Model: Lite-On SOHW-1673S 16x DVD±RW
Manufacturer: Lite-On IT
Provided By: Lite-On IT USA
Lite-On really does not need much of an introduction. While once a relatively new name in the computer industry, they've taken it by storm, establishing themselves as one of the world's top manufacturers of optical storage products. Much of this success is due to their ability to bring new and innovative technologies to market at very competitive prices. Needless to say, this has made Lite-On's drives an instant hit in both the OEM and retail markets.
One of the latest additions to Lite-On's rapidly growing lineup of DVD writers is the SOHW-1673S. Announced in January, the SOHW-1673S sports some of the fastest DVD reading and writing speeds currently available. The drive is capable of 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW and 4x DVD+R DL writing speeds and a maximum DVD read speed of 16x. Of course, the SOHW-1673S can do more than read and write DVD's. Lite-On's new drive also boasts 48x CD reading and writing speeds, 24x rewriting speeds, and support for technologies like SMART-BURN and SMART-X.
This is just a sample of what Lite-On's new DVD writer has to offer. Over the next few pages we'll take a look at the SOHW-1673S's features and then see how it compares to the 16x DVD±RW drives from ASUS, NEC and Plextor. Can the SOHW-1673S deliver the performance and features that we've come to expect from Lite-On? More importantly, is it the best bang for your buck? Read on to see what we had to say.