HP dvd840e Super Multi LightScribe External USB 2.0 DVD Drive

HP’s super multi drive offers high speeds, double-layer DVD�, and the fastest LightScribe labeling available. It lets users easily preserve, edit and share up to 8.5 GB of video, photos, and multimedia presentations on one double-layer disc � and quickly store, back up and transport files on DVDs and CDs. The dvd840i records double-layer DVDs at up to 8X, recordable DVDs at up to 16X, rewritable DVDs at up to 8X, and DVD-RAM at up to 5X. LightScribe is the innovative new disc-labeling system that gives CDs and DVDs a neat, professional look without ink, pens, or paper labels. With LightScribe, you simply burn your data, flip the disc over, and burn a precise, silkscreen-like label directly onto your LightScribe CD or DVD.

• Record to all major formats on one drive: �R/�RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and LightScribe.
• Enjoy excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players.
• Record hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then play it back in your living room.
• Record and back up critical files on DVD-RAM.

• Get the latest optical storage features in the HP dvd840i.
• Burn discs at high speeds.
• Record to single- or double-layer DVDs, and now to DVD-RAM.
• Burn labels directly to disc with the latest, fastest LightScribe technology�.

• LightScribe is artistic: Create beautiful labels and burn them directly to your LightScribe discs.
• LightScribe is easy: Just burn your CD or DVD, then flip the disc over and burn a label.
• LightScribe can’t peel off, get stuck, or cause disc damage the way paper labels can.
• LightScribe direct disc labeling means no pens, no ink, no printer and no sticky labels.

• Full software suite included�edit video, organize photos, create slideshows, back up music and data, create personalized label designs, and more.
• Surprise your family and friends with slideshows and home movies, digitally preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with your own personal touch and ready for playback.
• Rely on HP’s high-quality testing standards for compatibility and quality results.

Platform:	PC
Type of Drive:	DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Internal/External:	External
Interface:	USB 2.0
CD-ROM Read Speed:	40 X
CD-RW Write Speed:	48 X
CD-RW Rewrite Speed:	32 X
DVD Read Speed:	16 X
DVD+R Write Speed:	16 X
DVD-R Write Speed:	16 X
DVD+R (DL) Write Speed:	8 X
DVD Rewrite Speed:	8 X
DVD-RW ReWrite Speed:	6 X
Load Type:	Tray
System Requirements:	Minimum system requirements: 800 MHz Intel® Pentium® III processor or equivalent, 1.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® IV processor or equivalent recommended (Actual drive performance depends on PC configuration) 128 MB RAM (256 MB RAM recommended for video editing) 1024 x 768 video resolution with a minimum of 16-bit color required for DVD authoring and editing Video capture: IEEE 1394 interface or analog video capture device required Minimum hard disk space requirements: 1 GB free for included software installation, 10 GB free for DVD video disc creation (18 GB free for double layer). Internet connectivity recommended for software updates Operating system compatibility: Microsoft Windows XP/2000 Professional SP4, Windows Professional x64 edition, and Windows Server 2003
Included Software:	Nero Software Suite (for DVD authoring, writing, editing and backup) SureThing (for LightScribe labeling) CyberLink® PowerDVD™ (for DVD playback)
In the Box:	External dvd840e drive with DVD�R/�RW and DVD-RAM read/write, �R double-layer capability, and LightScribe direct disc labeling Software CD including electronic user’s guide Quick-Start placemat Getting Help guide Installation screws
Limited Warranty:	1 Year (12 Months)