This is a basic read-only drive that is compatible with CDs and DVDs. It is ideal for systems where no burning of discs will be required, like a server, or for sensitive office environments where a DVD burner may be a security risk. If you are unsure about your needs then a DVD-RW model would be safer choice, since it gives you the option to write CDs and DVDs at only a few dollars' more expense.
Jeff Stubbers (Tier 3 Consulting Lead) Says:
This DVD-ROM drive only reads DVD and CD. To be able to write to DVD and CD as well as read them, you will want to get a DVD-RW instead.
This DVD-ROM drive only reads DVD and CD. To be able to write to DVD and CD as well as read them, you will want to get a DVD-RW instead.
Model: Lite-On iHDS118
Specifications
| Brand | LiteOn |
| Buffer Size | 198KB |
| CD Access Time | 120 ms |
| DVD Access Time | 140 ms |
Capabilities | |
| CD Reading | Yes |
| DVD Reading | Yes |
| CD Writing | No |
| DVD Writing | No |
| Dual Layer DVD Writing | No |
| Blu-Ray Reading | No |
| Blu-Ray Writing | No |
| Lightscribe | No |
Maximum Speeds | |
| CD Read Speed | 48x |
| DVD Read Speed | 18x |