ASUS unveiled two new LightScribe enabled 20x DVD
writers this week. Along with 20x DVD±R, 12x DVD±R DL and 12x DVD-RAM writing speeds, the DRW-20B1L and DRW-20B1LT feature ASUS's new
Optimal Tuning Strategy (OTS) technology.
Faced with increasing demands for data storage, users require a means to back up
their data efficiently. ASUS, a leading provider of high-performance optical storage devices, has today unveiled the ASUS DRW-20B1L/B1LT
internal DVD rewriter with LightScribe direct disc labeling technology. This industry leading DVD rewriter provides a high speed of 20X
DVD±R write, 12X DVD±R (DL) and 12XDVD-RAM reading capabilities. In addition, users can expect to enjoy five times faster data transfer
rates than the current DMA33 standards with the SATA interface. It also features Optimal Tuning Strategy - a technology that
automatically adjusts burning for optimum disc backups; and the E-Green Engine for great energy savings.
The ASUS DRW-20B1L/B1LT
comes equipped with the innovative Optimal Tuning Strategy (OTS) for improved disc burning and better overall write quality. With OTS,
the drive will perform a test burning before actually burning the disc - intelligently calculating the best burning strategy based on
operating temperatures and media and drive variations. This provides the users with optimal write speeds for the new disc. After the disc
is burnt, OTS memorizes the particular type of disc, and utilizes the same burning strategy when the same type of disc is used. This not
only reduces the possibility to burn unplayable discs, it also provides high quality backups and improves compatibility so that the disc
can more easily be read by other drives; as well as extending the lifetime of the drive.
No word yet on pricing or
availability. As we find out more, we'll let you know. In the mean time, ASUS's entire press release can be found here.
