AOpen Launches 20x SATA DVD-RW Drive DSW2012SA AOpen, the leading DVD drive manufacturer, announces the new 20x multi- format internal DVD RW drive with SATA interface -- DSW2012SA. With its blazing fast 20x writing speed and "All You Can Write" capability, the DSW2012SA supports virtually all disk formats, including DVD±R/R DL/RW, DVD-RAM and D-R/RW. Being one of the few complete DVD/CD RW solutions in the industry, the DSW2012SA is also one of the first DVD writer in the industry to use the SATA interface, making a giant leap in data transfer rate between DVD Drive and motherboard to a level of 150MB/s Ultra-DMA5. This allows users to always pioneer in major PC trends. The DSW2012SA is one of the few DVD RW drives that supports up to 20x DVD±R and 12x DVD-RAM writing speeds. Its DVD±R DL Double/Dual Layer technology can also write up to 8.5GB data to a DVD disk at 8x speed. With its already mature CD writing technology, AOpen’s DSW2012SA lets you write disks of all formats using one single drive. AOpen’s DSW2012SA can write on single layer DVD±R disks at 20x speed, 8x and 6x speed on DVD+RW/-RW disks, and up to 48 x and 32x on CD-R/RW disks respectively. The performance stands out among all other DVD drives with comparative specifications. With its 2MB internal buffer memory, and more importantly its fast and reliable writing capability for business and individual users, AOpen’s DSW2012SA proves to be the best choice for storage of all kind of data. Not only can it save users a tremendous amount of precious time but also greatly enhances users operation experience by featuring its unique and state-of-the art sound-barrier design. The DSW2012SA supports a wide range of file formats and is compatible with VCD, Photo CD, music, photos, movies and any kind of data. To reach the ultimate compatibility, AOpen conducted a series of full-scale tests on all kinds of disks available on the market to save users from fusses and worries. To further enhance user experience, each AOpen drive even comes with 2 extra front bezels in silver and beige. Users can choose which best matches with their PC.
Reads like just what I need for my new build, any info on UK availability and pricing. Does not come up on search of UK sites but $38 in US
apart from the extra bezels http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=614076 looks to do much the same. The DSW2012P PATA version of the Aopen is ~£19
