Released by Liteon IT:

Forget Format Fiddles with the LITEON IT SOHW-1213S

LITEON launch Dual CD/DVD writer that supports all media formats (July 14 2004) Leading Optical Manufacturer LITEON IT present the most flexible and multifunctional Dual CD/DVD writer yet. The versatile, easy to use LITEON SOHW-1213S ATAPI/E-IDE 12X DVD Dual comes with all of the fastest DVD recordable media support.

This innovative product offers both the professional and home user the ability to write to any DVD and CD media from one unit and to store video, audio, images & all types of data files quickly and reliably – saving you a lot of time and trouble with your data storage. For example, the SOHW-1213S takes around 7.5 minutes to backup 4.7 GB of data on a certified DVD+R disk at 12X. It is also an Ultra-Speed CD-RW drive, able to write to CD-R media at 48X maximum.

Equipped with a built-in power saving function, a 2MB buffer memory for stable DVD recording and SMART-BURN technology which provides buffer-under-run-free, the LITEON SOHW-1213S is quite simply the best choice for home/office data storage solutions and for recording large volumes of DVD audio and video.

The SDW-1213S key features:
1. The drive is supplied with 2MB of SMART-BURN buffer technology to eliminate under-run at high write speeds and provide stable DVD recording.
2. Bundled with Ahead Nero Express 6 software for great media compatibility.
3. The unit will record onto almost ANY recordable disc format using LITEON IT’s patented technology - see table below.

	DVD-ROM	DVD-R	DVD-RW	DVD+R	DVD+RW	CD-ROM	CD-R	CD-RW
Read	12X					48X
Write		8X		12X			48X
Rewrite			4X		4X			24X
Write Dual				-

For further technical information and the full product specification of the SHOW-1213S please see www.liteonit.com

Availability & Pricing:
The RRP is 110 euro or around £ 75. Products are available in most mainstream electrical retailers including dabs.com, - see trade contacts for UK distributors.