Samsung India's 18X DVD writer

Features: Samsung India has announced the launch of advanced SH-S182D 18X Super-WriteMaster, which can write faster and supports all CD/DVD formats including DVD-RAM.The SH-S182D can write to DVD±R with 18X, DVD-RAM with 12X, DVD±R double layer with 8X, DVD+RW with 8X and DVD-RW with 6X. With the 18X Super-WriteMaster, it takes around 4 minutes and 48 seconds to back up 4.7GB data on a DVD±R disc (that is nearly one minute faster than with the standard 16x drives) and less than 17 minutes to burn a 4.7GB data disc in DVD-RAM format.

The drive will be become available also in internal and external formats with LightScribe function. This model comes with extra black bezel. This means you can change color of the DVD writer from Ivory to Black by replacing the bezel.With the free software, included in the retail versions of the SH-S182D, consumers can create music-, video-, photo- and data discs easily. With Samsung's Firmware LiveUpdate program that is included with the drive, automatic firmware updation can take place when users are connected to the internet.Like other Samsung WriteMaster Drives, this drive has the special OCTOedge technologies for securing the best performance. SAT (Speed Adjustment Technology), TAC (Tilt Actuator Compensation) and Double OPC (Optimum Power Control) are key technologies to achieve the best possible performance. This drive is also eco-friendly designed and is RoHS compliant.

Price: The product will be priced at Rs 4,700/-.