BenQ released the DW1650 writer
BenQ has released the DW1650 writer. Specifications are quite similar as with DW1640. There are some little differences but it seems that maybe it’s just a rebadged 1640?
BenQ SolidBurn — Intelligent Self-Learning Writing Technology
With SolidBurn, the DW1650 is able to apply its own Self-Learning. Writing Strategy algorithm to allow unknown DVD±R media to be written with increased quality. So there is no need for users to update the media support list in their DVD drive as the drive keeps itself up-to-date and ensures best writing quality on all DVD±R media. Better yet, SolidBurn supports the Over-Speed Burning that allows you to burn a 4x or 8x DVD±R disc at 8x or higher speeds. Click here to learn more about BenQ SolidBurn Technology.
Write Right Technology
BenQ’s exclusive Write Right Technology utilizes two powerful features: Tilt Control and WOPC II (Walking Optimal Power Control II). By using these features, the DW1650 is able to maintain perfect control over the laser beam angle and the power rate being projected onto the disc, ensuring your data is written at the best possible quality.
WOPC II (Walking Optimal Power control II)
With WOPC II, the writing quality is constantly evaluated, and the writing power adjusted accordingly during the recording process to ensure optimal writing quality over the entire disc.
Tilt Control
Tilt Control further ensures optimal writing quality by repositioning the OPU (Optical Pickup Unit) in order to maintain a 90-degree angle between the laser beam and the disc surface at all times, even on warped discs.
BenQ QSuite 2.0 – Optimize DVD ReWriter Control
QSuite is an innovative application suite that compliments and enhances the convenience of DVD recording technology. Through the use of four built-in functions: Book Type Management, QScan, Test Write, WOPC enable / disable; you can easily adjust drive settings to gain greater control. Click here to learn more about BenQ QSuite.
We will add more info about this writer later on. Here is the specs from the BenQ website:
| Model | DW1650 |
| Performance | [DVD+R DL] |
| Interface | E-IDE/ATAPI |
| Supported IDE Mode | PIO mode 0/1/2/3/4 DMA mode 0/1/2 UDMA mode 0/1/2 |
| Buffer Size | 2 Mbytes |
| Firmware Upgrade | Flash memory upgradeable |
| Writing Mode | [DVD+R/+RW] |
| Disc Size | [DVD] 120 mm disc [CD] 80 and 120 mm discs |
| Disc Formats | [DVD] DVD+R DL 8.5GB, DVD-R DL 8.5GB, DVD+R 4.7GB, DVD+RW 4.7GB (closed session), DVD-R 4.7GB, DVD-RW 4.7GB (closed session), DVD-Video, DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18 [CD] CD-DA, CD-ROM XA (m1, m2f1/m2f2), CD-R, CD-RW, Bootable CD, Photo CD (single & multi-session), Video CD, Super Video CD, CD-Extra, Mixed-mode CD, CD-Text |
| Power Requirement | DC 5V 5%, ripple: 160mVpp DC 12V 10%, ripple: 180mVpp |
| Environment Conditions | Operating temperature: 5 0C~50 0C at humidity of 8-80% RH Non-operating temperature: -40 0C~60 0C at humidity: 5%~95% RH |
| Reliability Characteristics | MTBF: 125,000 POH |
| Physical Characteristics | Dimension: 146 X 42 X 178 mm (W x H x D) Weight: 820 g |
| Panel Design | Front side: open/close button and read/write status indicator LED Rear side: 40-pin ATA-2 dual row flat-cable connector, 4-pin DC power connector, 3-position device jumpers, digital audio output |
| OS Compatibility | Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98SE |
| Minimum System Requirement |
IBM PC compatible Pentium III 550MHz CPU 128MB DRAM 100MB free HDD space for CD/DVD recording related software installation 1GB free HDD space for CD Image recording (10GB for DVD authoring) is recommended. |
Source: BenQ
