The Next Generation Dual RW DVD Burner
Puzzled about the various DVD recordable/rewritable formats? Have you been delaying
your purchase because you’re afraid of buying the wrong drive? Fantom's
amazing new Dual Layer DVD±RW drive is the next generation DVD recorder
for your PC that brings together all the popular formats in a single drive:
DVD+R9, DVD-R and DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW, as well as CD-R and CD-RW. Create
and share your home movies, preserve old tapes on DVD, backup your system, create
self-running slide shows of your digital pictures, create your own original
music CDs, and so much more. Connecting the drive to your PC is easier than
ever, thanks to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface that is built in.
Equipped with the new double layer DVD recording technology, the Fantom DVD±RW
drive can write as much as 8.5GB to a single DVD media, nearly twice as much
data as today's 4.7GB standard. Store up to 4 hours of high quality MPEG-2 DVD
video, 16 hours of VHS video, and thousands of photos and audio clips. This
large capacity media is also ideal for computer backup and archives of MP3s.
Specifications
Cache Size:
2 MB
Transfer Rate:
21,600KB/sec - DVD
7,200KB/sec - CD
DVD+R Write Speed:
x16
DVD+RW Rewrite Speed:
4x
DVD-R Write Speed:
x16
DVD-RW Rewrite Speed:
4x
DVD Read Speed:
x16
DVD Access Time:
140 ms
CD Write Speed:
48x
CD Rewrite Speed:
24x
CD Read Speed:
48x
CD Access Time:
120 ms
Color:
Black/Gray
Length:
8.8"
Width:
5.3"
Height:
1.5"
Interface Type:
USB 2.0
Enclosure Type:
External
Compatible Writable Media:
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD+R
DVD±RW DL
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD+R DL
Detailed Features
Included Software
Sonic CinePlayer Sonic CinePlayer delivers the absolute highest quality video playback
available for your PC. Additionally, Sonic CinePlayer packs all of its powerful
features into an extremely easy-to-use and intuitive user-interface. CinePlayer
is the first DVD player to support the OpenDVD™ format, making it possible
to seamlessly open your OpenDVD project in Sonic MyDVD for further editing.
Sonic MyDVD Create your own DVDs, Video CDs, Data ROMs and Music CDs in minutes!
Built on the same technology used by Hollywood's top DVD production studios,
MyDVD Media Suite makes it fast and easy to convert videos and photos into
great-looking DVDs and Video CDs. Plus, with MyDVD it's a snap to backup
your data and create music CDs.
Sonic RecordNow!
Sonic RecordNow! is the state-of the-art CD and DVD mastering tool that
takes the guesswork and complexity out of CD and DVD burning. With an award
winning task-based user interface designed by usability professionals, it's
never been easier to get the most out of your CD or DVD burner. Sonic RecordNow!
includes all the features needed for burning CDs and DVDs with just a few
clicks of the mouse.
Minimum System Requirements:Pentium III 450 MHz or faster CPU and 128 MB or higher RAM are required, 650 MB HDD available capacity; and 5 GB free space for creating a DVD image file, OS Requirements Windows 98 / NT 4.0 / ME / 2000 / XP
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.6
Customer Reviews:
10
Have an opinion on this product that you would like to share? If so, please take a few moments to write your rating and review.
Value
4.6
Features
4.6
Quality
4.6
Performance
4.6
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Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
Dec 18, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I LOVE THIS THING! best external burner Ive ever bought... I can burn all my stuff, AND, its as if it refuses to break.
Reviewer:
BruinMPH_AggieMD on
Dec 26, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I have no complaints with this burner. It has worked flawlessly since I first bought it a few months ago. The burning issues that the other commentors have stated may be due to inappropriate burning software (find the software that will fit your needs); as a device, this burns discs (dvd-r, dvd+r and dvd-dl) well -- not a coaster so far. It is not as quick as an internal drive and I'm not sure if this is inherent to external drives but ultimately, this is worth the money (especially with the rebate).
Reviewer:
xvkarbear on
Oct 12, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Highly Recommended. I haven't had a problem with this burner. It's really good about burning data dvd and cd discs and the one time I made a dvd player worthy disc, it worked. The software included (not sonic, but nero express) is nice, but not good for beginners.
Reviewer:
Jason on
Sep 29, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Great Buy....I've been using one for 2 months and I have not had any problems. I like the bundled sofware, it gives me all the tools I need for burning DVDs and CDs. I recommend it.
Reviewer:
khcham on
Sep 14, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This dvd burner is an outstanding buy! In under 15 minutes (after setting things up) I was burning home mpeg format movie files that I've received from family, friends (via computer emails) and my own, on my first dvd+r disc. I can now view them on my dvd player instead of being limited to viewing them only through my computer. The sonic software (or the MyDVD portion) is so user friendly. I am extremely pleased with this burner and the Sonic software that came as part of the package. This is one of the best bangs for your dollar for a great quality piece of hardware and software. If you're in the market for a new dvd burner, Tiger Direct is the best place to go. I definitely give this dvd burner and software package 5 stars!
Dual
Layer DVDs: From Hollywood to Your Home!
An Introduction to New Recordable Technology
Just about everyone is familiar with CD and DVD burning media as most of
today's computer systems come equipped with recordable devices. The new
Dual Layer DVD recordable media has hit the market, offering 8.5GB of recordable
space in comparison to 4.7GB in standard DVD discs. We are providing the
scoop on what the not-so-new and previously unaccessible technology is all
about and how it works.
Creating Your Own DVDs
A Handy Guide to Help You Satisfy Your Yearn to Burn!
You just took your brand new DVD burner out of the box and you can't wait
to get started doing fun things like customizing movies and archiving tons
of data. You've got your user manual in front of you, but you really would
like to cut to the chase rather than wade through a bunch of technical jargon.
Don't fret - we've designed this handy guide as an easy-to-read shortcut
to get you started. Of course, we do recommend that you get around to reading
your user manual, but first it's time to satisfy your yearn to burn!
SUPPORTED MEDIA
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Selecting and Installing Optical Drives
If you want to upgrade your existing optical drives or add something new,
like a DVD drive, here are some easy tips to follow to help you make your
choice. For your convenience, we’ve included nearly a score of simple
installation hints, along with helpful photographs, to assist you.
What Is USB 2.0?
USB 1.1 was great when it was introduced almost a decade ago. But
the newer USB 2.0 transfers data dramatically faster - up to 40 times
quicker. Plus, USB 2.0 provides additional bandwidth for multimedia and
storage applications, which are growing larger every year. Also to your
advantage is the fact that USB 2.0 is forward and backward compatible with
USB 1.1, which means that cables and connectors made for the original USB
configuration will also work perfectly in a USB 2.0 port, though some newer
devices are specifically designed for USB 2.0. It is always a good
idea to verify the version of USB supported by each device you want to use.
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due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
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Fantom Drives Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
months labor
Mfg Part No:
FDDRWU2P16D UPC No:
749656132986 Box Size:
( Length:
12, Width:
10, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
4.2000 pound(s)
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may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
M261-4102
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