CDRLabs kicks off the new year with a review of Lite-On's 24x DVD writer, the iHAS424-08. This Serial ATA equipped "Super AllWrite" drive is capable of 24x DVD±R, 12x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW  and 12x DVD-RAM writing speeds and a maximum DVD read speed of 16x. Along with support for HP's LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling system, the iHAS424 also features many of the technologies we've come to expect from Lite-On, including more advanced ones like SmartWrite, SmartErase and OverSpeed. Add a comment

Today, CDRLabs brings you an in depth look at LG's new Super Multi NAS, the N2R1DD2. This two-bay NAS device provides 2TB of storage as well as support for various RAID levels. It also offers a number of consumer oriented features including USB/memory card backup, Apple Time Machine support, Torrent file sharing and a built in DLNA media server. Most notable though, is the N2R1DD2's built in DVD writer.  This drive serves as a secondary storage medium as well as a way for computers to burn discs and play movies over a local network. Add a comment

CDRLabs finishes up the week with a review of Lite-On's new 4x BD-ROM drive, the iHOS104. Affordably priced, this read-only drive gives consumers the ability to watch Blu-ray movies on their computers. Along with 4x BD read speeds, the iHOS104 is capable of reading DVD's at 8x and CD's at 32x. The drive also comes with CyberLink's PowerDVD software, which can play back both Blu-ray Discs and standard DVD's in high-def

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CDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of ASUS's external slim DVD writer, the SDRW-08D1S-U. This stylish and compact drive is capable of 8x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 6x DVD±R DL and 5x DVD-RAM writing speeds and a maximum DVD read speed of 8x. A truly portable solution, the SDRW-08D1S-U is also USB powered, eliminating the need for an AC adapter.  Add a comment

CDRLabs has taken a long overdue look at Pioneer's 8x Blu-ray Disc writer, the BDR-2203. Featuring some of the fastest BD reading and writing speeds available, this retail version of the BDR-203  is capable of 8x BD-R, 8x BD-R DL and 2x BD-RE writing speeds and a maximum BD-ROM read speed of 8x. The BDR-2203 also sports a 4MB buffer and is backwards compatible with all major CD and DVD formats, including DVD-RAM. Add a comment

CDRLabs finishes up the week with a review of Lite-On's new 8x Blu-ray combo drive, the iHES208. This highly anticipated drive is capable of 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW and 12x DVD-RAM writing speeds and can read Blu-ray Discs at speeds as high as 8x. Along with support for HP's LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling system, the iHES208 also features many of the technologies we've come to expect from Lite-On, including more advanced ones like SmartWrite and OverSpeed.

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Today, CDRLabs brings you an in depth review of LG's 8x Blu-ray Disc rewriter, the BH08LS20. This new Super Multi Blue drive is capable of 8x BD-R, 8x BD-R DL and 2x BD-RE writing speeds and a maximum BD-ROM read speed of 8x. The BH08LS20 is also backwards compatible with all major CD and DVD formats and includes features like HP's LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling system.  Add a comment

CDRLabs kicks off the week with an in depth look at Lite-On's 22x DVD writer, the iHAS422. This Serial ATA equipped "Super AllWrite" drive is capable of 22x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL and 12x DVD-RAM writing speeds and a maximum DVD read speed of 16x. Along with support for HP's LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling system, the iHAS422 also features many of the technologies we've come to expect from Lite-On, including more advanced ones like SmartWrite, SmartErase and OverSpeed.

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CDRLabs has taken an in depth look at LG's new network attached storage device, the N4B1. Designed for home and small business users, this four-bay NAS supports multiple RAID configurations and can be configured to store up to 8TB of data. What makes the N4B1 stand out among other NAS devices in its class is its built in Blu-ray rewriter. This drive not only serves as a secondary storage medium, it makes it possible to share a BD, DVD or CD among many users by creating a virtual disc library.

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CDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of Sony Optiarc's new 24x DVD writer, the AD-7240S.  While affordably priced, this highly anticipated drive features some of the fastest reading and writing speeds available. The AD-7240S is capable of 24x DVD±R, 12x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW and 12x DVD-RAM writing speeds as well as a maximum DVD read speed of 16x. Add a comment