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Hewlett-Packard CD24ri
Hewlett-Packard CD24ri | |
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Manufacturer | Hewlett-Packard |
Interface | IDE |
Cache memory | 4 MB |
Mechanical system | Plextor |
CD-R write mode | Z-CLV |
CD-R write speed | 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 20x, 24x |
CD-RW write speed | 2x, 4x, 8x, 10x |
Maximum read speed | 40x |
Access time | 140 ms |
Write modes | Disk At OnceTrack At OnceMultisessionPacket WritingDisk At Once RAWOverburning |
Buffer Underrun Protection | Burn-Proof |
Test firmware | 2.00 |
Price | $170 |
The CD24ri is the latest Hewlett-Packard burner. Though the make used to be faithful to Sony mechanics, it has now turned to Sanyo and its CDR-BP1500P. The CD24ri now has the performance rates of Sanyo-based equipment, and one of its features is Burn-Proof. It has 4 MB of cache and uses the Z-CLV mode to record CD-Rs. Its read performance is satisfactory with a speed of 40x max and an access time of 140 ms.
For its software, HP has also taken its business elsewhere - the CD24ri comes with Nero Burning Rom 5.5 instead of Easy CD Creator. The box also contains a CD-R labeling kit and a disk with a variety of applications, including Music Match Jukebox and Video Impression by Center Arcsoft.
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