ASUS DRW-1814BLT SATA 18x DVD±RW/RAM

Model: ASUS DRW-1814BLT SATA 18x DVD±RW/RAM
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer, Inc

The name ASUS has been a favorite among computer enthusiasts for as long as I can remember. Founded in 1989, this Taiwanese company has grown to become one of the world's leading manufacturers of computer components. While best known for their motherboards, video cards and notebook computers, ASUS has shown us that they're pretty serious about optical storage. They've introduced a wide range of products for the portable and desktop markets. With their innovative technologies and impressive performance, these drives have been popular right from the start.

With other drive manufacturers starting to push DVD writing speeds to 18x and beyond, ASUS has answered the challenge with the DRW-1814BLT. Designed in-house by their own team of engineers, this Serial ATA equipped "Super-Multi" drive takes DVD writing speeds to the next level. The DRW-1814BLT not only offers 18x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, and 8x DVD±R DL writing speeds, it's the first drive with the ability to write to DVD-RAM media at 14x. Of course, ASUS hasn't stopped there. Along with support for HP's LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling system, the DRW-1814BLT includes features like ASUS's own FlextraLink, FlextraSpeed and QuieTrack technologies.

With features and specs like this, it's hard not to be impressed by ASUS's new "Super-Multi" drive. To give you an idea of what to expect from the DRW-1814BLT we'll take a look at its features and then see how it compares to some of the 18x DVD±RW drives from the competition. Does ASUS's new drive have what it takes? More importantly, it the best bang for your buck? Keep reading to find out.