High-Speed Burning at 16X DVD±RW, 8X DVD±R (DL) and 12X DVD-RAM

Taipei, Taiwan; August 7, 2006 '“ ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a leading provider of high-performance optical drives, today introduced the DRW-1612BL internal DVD rewriter, which incorporated LightScribe direct disc labeling technology. The innovative feature enables images to be burnt onto disc surfaces as labels using the same drive that wrote in the data. The DRW-1612BL provides high-speed 16X DVD +/-write and 8X DVD+/-R (DL), and supports 12X DVD-RAM read and write as well.

Label Discs with Creativity

Three unique elements are needed to make LightScribeto possible: the DRW-1612BL Drive, LightScribe-compatible discs and LightScribe enabled burning software. When data writing is completed, just turn over the disc to burn graphics and text onto the disc surface as label.

To provide LightScribe capability right out of the box, the DRW-1612BL bundled Verbatim LightScribe-compatible discs (1 CD-R and 1 DVD-R) for the first month after official launch.

Versatile Media Format Support

The ASUS DRW-1612BL offers both 16X DVD-Write and 16X DVD+Write, making it capable of reading from and writing on DVD-Writeable/Rewriteable and DVD+Writeable/Rewriteable formats. With dual-format adopting features, the DRW-1612BL creates DVDs that can be played and read by most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. It also enables 6X DVD-Rewrite, 8X DVD+Rewrite, 16X DVD-ROM, 48X CD-Write, 32X CD-Rewrite, 12X DVD-RAM and 48X CD-ROM providing flexible and high-speed operation.

The ASUS DRW-1612BL also adopted several innovative technologies found only in ASUS optical drives.

FlextraLink™ '“ No More Disc Coasters

Unusable discs are often caused by buffer under-run, which occurs when the system cannot keep up a steady data supply stream to the writer, inducing 'blank spots" on the disc. FlextraLink™prevents this failure issue during the data burning process by marking the disc where writing stopped and resume the operation at the same place when information flow begins again.

FlextraSpeed™ '“ Operate at the optimal recording speed

FlextraSpeedTM continuously monitors the recording media and sets the optimal writing speeds to ensure best recording quality. The results are enhanced accuracy and reliability when reading/writing/re-writing across a broad range of certified media in different formats. The optimal operation speed also effectively lowers noise, prolongs motor life and saves CPU resource.

DDSSII '“ Operate with exceptional stability

The DDSS II (Double Dynamic Suspension System II) technology is a patented anti-vibration technology from ASUS. This innovation is designed to minimize the vibration caused by the spindle motor and resonance between components as well as the drive and PC case. The ASUS DDSS II stabilizes the pick-up head both horizontally and vertically, achieving more precise tracking while reducing vibration and noise produced by high-revolution spindle motors.

For additional information about ASUS optical storage devices or other quality products, please visit the company homepage at http://www.asus.com.

Specifications:

-16X DVD-Write/6X DVD-RW/16X DVD+Write/8X DVD+ReWrite/8X DVD±R (DL)/16X DVD-ROM/12X DVD-RAM/48X CD-Write/32X CD-ReWrite/48X CD-ROM

- Vertical and Horizontal Mounting Available

- Support DAO, TAO, SAO, Packet Write

- Support Windows XP/NT/ME/2000/98SE

- Multiple formats: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode1, CD-ROM/XA Mode2, Photo CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-Text

-Dimension: 148.5x42.6x173 mm

-Weight: 800g

-Bundled Latest NERO & ULEAD software and Verbatim LightScribe disc

• Three colors available: