Specifications:
Read Speed - DVD: x16, CD: x48
Write Speed (maximum)
DVD-R: 16x, DVD-RW: 6x, DVD-R DL: 4x
DVD+R: 16x, DVD+RW: 8x, DVD+R DL: 8x
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Snag is you need to make your own arrangements for software, there isn't any included.