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Model CRW8824EZ CRW8824SZ CRW8824SXZ CRW8824FXZ
Interface E-IDE (ATAPI) SCSI-3 SCSI-3 IEEE-1394 (Firewire)
Drive Type Internal Internal External External
Write Speed 8X 8X 8X 8X
Re-Write Speed 8X 8X 8X 8X
Read Speed 24X 24X 24X 24X
Access Speed (Avg) 140ms 140ms 140ms 140ms
Max. Data Transfer (Read) 3600KB/sec 3600KB/sec 3600KB/sec 3600KB/sec
Buffer Size 4MB 4MB 4MB 4MB

Safe Burn™ Buffer Protection

No No No No
Data Capacity 700MB (80 min. disc), 650MB (74 min. disc), 550MB (63 min. disc)
Loading Mechanism Tray Tray Tray Tray
Included Connector Cable IDE Ribbon SCSI Ribbon No IEEE-1394
6-pinn
Software Included

1,2,3,4,
6,

1,2,3,4,
5,6
,
1,2,3,4,
5,6
,7,
1,2,3,4,
5,6,7,
Blank CD-R Disc Included Yes Yes Yes Yes
Installation Hardware Yes Yes
N/A N/A
Illustrated Manual Yes Yes Yes Yes
Supported Formats CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA (Both Photo & Video CD), CD-I, CD-digital,
CD-Bridge, Audio CD, CD-Extra, Video-CD
Recording Modes Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Track-at-Once, Packet Writing (Variable & Fixed), Multisession
Operating System Windows, Mac OS 8.1 or Higher Windows, MacOS 8.1 or Higher Windows, MacOS 8.1 or Higher Windows, MacOS 8.1 or Higher
Drive Dim. (WxHxD) 5.8" x 1.6"
x 8"
5.8" x 1.6"
x 8"
7.4" x 2.25"
x 8.2"
7.5" x 2.25"
x 10"
Included Software Key:  

1. Adaptec/ PC Mac
2. Adaptec Toast
3.Neato Applicator
4. Neato Promo Pack

5. Neato CD
6. Adobe CD
7. Adobe Mac CD