Access time
| Access time |
140 ms |
| DVD drive average random access time |
160 ms |
Other features
| DVD+R speed |
16 x |
| Write methods |
CD: DOA, SAO, TAO, multisession |
| DVD+RW speed |
8 x |
| DVD-R speed |
16 x |
| DVD-RW speed |
6 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 |
Writing speed
| CD write speed |
48 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
32 x |
ND-4550 DVDRW 16X DL silver
NEC leads the way with 4th generation 16x DVD writer
The ND-4550 incorporates 5x RAM functionality and supports all DVD and CD formats including plus and minus read/write for CD and DVD media as well as Dual-Layer, ROM and RAM. This versatility offers users the choice between a total of 11 optical storage functions in one drive.
The 4550 is the fastest DVD recorder on the market and is capable of burning 1 hour of DVD Video in just 6 minutes. The Dual-Layer function means users can store up to 8.5 GB onto one DVD disc. With it’s high-speed CD burning and reading capabilities, the 4550 is a versatile and cost-effective solution for burning CDs and DVDs, with no compromise on performance or capacity.
Andrew Wyllie, Business Manager for NEC’s Data Storage Business in the UK, commented: “While other manufacturers are only just offering their first 16 speed drives, NEC are now on our fourth generation of this technology. Our unparalled experience in the industry ensures that we can offer our customers the highest performance technology available.
Incorporating patented NEC technology, this latest device provides a high-speed, high-capacity, reliable solution for a wide range of applications; from backing up CDs, video collections or backing up hard drives.
The ND-4550 support Windows 98SE, 2000, Me and XP and 2003 server. Windows NT 4.0 is also supported if the video editing function is not required.
