Buffalo Japan has announced the release of its new 22x "Super Multi" drive, the DVSM-X22FB. Based on what appears to be the LG GH22N, the DVSM-X22FB features 22x DVD±R, 10x DVD±R DL and 12x DVD-RAM writing speeds. Here are some of the specs:



Writing Speeds:
DVD±R: 22x
DVD±R DL: 10x
DVD+RW: 8x
DVD-RW: 6x
DVD-RAM: 12x
CD-R: 48x
CD-RW: 32x

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


The DVSM-X22FB will hit store shelves around mid-June and is priced at 7400 Yen ($71US). Full details can be found here.