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| Posted by | Jan S. |
| Posted on | 13/11/05 22:21 |
Preview:
HP
dvd840e
Previewed by: Jan70
Provided
by: Lite-On / HP (NL)
Firmware: 66FF
Manufactured:
2005
We at CDFreaks would like to present an exclusive 1st look at one of the latest DVD-Writers from HP - the dvd840e Super Multi DVD Writer.
The HP dvd840e supports LightScribe, 16x DVD±R, 8x/6x DVD+RW/DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM and 8x/4x DVD+R DL/DVD-R DL writing technology, allowing Double/Dual Layer discs of 8.5Gb to be written.
About HP:
HP is a company unlike any other. We serve everyone from consumers to small and mid-sized businesses to enterprises to public sector customers with an extensive portfolio of market-leading solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of each customer segment.
Our annual R&D investment of $3.5 billion (USD) fuels the invention of products, solutions and new technologies. We produce an average of 11 patents a day worldwide. HP Labs provides a central research function for the company which is focused on inventing new technologies to improve our customers' lives, change markets and create business opportunities.
Millions of people around the world use HP technology every day. HP is:
- The largest consumer IT company
- The world's largest SMB IT company
- A leading enterprise IT company
Our strategy is to offer products, services and solutions that are high tech, low cost and deliver the best customer experience. Our team of 150,000 employees does business in more than 170 countries. Revenues reached $79.9 billion for the fiscal year that ended October 31, 2004.
If you want to read more about HP, please visit: http://www.hp.com
Drive specifications:
Taken from - www.hp.com:
Minimum system requirements
Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 SP4 or later (the latest service pack is recommended).
Interface
USB 2.0 interface and available port on PC.
Processor/RAM
800 MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent, 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium IV processor or equivalent recommended. (Actual drive performance depends on PC configuration).
128 MB of RAM (256 MB is recommended for video editing).
Hard drive space required
1GB free for software installation. 10 GB free for DVD video disc creation. 18GB free for double-layer DVD editing.
Video resolution
1024 x 768 video resolution with a minimum of 16 bit color required for video capture, authoring, and editing.
Video capture
IEEE 1394 interface or analog video capture device required.
Drive recording performance
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Write |
Maximum speed |
Read |
Maximum speed |
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CD-R |
Up to 40x (CAV or P-CAV) |
CD-ROM |
Up to 40x (CAV) |
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CD-RW |
Up to x 32 (Z-CLV) |
DVD-ROM |
Up to 16x (CAV) |
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DVD+R |
Up to 16x (CAV) |
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DVD+RW |
Up to 8x (Z-CLV) |
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DVD+R DL |
Up to 8x (CLV) |
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DVD-R |
Up to 16x (CAV) |
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DVD-RW |
Up to 6x (Z-CLV) |
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DVD-R DL |
Up to 4x (CLV) |
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DVD-RAM |
Up to 5x (P-CAV) |
LightScribe labeling times (approx.)
