TDK 52X VeloCD Review

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March 9th, 2004


Summary

With the 52X Internal veloCD, TDK has refined the art of CD burning to unprecedented levels. Featuring Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) burning technology, it records discs faster than other drives with the same speed rating, especially when burning less than a full disc. Complete with TDK's world-class buffer underrun technology, the 52X Internal veloCD delivers unrivaled reliability and total recording satisfaction.The 52X Internal veloCD records so fast that you'll hardly have time to grab a drink before the disc is ready. This new speedster burns a complete CD-R in just 2 1/2 minutes. Record CD-RW discs faster than ever before. With 24X CD-RW recording, the 52X Internal veloCD boasts exceptional performance on all fronts. (In order to record CD-RW discs at 24X speed, you must use media rated for that speed). TDK put audio ripping on the map, and it has stayed true with the 52X Internal veloCD.

Specs

Features:

  • CD Write Speed: 48X
  • CD Rewrite Speed: 24X
  • CD Read Speed: 52X
  • Buffer Size: 2 MB
  • Interface Type: EIDE
  • Dimension: 5.8" x 7.6" x 1.7"
  • Compatible Writable Media: CD-R & CD-RW
  • Supported Formats: CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD, Video CD, DVD Video, CD-I, CD-Text
  • Writing Modes: Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing

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