Store, share and archive your data, photos, music and video quickly with this all-in-one rewritable CD/DVD burner with fast 20x DVD write speed. With USB 2.0 and FireWire ports, it can connect to just about any PC or Mac. Create professional-quality, personalized DVDs with the included burning software – Easy Media Creator Suite 9 for Windows and Toast Basic for Mac. Even import video and audio footage from your DV camcorder and easily burn projects onto DVD discs. The LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive comes with LightScribe labeling technology so you can burn custom, silkscreen-quality labels directly onto your discs.*** Color Background LightScribe discs require host software 1.4.136.1 or later. Download the free update. Store, share and archive your data, photos, music and video quickly with this all-in-one rewritable CD/DVD burner with fast 20x DVD write speed. With USB 2.0 and FireWire ports, it can connect to just about any PC or Mac. Create professional-quality, personalized DVDs with the included burning software – Easy Media Creator Suite 9 for Windows and Toast Basic for Mac. Even import video and audio footage from your DV camcorder and easily burn projects onto DVD discs. The LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive comes with LightScribe labeling technology so you can burn custom, silkscreen-quality labels directly onto your discs.*** What is LightScribe? See how it works LaCie LightScribe Support Color Background LightScribe discs require host software 1.4.136.1 or later. Download the free update. Item Number : 301226U Capacity : 8.5GB DVD±R DL (double layer); 4.7GB DVD±R/RW; 700MB CD-R; 650MB CD-RW Interface : Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire Technology : DVD±R; DVD±RW; DVD±R DL; CD-R; CD-RW Digital Audio Extraction : 40x CAV DVD speeds (Write, Rewrite, Read) : DVD+RW Speeds: 20x8x16x DVD-RW Speeds: 20x6x16x DVD±R DL Speed: 8x DVD-RAM Speed: 5x CD speeds (Write, Rewrite, Read) : CD-RW Speeds: 48x32x48x Writing Methods : DVD-R: Disc-at-once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording DVD-RW: Restricted overwriting DVD+R: Incremental recording DVD+RW: Random recording CD-R/RW: Disc-at-once; Track-at-once; Session-at-once; Packet writing Disc Format : CD: CD-ROM; CD-ROM XA; CD-DA; Photo CD; CD-R; CD-RW; CD-Extra; CD-Text DVD: DVD-ROM; DVD+R; DVD-R (general use only); DVD+RW; DVD-RW; DVD-Video; DVD-R DL; DVD+R DL Access Time : CD: 130 ms; DVD: 140 ms Dimensions (WxHxD) : 9.89 x 6.80 x 1.76 in. / 251.1 x 172.8 x 44.8 mm Weight : 3.09 lbs. / 1400 g System Requirements : FireWire- or USB-equipped computer Mac® OS X 10.3.9 / Linux-based system** / Windows® 2000, Windows XP, Windows VistaTM Power PC G4 or higher, Mac Intel processor / Pentium IV processor or higher Minimum 256MB of RAM Loading System : tray Bundled Software : Easy Media Creator Suite 9 with LightScribe Labeler (Windows) Toast Basic (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later) LaCie LightScribe Labeler For Mac (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later) Easy Media Creator Suite 9 with LightScribe Labeler (Windows) Toast 7 Basic (Mac OS 10.2.3 or later) LaCie LightScribe Labeler For Mac (Mac OS 10.3.9 or later) LaCie LightScribe Labeler For Linux** (free download at http://www.lacie.com/us/support/drivers/driver.htm?id=10094) Comments : 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible media capacity varies depending upon operating environment. **K3b and LaCie LightScribe Labeler for Linux (4L) have been tested on Linux Mandriva 2006/Fedora Core 5/SUSE 10/Ubuntu 6.6 (software not included). ***Direct-disc labeling requires LightScribe CD/DVDs (not included). Full disc label printing might take up to 30 minutes. Use of this drive to make unauthorized copies might require the permission of the copyright owner. LaCie cannot be held responsible for the unlawful use of this device. Box Content : LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive with LightScribe; USB 2.0 cable; FireWire 6-to-6 pin cable; power supply; LaCie Utilities DVD-ROM with User Manual and software; Quick Install Guide Warranty : 2 Year Limited Warranty Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice.