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Lite-On iHAS524

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2 editorial reviews
Inexpensive CD and DVD writer uses the underside of media to etch a label, but there's no support for Blu-ray Disc.Read more
Lite-On break the speed barrier with the iHAS524 and we take the time to see if this is a drive you should have in your system.Read more
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Pros

  • fast
  • reliable write speeds for every format it

Cons

  • LabelTag discs are unavailable for further writing
  • you lose capacity
  • readability varied quite a bit

Key specs

  • Internal
  • 2 mB
  • Tray
  • SATA
  • Half height
  • no
  • yes
  • yes

Lite-On iHAS524 - Pros & Cons

Lite-On iHAS524

Pros

  • fast
  • reliable write speeds for every format it

Cons

  • LabelTag discs are unavailable for further writing
  • you lose capacity
  • readability varied quite a bit
  • the label can be very difficult to read on discs with lighter dyes
  • lack of contrast in the light dyes present in some of the media I used
  • CPU
  • chipset and motherboard

Lite-On iHAS524 - Full Specifications

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General
TypeInternal
Cache size2.0 mB
Slot-in/TrayTray
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
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Features
Labelling technologyLabelTag
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Storage
Blu-rayno
CDyes
Access time (CD)150.0 ms
Burns CDyes
Write speed (CD-R)48.0 x
Write speed (CD-RW)32.0 x
Read speed (CD)48.0 x
DVDyes
Access time (DVD)160.0 ms
Burns DVDyes
Write speed (DVD-R DL)12.0 x
Write speed (DVD-R)24.0 x
Write speed (DVD-RAM)12.0 x
Write speed (DVD-RW)6.0 x
Write speed (DVD+R DL)12.0 x
Write speed (DVD+R)24.0 x
Write speed (DVD+RW)8.0 x
Read speed (DVD)16.0 x
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Connectivity
ConnectionSATA
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Dimensions
Size typeHalf height
Width5.75 in
Height1.61 in
Depth8.31 in
Weight1.32 lb
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Compatibility
PlatformPC

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