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
32 x |
Reading speed
| DVD read speed |
16 x |
| CD read speed |
48 x |
Performance
| Optical drive type |
DVD-RW |
| Drive device, buffer size |
2 MB |
DVD RW DW1640 ivory Bulk
All-in-one digital media solution
With the DW1640 all-in-one digital media solution, you can digitally preserve your precious photographs and home movies on DVD or CD, ready for playback in most DVD players and computer CD/DVD drives. Additionally, by utilizing Double Layer technology along with DVD+R DL media you can take advantage of an increased storage capacity of 8.5GB of data per disc, or up to 4 hours of DVD quality video.
BenQ QVideo - The Easy Way to Create a Personal DVD
Creating your own DVD disc from a TV, DV, or AV source is now easier than ever! With QVideo 2.0, making your own DVD is simple, and it’s in real time. Compact Drive Design Compact-size DW1640 is ideal for mini-PC. Increase your space flexibility!
Write Right Technologies
BenQ’s exclusive Write Right Technology utilizes two powerful features: Tilt Control and WOPC II (Walking Optimal Power Control II). By using these features the DW1640 is able to maintain perfect control over both the laser beam angel and the power rate being projected onto the disc, ensuring every bit of your data is written at the best possibly quality.
Dual Cooling System
The BenQ exclusive Dual Cooling System(DCS) features Anti-Dust Cooling System(ADCS) and Air Flow Cooling System(AFCS) to effictively reduce the potential for over-heating during high-speed reading and writing. With an integrated heat chimney design, ADCS redirects the heat flow out of the drive and still provides for protection from dust. AFCS accelerates the circulation insie the drive and speeds up the heat elimination through the drive's steel housing.
