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NEC ND-3550A (ND-3550A/GNB)

NEC ND-3550A DVD±RW Dual Layer Burner

HP (DVD557S)

Hewlett Packard (DVD557S) External DVD-RW Burner

 
$35.00  |  1 store
From $58.99  |  2 stores
Product Description
The ND3550 benefits from NECs high resolution writing strategy which uses advanced laser modulation to boost the accuracy of the written data. The drive also includes an enhanced version of... More
The ND3550 benefits from NECs high resolution writing strategy which uses advanced laser modulation to boost the accuracy of the written data. The drive also includes an enhanced version of NECs Active Optimized Power Control. Active OPC monitors writing power and reflection of the media in use, calculating the optimum laser power and adjusting it in real time. Less
Convenient storage for OXO SteeL OXO Good Grips or other tools. Holds six tools on sliding hooks. Made entirely of stainless steel. Easy to install with included hardware. Measures 17-3/4... More
Convenient storage for OXO SteeL OXO Good Grips or other tools. Holds six tools on sliding hooks. Made entirely of stainless steel. Easy to install with included hardware. Measures 17-3/4 inches long. Less
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Key Features   
Enclosure Type   Internal External
Read Speed   16x (DVD), 48x (CD) 24x (CD), 8x (DVD)
ReWrite Speed   32x (CD-RW), 8x (DVD+RW), 6x (DVD-RW) -
Write Speed   48x (CD), 16x (DVD+R), 16x (DVD-R), 8x (DVD+R DL), 6x (DVD-R DL) -
Burner Type   DVD±RW Dual Layer DVD-RW
Platform   PC -
Storage Type Disk Drive Disk Drive
Interface   IDE / EIDE USB
Technical Features   
Access Time DVD 160 ms -
Recording CD Modes   Track-at-once • Disc-at-once • Packet Write • Session-at-once • Multi-Session -
Supported CD Formats   CD-Extra • CD-I • CD-ROM Mode 1 • CD-ROM XA • Multi-Session • Photo-CD • Video-CD • CD Audio • CD-R • CD-RW • CD-Bridge -
Recording DVD Modes   Disk-at-once • Multi-Session -
Supported DVD Formats   DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • Multi-Session • DVD-9 • DVD+R • DVD-R • DVD+RW • DVD-RW DVD-RW
Supported Media Writing Standards CD-R • CD-RW • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD+RW • DVD+R DL (Double Layer) • DVD-RW DVD-RW
Buffer Size 2 MB -
Max. Media Capacity 8.5 GB -
Tray Qty.   1 -
Access Time CD 140 ms -
Other Features   
Mounting Horizontal • Vertical -
Features Buffer Underrun Proof • Emergency Disk Eject Hole -
Brand NEC Hewlett Packard
Audio Output Internal Analog • Internal Digital -
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Microsoft Windows XP -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.98 lb. 0.75 lb.
Depth 7.48 in. 5.5 in.
Height 1.65 in. 0.75 in.
Width 5.83 in. 5.25 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050927251184 4718390611084
Package Qty. 1 1
Package Type OEM -
Release Date January, 2006 -
Product ID 28206858 105035174
Product MPN   
MPN ND-3550A/GNB DVD557S
 
Consumer Reviews
NEC ND-3550A (ND-3550A/GNB)
NEC ND-3550A DVD±RW Dual Layer Burner
$35.00
HP (DVD557S)
Hewlett Packard (DVD557S) External DVD-RW Burner
From $58.99
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Product Review Summary

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Consumer Reviews

7

Nice Portable DVD Drive

byseronac Jan 14, 2011
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small, light, fast and functional.
Cons So light that it sometimes doesn't stay put when you try to close it.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this drive to use with my Acer netbook, and it has been a joy to work with.  Read and write speeds are completely adequate, whether installing software, burning a disk, or watching a DVD movie--even in Windows 7 starter (You just need to use the right software: VLC Media Player, or... Read full review »

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HP dvd557s

bymaczebragirl Oct 10, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros I found no Pros to this product. Unless you count dust collecting!
Cons Out your money & time and still using markers to label your disks!
Recommended it? No

Bought this HP dvd557s 07/20/2010. Was told it would work with a Mac or PC. Main reason for purchase was the LightScribe capabilities. It will reconcnize any disk you put in it, but will not burn in LightScribe. Keep getting an error message that it dosen't see any disk. You think you're going... Read full review »

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