October 11, 2001

TOSHIBA INTRODUCES DESKTOP DVD-ROM DRIVE WITH DVD-RAM MEDIA READ CAPABILITIES

SD-M1612 DVD-ROM provides computer users with increased functionality and access to DVD rewritable discs

 

Who:		Toshiba Storage Device Division
What:		Introduces the SD-M1612 DVD-ROM drive with DVD-RAM media read capabilities
When:		Shipments begin immediately to OEM customers and distribution
Overview:		Toshiba Storage Device Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS), increases its industry-leading optical product line-up with a next-generation DVD-ROM drive for business users. The 16X SD-M1612 DVD-ROM drive provides DVD-RAM media read capabilities, enabling business users to access large DVD-RAM back-up files on their desktop computer systems.

SD-M1612 Specifications
Supported Disc Formats	Read: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo CD, Video CD), Multi-session CD (Photo CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW
Interface	ATAPI
Average Random Seek Time	DVD-ROM: 85ms  CD-ROM: 80ms  DVD-RAM: 130ms
Continuous Tata Transfer Rate	Read: DVD-RAM: Max. 2,704KB/sec (2x, ZCLV)  DVD-ROM: Max. 21,600KB/sec (16x, CAV)  CD-ROM: Max. 7,200KB/sec (48x, CAV)
Buffer Capacity	512KB
Power  Consumption	11W (DVD-ROM, Ave.) 12W (CD-ROM, Ave.)
MTBF	100,000 hours
Power Source	+5V, +12V
Operating Temperature	5-50° C (excluding media)
External Dimensions  (W x H x D)	146mm x 41.5mm x 193mm
Weight	0.99kg

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