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Samsung SH-S203B Black SATA DVD+RW 20X8X16 DVD-RW 20X6X16 DL 18X/12X INT DVD Writer OEM W/ Vista SW
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Samsung SH-S203B Black SATA DVD+RW 20X8X16 DVD-RW 20X6X16 DL 18X/12X INT DVD Writer OEM W/ Vista SW

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   Shipping Weight:   2 lbs
   Part #: SH-S203B/BEBN

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 Features - By T_K @Jan 23, 2008
reliable operation with various kinds of discs
reliable operation with various kinds of discs
An algorithm that automatically detects and adjusts read & writs speed on eccentric, deviated or imbalanced discs. Shows stable performance with diverse quality discs. Prevents disc read & write error, disc breakage and reduces noise caused by bad disc quality.
enables flexibility of drive operation: low noise mode or high speed mode
enables flexibility of drive operation: low noise mode or high speed mode
Users can choose between maximum speed mode and low noise mode. Low noise mode minimises disc damage and reduces noise created while playing in high speed in order to give stable PC environment. Simple setting up to high-speed mode for maximum speed.
optimising the laser power for the most reliable writing in DVD+R
optimising the laser power for the most reliable writing in DVD+R
Usually the outer side of the disc has lower writing quality because of the vibration and swaying of the disc makes the servo signal worse. Double OPC technology enables to check not only in the inner but also in the outer side of the disc, optimising the laser power on each area in order to perform the most reliable writing.
for reliable writing in all areas of the disc
for reliable writing in all areas of the disc
Gives an accurate tilt in the objective lens to compensate the disc twist.
prevents buffer under run error and enables high speed writing
prevents buffer under run error and enables high speed writing
Buffer under run occurs in high speed writing, when writing speed is faster than data transfer speed. Buffer under run technology prevents the buffer under run error and it enables multitasking on the pc. Supports high speed writing even in low a performance PC
minimum usage of environmentally harmful materials, helping preserve our environment
minimum usage of environmentally harmful materials, helping preserve our environment
Provides eco-friendly product by adopting leadfree soldering technology. Environmentally harmful materials such as Pb and halogen substances are intentionally not used to preserve our environment.

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.


 Specifications - by Royal Charter @Feb 16, 2008
Drive Type DVD writer
Enclosure Type Internal
Drive Height Half Height
Loading type Tray
Interface S-ATA
DrIve Mounting Horizontal / Vertical
Buffer Memory 2MB
Supported Disc Formats DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, Light Scribe DVD±R, Light Scribe CD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I(FMV), CD-Extra, CD-TEXT
 
Data Transfer Rate
CD-R Write 48X (7.2MB/sec)

 

Read 40X (6.0MB/sec)

 

CD-RW Write 32X (4.8MB/sec)

 

Read 40X (6.0MB/sec)

 

CD-ROM Write 48X (7.2MB/sec)

 

DVD-ROM Read 16X (21.6MB/sec)

 

DVD+R Write 20X (27.0MB/sec)

 

Read 16X (21.6MB/sec)

 

DVD-R Write 20X (27.0MB/sec)

 

Read 16X (21.6MB/sec)

 

DVD+R Double Layer Write 16X (21.6MB/sec)

 

Read 12X (16.2MB/sec)

 

DVD-R Double Layer Write 12X (16.2MB/sec)

 

Read 12X (16.2MB/sec)

 

DVD+RW Write 8X (10.8MB/sec)

 

Read 12X (16.2MB/sec)

 

DVD-RW Write 6X (8.1MB/sec)

 

Read 12X (16.2MB/sec)

 

DVD-RAM Write 12X (16.2MB/sec)

 

Read 12X (16.2MB/sec)

 

 
Performance Features
Burst Transfer Rate PIO Mode 4 16.6MB/sec

 

UDMA Mode 4 66.6MB/sec

 

Average Access Time CD-ROM 110ms

 

DVD-ROM 130ms

 

Disc Labeling Support No

 

Disc Labeling Media Ver 1.2 Support No

 

 
technology
E-Co Product : RoHS Yes
Magic Speed Yes
Automatic Ball Balancing System : A.B.S Yes
Weight Balancing System : W.B.S No
Firmware Live Update Yes
Buffer Underrun Free Technology Yes
Speed Adjustment Technology : S.A.T Yes
Double O.P.C Technology Yes
Tilt Actuator Compensation Technology : T.A.C Yes
 
