HP HPDVD555S External Multiformat Lightscribe DVD Writer
HP’s Multiformat drive offers high speeds and double-layer recording, and it’s LightScribe Version 1.2-ready for high-contrast LightScribe labeling. It lets users easily preserve, edit and share up to 8.5 GB of video, photos, and multimedia presentations on one double-layer disc – and quickly store, back up and transport files on DVDs and CDs.
The dvd555s, with its compact design and USB2.0 connection, gives users a state-of-the-art optical storage solution on the go. It records DVD+/-R up to 8X, DVD+RW up to 8X, DVD-RW up to 6X, DVD-RAM up to 5X and CD-R/RW up to 24X.
Compatible and versatile
Record to all major formats on one drive: DVD±R/±R DL, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM, and CD-R/RW
Get excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players
Record hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then play it back in your living room
Latest technologies
Bring it with you: the design is sleek and compact
Record discs at high speeds
Record to single- or double-layer DVDs, and to DVD-RAM
Burn labels directly on discs with the HP's latest LightScribe technology (version 1.2)
Creative, fun, robust
Edit videos, create slide shows, back up music and data, make personalized labels, and more with the full suite of software
Surprise family and friends with slide shows and home movies preserved on DVD
Specifications
DVD+R Write Speed:
8x
DVD+RW Rewrite Speed:
8x
DVD-R Write Speed:
8x
DVD-RW Rewrite Speed:
6x
DVD Read Speed:
8x
DVD-RAM Write Speed:
5x
CD Write Speed:
24x
CD Read Speed:
24x
Color:
Black
Load Type:
Tray
Interface Type:
USB
Enclosure Type:
External
Compatible Writable Media:
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD+R
DVD-RAM
DVD±RW DL
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD+R DL
DVD-R DL
Supported Formats:
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD+R
DVD-RAM
DVD±RW DL
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD+R DL
DVD-R DL
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
Compatible and Versatile
Record to all major formats on one drive: DVD±R/±R DL, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and LightScribe direct disc labeling.
Enjoy excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players.
Record hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then play it back in your living room.
The Latest Technologies
Sleek and compact design allows user to bring it on the go.
Record discs at high speeds.
Record to single or double-layer DVDs, and now to DVD-RAM.
Burn labels directly to disc with the latest LightScribe technology.
LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling
LightScribe is artistic: Create beautiful labels and burn them directly to your LightScribe discs. disc over and burn a label.
LightScribe can't peel off, get stuck, or cause disc damage the way paper labels can.
LightScribe direct disc labeling means no pens, no ink, no printer and no sticky labels.
Creative, Fun and Robust
Full software suite included – edit video, create slideshows, back up music and data, create personalized label designs, and more.
Surprise your family and friends with slideshows and home movies, digitally preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with your own personal touch and ready for playback.
Rely on HP’s comprehensive testing standards for high compatibility and quality results.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
3.9
Customer Reviews:
7
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Value
3.9
Features
3.9
Quality
3.9
Performance
4.0
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Compact
Reviewer:
Dan on
Jan 05, 2010 Customer Rating:
3.8
Value
3.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
This unit worked as soon as connected. It is actually a lite-on drive inside. The only inconvenient is the large power plug that will take some space in the carrying bag.
Non-US adapter
Reviewer:
nm on
Nov 15, 2009 Customer Rating:
3.0
Value
3.0
Features
3.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
3.0
Mine shipped with a non US adapter. By the time the convesion plugged is added the unit must be plugged into an extension cord!!
Exactly what I wanted!
Reviewer:
Nana Rose on
Oct 05, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Works like a charm! I'm a 78-year-old grandma, I installed this thing and had it running within minutes. The Lightscribe thingy is positively fantastic! I have impressed all of my senior friends with my professional looking disks. Highly recommended! Rg
Great budget drive
Reviewer:
BillA on
Aug 14, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Installed on an HP multimedia quad PC with Vista Ultimate (64-bit) and multiple internal and external drives. Installation was flawless and started right up. Working with Windows, DVDneXt Copy, Nero, Lightscribe free utility. Excellent value- single missing feature is motor-driven tray.
Very good price and product
Reviewer:
Chuck on
May 08, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
Worked right out of the box. Computer had no problem recognizing it.
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!
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Manufactured by:
HP Warranty provided by:
HP Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
HPDVD555S UPC No:
08441490310026 Box Size:
( Length:
8, Width:
9, Depth:
5 )
Shipping Weight:
1.6000 pound(s)
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
L12-1186
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