Preview:
HP
dvd840e
Previewed by: Jan70
Provided
by: Lite-On / HP (NL)
Firmware: 66FF
Manufactured:
2005
We at
CDFreaks would like to present an exclusive 1st look at one of the
latest DVD-Writers
from HP '“ the dvd840e Super Multi DVD Writer.
The HP dvd840e
supports LightScribe, 16x DVD±R, 8x/6x
DVD+RW/DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM and 8x/4x DVD+R
DL/DVD-R DL writing technology, allowing Double/Dual Layer discs of 8.5Gb to be
written.
About
HP:
HP is a
company unlike any other. We serve everyone from consumers to small and
mid-sized businesses to enterprises to public sector customers with an extensive
portfolio of market-leading solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of
each customer segment.
Our annual
R&D investment of $3.5 billion (USD) fuels the invention of products,
solutions and new technologies. We produce an average of 11 patents a day
worldwide. HP Labs provides a central research function for the company which is
focused on inventing new technologies to improve our customers' lives, change
markets and create business opportunities.
Millions of
people around the world use HP technology every day. HP is:
- The largest consumer IT company
- The world's largest SMB IT
company
- A
leading enterprise IT company
Our
strategy is to offer products, services and solutions that are high tech, low
cost and deliver the best customer experience. Our team of 150,000 employees
does business in more than 170 countries. Revenues reached $79.9 billion for the
fiscal year that ended October 31, 2004.
If you want
to read more about HP, please visit: http://www.hp.com
Drive specifications:
Taken from '“ www.hp.com:
Minimum
system requirements
Microsoft
Windows XP and 2000 SP4 or later (the latest service pack is
recommended).
Interface
USB 2.0
interface and available port on PC.
Processor/RAM
800 MHz Intel
Pentium III processor or equivalent, 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium IV processor or
equivalent recommended. (Actual drive performance depends on PC
configuration).
128 MB of RAM
(256 MB is recommended for video editing).
Hard drive space required
1GB free for
software installation. 10 GB free for DVD video disc creation. 18GB free for
double-layer DVD editing.
Video resolution
1024 x 768
video resolution with a minimum of 16 bit color required for video capture,
authoring, and editing.
Video capture
IEEE 1394
interface or analog video capture device required.
Drive
recording performance
Write | Maximum | Read | Maximum |
CD-R | Up to | CD-ROM | Up to |
CD-RW | Up to | DVD-ROM | Up to |
DVD+R | Up to | ||
DVD+RW | Up to | ||
DVD+R | Up to | ||
DVD-R | Up to | ||
DVD-RW | Up to | ||
DVD-R | Up to | ||
DVD-RAM | Up to |
LightScribe
labeling times (approx.)
Setting | Title | Title and | Full Label |
Best | <4 | <9 | <28 |
Normal | <3 | <7 | <23 |
Draft | <2 | <4 | <17 |
Drive
Performance
Sustained | 1x CD |
Burst | 33 |
Access time | DVD-ROM (SL) |
Disc | DVD: |
Spin | 5 |
RIP | Extract a |
Mean | 70,000 POH at |
Reliability | Audio, Data |
Included
software
Software | Features |
Nero | DVD |
Cyberlink | DVD |
Surething | LightScribe |
Media
compatibility
Write | Read | |
DVD+R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW LightScribe DVD | DVD-ROM DVD+R DL DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-Video DVD | |
CD-R CD-RW LightScribe | CD-R CD-RW CD-DA CD CD-ROM (Mode 1 CD-ROM XA Photo-CD VCD CD-Text |
Regulatory
Safety: IEC 950 compliant;
USA '“ UL, CDRH Radiation Control Standards 21; CFR 1010 and 1020-1 0.50; Canada
'“ CSA or CUL; Europe '“ LVD 73/23/EEC 93/68/EC; IEC 60950 plus amendments,
EN60825 plus amendments, EMCD 89/336/EEC plus amendments
Environment
Operating | 5° to |
Storage | -30° |
Transportation | -30° |
Operating | 10%-80% RH |
Storage | 10%-90% RH |
Power | 12V±5% 12V±10% |
Operating | CD-R/RW : 9.8 |
Non-operating | 140G |
Operating | .1G |
Non-operating | 2G |
Standards
and formats
Type | Format / |
Video | NTSC, |
Video | MPEG-1, |
Write | Track Random Access Incremental |
Logical | UDF, ISO 9660, |
Encoding | EFM, |
Audio | WAV, |
What's inside the
box?
On this page,
we will take a look at what the drive came shipped with, a look at the drive and
its technology.
Front
Back
Top
Bottom
Right Side
Left Side
Below you will
see the contents of the retail pack:
- The
external drive
- Power
supply
- Power
cable
- USB2.0
Cable
- Vertical
stand
- Nero OEM
Suite CD:
- Nero
Express 6.6
- InCD
4
- NeroVision Express 3
- Nero
BackItup
- MPEG-2
SVCD/DVD Plug-In
- InCD
- DVD-Writer
Manual
- Acrobat
Reader
- CyberLink PowerDVD
6
- Microvision
SureThing SE '“ LightScribe Edition
- Nero
- Empty HP LightScribe
Media
- Quick-Start
Installation
- HP Limited warranty
statement
- Disposal of Waste
Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union
- LightScribe User
Guide
- Getting Help
Guide
Now it's time to take a look at
the drive itself:
A neutral bezel, it has an eject
button, a LED (green - for read and write - we prefer a different LED colour
though for writing), and an emergency eject hole. The logos located on the
loading tray include a HP logo, LightScribe Logo, a DVD-Multi
Recorder/R DL Forum logo, DVD Alliance DVD+R DL logo and a CD-RW Ultra+ Speed
logo.
Top
Bottom
On the bottom of the drive we
found many ventilation holes and two stickers, and we can read it was
manufactured in China.
On the back of the drive we can
find the USB2.0 Connector, power connector and some ventilation holes. We miss a
power-switch to physically turn the drive off when it is not in use.
Now, let us install the drive and
check out the features on the next page…