|
Setting |
Title Only |
Title and Content |
Full Label (with graphics) |
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Best |
<4 min. |
<9 min. |
<28 min. |
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Normal |
<3 min. |
<7 min. |
<23 min. |
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Draft |
<2 min. |
<4 min. |
<17 min. |
Drive Performance
|
Sustained transfer |
1x CD = 150 KB/s (data mode 1); 1X DVD = 1353 KB/s |
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Burst transfer rate |
33 MB/s |
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Access time |
DVD-ROM (SL) 160 ms; DVD-ROM (DL) 175 ms; CD-ROM 160 ms (typical) |
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Disc finalization time |
DVD: <2 minutes of 4X (DVD+R single-layer disc); CD: <1 minute typical |
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Spin up time |
5 Seconds |
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RIP speed |
Extract a 4-minute audio track in less than 15 seconds, 16x minimum |
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Mean time between failures (MTBF) |
70,000 POH at 25ºC; |
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Reliability |
Audio, Data Mode 2, and Mode 2 Form 2: < 1 uncorrectable frame in 109 bits read; Data Mode 1 and Mode 2 Form 1: < 1 uncorrected frame in 1012 bits read |
Included software
|
Software |
Features |
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Nero Software Suite |
DVD authoring, writing, editing and backup |
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Cyberlink PowerDVD |
DVD playback |
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Surething |
LightScribe labeling software |
Media compatibility
|
Write |
Read | |
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DVD+R DL DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DL DVD-R DVD-RW LightScribe DVD+R DVD RAM |
DVD-ROM DVD+R DL DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD-Video DVD RAM | |
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CD-R CD-RW LightScribe CD-R, |
CD-R CD-RW CD-DA CD Extra CD-ROM (Mode 1 - Yellow Book) CD-ROM XA & CD-I (Mode 2 / Form 2 - Green Book) Photo-CD (single and multi-session) VCD CD-Text |
Regulatory
Safety: IEC 950 compliant; USA - UL, CDRH Radiation Control Standards 21; CFR 1010 and 1020-1 0.50; Canada - CSA or CUL; Europe - LVD 73/23/EEC 93/68/EC; IEC 60950 plus amendments, EN60825 plus amendments, EMCD 89/336/EEC plus amendments
Environment
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Operating temperature |
5° to 45° C (41° to 113° F) |
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Storage temperature |
-30° to 60° C (-22° to 140° F) |
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Transportation temperature |
-30° to 60° C (-22° to 140° F) |
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Operating humidity |
10%-80% RH |
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Storage humidity |
10%-90% RH |
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Power requirement |
12V±5% 12V±10% |
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Operating shock |
CD-R/RW : 9.8 m/s2 (1G) DVD±R/RW : 4.9m/s2 (0.5G) 11ms , 1/2 sine wave |
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Non-operating shock |
140G power off, without disc |
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Operating vibration |
.1G (Write) (DVD); .3G (CD) |
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Non-operating vibration |
2G |
Standards and formats
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Type |
Format / Standard |
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Video Standards |
NTSC, PAL |
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Video Formats |
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, QuickTime, WMV (WMV requires Media Player 9) |
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Write Methods |
Track at once, Disc at once, (CD-RW and CD-R) Random Access Write (DVD+RW), Sequential Write (DVD+R/+RW/+R DL), Multi-session (DVD+R/+R DL) Incremental (DVD-R/-RW), Multi-Border (DVD-R/-RW), Restricted overwrite (DVD-RW) |
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Logical Recording Formats |
UDF, ISO 9660, CD-DA, DVD Video, VCD |
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Encoding Method |
EFM, EFM Plus |
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Audio Formats |
WAV, MP3, WMA |
What's inside the box?
On this page, we will take a look at what the drive came shipped with, a look at the drive and its technology.
Front
Back
Top
Bottom
Right Side
Left Side
Below you will see the contents of the retail pack:
- The external drive
- Power supply
- Power cable
- USB2.0 Cable
- Vertical stand
- Nero OEM
Suite CD:
- Nero
Express 6.6
- InCD 4
- NeroVision Express 3
- Nero BackItup
- MPEG-2 SVCD/DVD Plug-In
- DVD-Writer Manual
- Acrobat Reader
- CyberLink PowerDVD 6
- Microvision SureThing SE - LightScribe Edition
- Nero
Express 6.6
- Empty HP LightScribe Media
- Quick-Start Installation
- HP Limited warranty statement
- Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union
- LightScribe User Guide
- Getting Help Guide
Now it's time to take a look at the drive itself:
A neutral bezel, it has an eject button, a LED (green - for read and write - we prefer a different LED colour though for writing), and an emergency eject hole. The logos located on the loading tray include a HP logo, LightScribe Logo, a DVD-Multi Recorder/R DL Forum logo, DVD Alliance DVD+R DL logo and a CD-RW Ultra+ Speed logo.
Top
Bottom
On the bottom of the drive we found many ventilation holes and two stickers, and we can read it was manufactured in China.
On the back of the drive we can find the USB2.0 Connector, power connector and some ventilation holes. We miss a power-switch to physically turn the drive off when it is not in use.
Now, let us install the drive and check out the features on the next page…
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