HP 16X DVD±RW Dual-Layer LightScribe USB 2.0 External Hard Drive (740VE)

HP external DVD writer with double-layer recording capability and LightScribe direct disc labeling reserves, edits and shares up to 8.5 GB on one double-layer DVD and burn customized labels directly to LightScribe discs. It records DVD+R DL at up to 8X, DVD-R DL at up to 4X and single-layer DVD+-R at up to 16X. LightScribe is the innovative new disc-labeling system that gives CDs and DVDs a neat, professional look without ink, pens, or paper labels. With LightScribe simply burn data, flip the disc over, and burn a precise, silkscreen-like label directly onto LightScribe CD or DVD. Full software suite for editing video, organizing photos, creating slideshows, backing up music and data, creating personalized label designs, and more Surprise family and friends with slideshows & home movies, digitally preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with personal touch & ready for playback Record hours of video onto DVD Write speed - DVD+R up to 16X (CAV), DVD+RW up to 8X (ZCLV), DVD-R up to 16X (CAV), DVD-RW up to 6X (ZCLV), DVD+R Double Layer up to 8X (ZCLV), DVD-R Dual Layer up to 4X (CLV), CD-R up to 40x (CAV), CD-RW up to 32x (ZCAV) Read Speed - DVD-ROM up to 16X (CAV), CD-ROM up to 40x (CAV) Minimum system requirements - 800 MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent, 128 MB RAM, 1024 x 768 video resolution with a minimum of 16-bit color required for DVD authoring and editing, USB 2.0 interface and available port on PC, 1 GB free minimum for included software installation, 10 GB free for DVD video disc creation (18 GB free for double layer), Microsoft Windows XP & 2000 professional SP4 OS