Product Weights & Dimensions
Dimension(W x H x D) 148.2mm x 42.0mm x 170.0mm
Weight 0.75kg

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Messages about Samsung SH-S203B Black SATA DVD+RW 20X8X16 DVD-RW 20X6X16 DL 18X/12X INT DVD Writer OEM W/ Vista SW

Works on Vista 64 bits or not ? (Eric_F- Apr 11, 08, 1 Replies) Read this message
dvdrom not recognized in bios (Jerome_Z- Apr 06, 08, 2 Replies) Read this message
Does this also burn cd's? (Static_Motion- Mar 27, 08, 3 Replies) Read this message
Burner problem? (Raymond_C- Mar 22, 08, 4 Replies) Read this message
Drive not Reckognized in Vista x64? (SonicSam- Mar 21, 08, 5 Replies) Read this message
Won't burn anything (Blake_M- Mar 11, 08, 6 Replies) Read this message
RW discs do not show up? (Ajay- Feb 29, 08, 4 Replies) Read this message
Software (Mathew B- Feb 28, 08, 2 Replies) Read this message
Will this work /W XP? (Static_Motion- Feb 23, 08, 5 Replies) Read this message
NOISY (xsdl914- Feb 15, 08, 4 Replies) Read this message
Will this rear dvds or does it only burn them. (John_M- Feb 06, 08, 4 Replies) Read this message
Data adapter? (Shayne_K- Jan 19, 08, 1 Replies) Read this message
Vista x64 - Not Working (qhifed- Jan 09, 08, 1 Replies) Read this message
Windows freezes when drive starting to spin (kevin_c- Jan 07, 08, 2 Replies) Read this message

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URL: http://www.cdrlabs.com/reviews/index.php?reviewid=306
Comment:
Posted by: Ian_S @09/27/07
URL: http://www.cdfreaks.com/reviews/Samsung-SH-S203B-DVD-Burner-Review
Comment: “The Samsung SH-S203B is blazing fast, has a great feature set and burns media with excellent/very good quality. An outstanding effort from Samsung” We were so impressed by the Samsung SH-S203B blazing fast performance, features and writing quality, that we decided to award the drive our prestigi
Posted by: Robert_C @09/28/07
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 Rated by Selim_D, May 11, 2008

This is a great unit at an amazing cost. I have had LG's before and samsung make a better product in my eyes. If you want a drive that can do everything and also come with good software, get this. One thing i did not like was that there was no molex adapter or place for power. Oh well. Now buring with the thing is relaible and a bit loud but most burner are. I would recomend this to anyone.      » READ MORE

 Rated by FastFeet, May 8, 2008

This machine is fast and provides excellent burn quality even with cheap media. Did I mention it was fast. I supports a number of media types and supports many features; highly recommended by CDRFreaks.com      » READ MORE

 Rated by Michael_Y, May 1, 2008

Has worked flawlessly with all the media brands I have burned so far (Fuji, verbatim, TY, ridata). When it reads DVD's at full speed it gets pretty loud.      » READ MORE

 Rated by PhyreX, April 27, 2008

Very pleased with this burner. Samsung makes great products all around. Would buy again. I'm not about to switch to blue ray as of yet... but I will someday. For now this will suit my needs just fine.       » READ MORE

 Rated by Trax416, April 24, 2008

Great drive at an extremely low price, especially on weekly sale. It gets the job done, comes with Nero and is super fast. I remember when DVD burners were a big deal to have in your PC. I paid a small fortune for my first one.       » READ MORE

 Rated by Eternal Reaper, April 22, 2008

This is a great multi drive. Beside the higher pitch than normal engine noise I have had nothing but success with this drive and I write alot of discs. Plus what can you say for a measly $25?       » READ MORE

 Rated by Mark_K, April 22, 2008

installed this yesterday on my new mobo       » READ MORE

 Rated by Jose_M, April 19, 2008

Just another DVD burner, works as expected and it can't get any cheaper then this.       » READ MORE

 Rated by Philip_V, April 18, 2008

Nothing out of the ordinary, does everything it is supposed to do. Small green activity LED, round eject button, otherwise pretty much like every other dvd burner available.      » READ MORE

 Rated by David_T, April 17, 2008

It's a good drive. It's sure that the drive is a little bit noisy, but I think that we can't have a noise-free drive... It write fast too.      » READ MORE


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