Lite-On iHBS112 12X Blu-ray Disc Writer
Aug 26th, 2010 | By SimonThe features and specifications can easily be found on
Features
- 5-1/4″, half height, SATA interface internal BD-WRITER drive.
- SMART-X Smart Monitoring & Adjusting Read-speed Technology for eXtraction
- Seamless Link function can avoid buffer under run as well as get the best writing quality by smartly adjusting writing strategy
- ABS system reduce vibration and noise during recording and reading
- Support Over-Burn and Raw mode copy
- BD read compliant: BD data, BD video of 12 cm diameter
- AACS compliant (incl. Rom mark)
- Conform to Orange Book: Part 2 CD-R Volume 1, Part 2 CD-R Volume 2 Multi Speed, Part 3 CD-RW Volume 1 (1x, 2x, and 4x), Part 3 CD-RW Volume2: High Speed, Part 3 CD-RW Volume 3: Ultra Speed. Support Fixed packet, Variable packet, Disc-at-once, Session-at-once and Track-at-once
- CD read compliant: CD-DA,CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, Photo-CD, Multi-session, Video-CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW
- Support both 8cm and 12cm disc of CD and DVD family
Specifications
One thing I realized when I put the iHBS112 beside my Plextor PX-B940SA is how much smaller the drive is in length. The difference is close to an inch and in a small case this makes a huge difference when squeezing the SATA power and data cables up to the drive.
So what’s the big difference between the Lite-On iHBS112 and the iHBS212? The features are identical. The difference is that the iHBS212 comes with LightScribe direct disc labeling technology. This allows you to burn a label directly onto the CD or DVD without having to pull out a permanent marker. This will only work on media that is LightScribe-capable – not every BD, DVD or CD can do this. I won’t be able to test the 3D Playback but the CyberLink software can convert 2D to 3D playback. I think it’s time I invest in a 3D TV to test this theory out!