Other features
| DVD+R speed |
16 x |
| Minimum hard disk space |
0.1 GB |
| DVD+RW speed |
8 x |
| DVD-R speed |
16 x |
| DVD-RW speed |
6 x |
| Media types supported |
DVD+R DL 8.5GB, DVD+R 4.7GB, DVD+RW 4.7GB, DVD-R 4.7GB (closed session), DVD-RW 4.7GB (closed session), 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 (single & multi-session), Video CD, SVCD, CD-Extra, Mixed-mode CD, CD-Text |
| Minimum RAM |
128 MB |
| Minimum processor |
Pentium III 800MHz |
Reading speed
| DVD read speed |
16 x |
| CD read speed |
48 x |
Writing speed
| CD write speed |
48 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
32 x |
Performance
| Drive device, buffer size |
2 MB |
| Interface |
USB 2.0 |
SolidBurn EW164B, USB 2.0, 2MB
BenQ SolidBurn -- Intelligent Self-Learning Writing Technology
Tired of the frequent firmware updates required to maintain your drive's support of blank DVD media? With SolidBurn, the EW164B is able to apply its own Self-Learning. Writing Strategy algorithm to allow unknown DVD±R media to be written with increased quality. So there is no need for users to update the media support list in their DVD drive as the drive keeps itself up-to-date and ensures best writing quality on all DVD±R media. Better yet, SolidBurn supports the Over-Speed Burning that allows you to burn a 4x or 8x DVD±R disc at 8x or higher speeds. Click here to learn more about BenQ SolidBurn Technology.
Write Right Technology
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 EW164B is able to maintain perfect control over the laser beam angle and the power rate being projected onto the disc, ensuring your data is written at the best possible quality.
Tilt Control
Tilt Control further ensures optimal writing quality by repositioning the OPU (Optical Pickup Unit) in order to maintain a 90- degree angle between the laser beam and the disc surface at all times, even on warped discs.
BenQ QSuite 2.0 – Optimize DVD ReWriter Control
QSuite is an innovative application suite that compliments and enhances the convenience of DVD recording technology. Through the use of four built-in functions: Book Type Management, QScan, Test Write, WOPC enable / disable; you can easily adjust drive settings to gain greater control. Click here to learn more about BenQ QSuite.
WOPC II (Walking Optimal Power control II)
Enables you to block out those movies you consider to be improper for your children.
