At CES 2007, Toshiba is launching what's set to be the world's first multi-function HD DVD rewriter for desktop PCs.
The SATA-based SD-H903A, pictured below, writes to single-layer (15GB) HD DVD discs and supports the standard optical formats that we know and love.
HD DVD write speed, though, is just 1x, whereas the latest Blu-ray Disc PC-based rewriters can burn at 4x to single-layer BD discs.
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Toshiba SD-H903A |
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Write speeds |
HD
DVD-R SL*: 1x CLV; HD DVD-R DL*: 1x CLV |
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DVD-R
SL*: 8x CAV; DVD-R DL*: 2.4x CLV |
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DVD+R
SL*: 8x CAV; DVD+R DL*: 2.4x CLV |
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DVD-RW:
2x-4x ZCLV; DVD+RW: 2.4x-4x ZCLV |
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DVD-RAM:
2x-3x ZCLV; CD-R: 16x CAV |
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CD-RW:
4x; High Speed CD-RW: 10x |
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Ultra
Speed CD-RW: 10x |
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Read speeds |
HD
DVD-ROM SL*, DL*: 1x CLV |
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HD-DVD-R
SL*, DL*: 1x CLV |
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DVD-ROM
SL*: 8x CAV; DVD-ROM DL*: 6x CAV |
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DVD-R
SL*: 8x CAV; DVD-R DL*: 6x CAV |
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DVD+R
SL*: 8x CAV; DVD+R DL*: 6x CAV |
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DVD-RW,
DVD+RW: 6x CAV |
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DVD-RAM:
2x-3x ZCLV |
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CD-ROM:
24x CAV; CD-DA: 8x-12x PCAV |
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CD-R:
24x CAV; CD-RW: 24x CAV |
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Interface |
SATA |
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Buffer
capacity |
8MB |
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Power
source |
DC:
+5.0V, +12.0V |
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Operating
temperature |
5◦C-50◦C
(excluding media) |
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External
dimensions |
Width 146.0
mm, Height 41.5 mm, Depth 184 mm |
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Weight
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830g
typical |
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* SL: single layer; DL: dual layer |
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Toshiba
reckons that the SD-H903A offers a 'smooth and affordable
transition to
high-definition offerings from existing DVD platforms', but pricing is
yet to be confirmed and we don't expect it to come cheap. Sampling,
Toshiba says, will begin next month with volume shipments to follow
shortly afterwards.
The war between Blu-ray and HD DVD continues unabated and it's getting hotter and hotter.
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