Reprinted from a Toshiba press release:
Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD), an industry pioneer in optical storage technology, today introduced a new double-layer, dual-format DVD recordable drive that tops the market in DVD+R double-layer write speeds at 5X, giving consumers the right combination of speed and capacity for video creation and other data-intensive applications.
The first DVD recordable drive from Toshiba Samsung Storage Technologies (TSST), the SD-R5372 also features a speedy 16X DVD+R specification that enables easy DVD creation. The double-layer media capability gives consumers twice the storage capacity of a current DVD and 12 times the capacity of a CD at 8.5GB for a wide range of video, music, image and data storage applications.
“The popularity of video and music content management is driving the need for more robust optical storage solutions to keep pace with consumer interest,” said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of marketing at Toshiba SDD. “This drive is a workhorse — with speed, capacity and multiple formats that make DVD and CD creation a snap for users.”
The SD-R5372 incorporates technology advancements that deliver this increased performance, including:
The SD-R5372 will be available in October through distribution or in a retail kit with video editing, data back-up and CD creation software. To purchase the kit, visit www.shoptoshiba.com, or for more information on Toshibas DVD recordable technology, visit www.sdd.toshiba.com.
Specification Outline:
DVD+R: 16X
DVD-R Write: 12X
DL DVD+R Write: 5X
DVD+RW Write: 4X
DVD-RW Write: 4X
CD-R Write: 48X
CD-RW Ultraspeed Write: 24X
DVD-ROM Read: 16X
CD-ROM Read: 48X
Product Specifications:
Model Name: SD-R5372
Type: Internal, 5.25 inch, half-height standard size Multifunctional DVD Writable drive
Supported Disc Formats
Write: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Ultra Speed CD-RW
Read: DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-DA, CD+G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge(Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multisession CD(Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW)
Interface: ATAPI
Access Time
DVD-ROM Read
Random Access Time: 120ms
Random Seek Time: 115ms
DVD-RAM Read
Random Access Time: 200ms
Random Seek Time: 160ms
CD-ROM Read
Random Access Time: 100ms
Random Seek Time: 100ms
Data Read Transfer Rate
Sustained
DVD-ROM: max 21,632KB/s
DVD-R/+R: max 16,224KB/s
DVD+R DL: max 10,816KB/s
DVD-RW/+RW: max 8,112KB/s
DVD-RAM: max 2,704KB/s
CD-ROM/-R: max 7,200KB/s
CD-RW: max 3,600KB/s
Burst
16.7MB/s (PIO Mode:4)
16.7MB/s (DMA Multi Word Mode:2)
33.3MB/s (Ultra DMA Mode:2)
Buffer Size: 2MB
Power Consumption
Ave. 16.1W(Read)
Ave. 22.2W(Write)
Ambient Operating Temperature: 5 degrees to 50 degrees (centigrade)
Disc Loading: Tray type, Electrical load/eject
MTBF: 100,000 H
Source Voltage: DC 5V/12V
External Dimensions: 41.5mm(H) x 146.0mm(W) x 189.5mm(D): without Bezel
Weight: 1.0kg
