HP DVD Movie Writer c5000 with Accessory Kit Q6754A Overview The HP DVD Movie Writer enables easy transfer of videotapes to long-lasting DVDs and protects them for future generations. Turn old home videotapes into DVD movies, share them with friends, family and future generations – and enjoy them all over again. Highlights * The HP DVD Movie Writer is the fast, all-in-one DVD video and storage solution that lets user’s transfer, edit and preserve home videos with one easy-to-use device and a PC – without the need for additional hardware or software. It installs in seconds, and the included Video Transfer Wizard offers automatic conversion of home movies to DVDs; * Faster 16x DVD+R writer – up to 55 percent faster than 8x; * Can store up to 8.5 gigabytes (GB) on one DVD+R DL disc with double-layer recording capability; * Transfer and preserve home video – even design DVD case covers – with this simple device and a PC; * Multiple editing features for a variety of skill levels – from novice to enthusiast; * Delete unwanted scenes and keep the highlights; automatically set video clips to music; create special presentations for family and friends; * USB 2 input for convenient connection of digital still cameras; USB 2 to the PC for high-speed performance and fast transfer; * Support for all major formats, including ±R/±RW and ROM. Specifications * DVD Speeds: 16x DVD+R, 8x -R, 4x DVD±R, 12x DVD ROM * CD Speed: 40x 16x 40x * Capacity: up to 8.5 DVD (double layer); 700 megabytes (MB) CD * Interface: USB 2.0 only * PC requirements: a minimum of Intel® Pentium® III 1.2GHz or equivalent, 10GB free HDD space (18GB for double layer DVD) * Supported Media: DVD+R/DVD+RW, DVD +R DL, DVD-R/-RW, CD-R/CD-RW, DVDROM, CD-ROM Operating system compatibility: * Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 Professional SP3 (Latest service packs recommended) Minimum system requirements: * 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent; * 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended for video editing); * 1024x768 video resolution with a minimum of 16-bit color required for ArcSoft ShowBiz; * USB 2.0 interface; * Minimum hard disk space requirements: 650 MB free for included software installation, 10 GB free for DVD video disc creation (18 MB free for double layer); * DV capture requires IEEE 1394 interface; * Internet connectivity recommended for software updates and drivers Drive Performance: * Write: CD-R up to 40x (CAV or P-CAV); CD-RW up to 24x(Z-CLV); DVD+R up to 16x (CAV); DVD+R DL up to 2.4x (CLV); DVD+RW up to 4x (CLV); DVD-R up to 8x (ZCLV); DVD-RW DVD-RW up to 4x (CLV) * Read: CD-ROM: up to 40x (CAV); DVD-ROM: up to 16x (CAV) * Sustained transfer rate: 1x CD = 150 KB/s (data mode 1); 1x DVD = 1353KB/ * Access time: 160 ms avg random access (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM) * Disc finalization time: DVD: <2 minutes at 4x (DVD+R single-layer disc); CD: <1 minute typical * RIP speed: Extract a 4-minute audio track in less than 15 seconds, 16x minimum * Reliability: Audio, Data Mode 2, and Mode 2 Form 2: <1 uncorrectable frame in 10-9 bits read; Data Mode 1 and Mode 2 Form 1: <1 uncorrected frame in 10-12 bits read