"As a world technology leader and innovator, Samsung looks for exciting products that improve the technology experience for our customers," said Richard Aguilera, western regional sales manager, Samsung Storage Division. "The 18X DVD offers consumers a high-end, performance-based drive with industry-leading speed and technology, which is a sure-fire winner for business and home users alike." 

The SH-S182D features a speedy 8X double layer recording and quick 12X DVD-RAM recording, providing a five-minute improved RAM writing time over current drives.Utilizing Samsung's Super-WriteMaster* technology, the SH-S182D is an advanced triple-format drive that supports DVD+RW, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM recording.

Traditional DVD-RW and DVD+RW drives limit media to a 1,000 time re-recording capacity, while DVD-RAM drives offer an amazing 100,000 re-recording capability that is more comparable to a hard drive than an optical drive. With its DVD-RAM recording functionality, the SH-S182D is ideal for IT professionals for use in enterprise and network storage applications.

For businesses that perform daily or weekly back up of vast amounts of data from hard drives and are looking for a robust drive or media format that can handle the demands of multiple re-writes, the SH-S182D is the ultimate solution.

The SH-S182D is also perfect for home users with its ability to store 8.5GB on one disc, which is two times more than a single-layer DVD and 12 times more than a CD. The drive's 8X double layer speed recording also cuts down on burning times significantly
and enables users to input large amounts of data such as video, photos or information
from a database at an efficient rate.

The SH-S182D offers users the benefit of many advanced technologies ncluding: Weight Balancing System (WBS) to maximize performance and lower the volume of in use clatter when recording or reading at top speeds; Speed Adjustment Technology, to match the speed to the functionality of the disc; Tilt Actuator Compensation (TAC) for preferred writing condition when interacting with the objective lens; and Double Optimum Power Control, which balances the laser power on the sides of the disc for a better writing performance. 

Buffer Under Run Error is avoided by the power save attribute. The SH-S182D incorporates a groove on the side of the front door and the back of the bezel, which helps to reduce noise and prevents dust from entering the unit. Samsung's latest DVD drive is RoHS compliant and all Samsung optical disc drives uses lead-free soldering.

The SH-S182D will be shipping in June for an estimated street price of $69.99. For more information about Samsung's storage products, please visit the web site at http://www.samsung.com.

Samsung SH-S182D Specifications

Data Transfer Rate
Media Type
Write
Read

DVD+R
18x (2.4MB/sec)
12x (16.2MB/sec)

DVD+R Double Layer
8x (10.8MB/sec)
8x (10.8MB/sec)

DVD+RW
8x (10.8MB/sec)
8x (10.8MB/sec)

DVD-R
18X (24.3MB/sec)
12X (16.2MB/sec)

DVD-RR Double Layer
8X (10.8MB/sec)
8X (10.8MB/sec)

DVD-RAM
12X (21.6MB/sec)
12X (21.6MB/sec)

DVD-RW
6X (8.1MB/sec)
8X (10.8MB/sec)

DVD-ROM
-
16X (21.6MB/sec)

CD-ROM
-
48X (7.2MB/sec)

CD-R
48X (7.2MB/sec)
40X (6.0MB/sec)

CD-RW
32X (4.8MB/sec)
40X (6.0MB/sec)

Burst Transfer Rate

PIO Mode 4 (16.6MB/sec)


Ultra DMA Mode 2 (33.3MB/sec)

Average Seek Time

DVD-ROM : 130ms


CD-ROM   : 110ms

Supported Disc
DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R,
CD-RW, CD-ROM/XA, CD-ROM,
CD-Audio, Video-CD, CD-I(FMV), Photo CD, CD-Extra, CD-TEXT

Buffer Memory

2 MB

Dimensions (WxHxD)

148.2mm x 42mm x 170mm

Weight

0.75Kg

Interface

EIDE/ATAPI
 
About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2005 parent company sales of  US$56.7 billion and net income of US$7.5 billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 90 offices in 51 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs.  For more information, please visit www.samsung.com