ASUS has released some details on their latest "Super-Multi" drive, the DRW-2014L1T. Along with support for LightScribe and Serial ATA, the DRW-2014L1T features 20x DVD±R and 14x DVD-RAM writing speeds. Here are some of the drive's specs:



Writing Speeds:
DVD+R: 20X, 16x, 12X, 10x, 8X, 4X
DVD+RW: 8X, 6X, 4X, 2.4X
DVD+R DL: 8X, 6X, 4X, 2.4X
DVD-R: 20X, 16X, 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X
DVD-RW: 6X, 4X, 2X, 1X
DVD-R DL: 8X, 6X, 4X
DVD-RAM: 14X, 12X, 5X
CD-R: 48X, 40X, 32X, 16X, 10X, 4X
CD-RW: 32X, 24X, 16X, 10X, 4X

Read Speeds:
DVD-ROM (Single Layer): 16X Max
DVD-ROM (Dual Layer): 8X Max
DVD-RAM: 12X Max
DVD±R DL: 8x Max
CD-ROM: 48x Max
CD-R/RW: 40x Max

Access Times:
DVD-ROM: 150ms
CD-ROM: 140ms


At this time we have not heard if or when the DRW-2014L1T will be available in the US. As soon as we find out, we'll let you know. Until then, more information can be found on ASUS's website.