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FastMac today announces availability of the fastest internal slot-loading DVD/CD burner for Apple PowerBook and iBook computers, allowing DVD burning that is 8 times faster than Apple's original "SuperDrive."
FastMac's 8x DVD±RW drive is compatible with all Apple PowerBook G4, iBook G4, PowerMac G4 Cube, iMac G3 Slot-Load and iMac G5 models. Designed to replace Apple's original optical drive, the FastMac 8x DVD±RW drive takes full advantage of popular DVD and CD creation software such as Apple's iDVD, iTunes and Disc Burner, as well as Roxio's Toast Titanium and Popcorn applications.
"Our new 8x multi-format burner, with included iLife software, offers the ultimate DVD and CD recording experience," said Michael Lowdermilk, Business Development Manager for FastMac Performance Upgrades. "With it, you can burn a complete 4.7 Gb DVD in under 10 minutes."
The FastMac 8x DVD±RW drive burns DVDs at 8x speed and rewrites DVDs at 4x speed. It also writes to DVD-RAM discs at 3x speed, CD-Rs at 24x speed, and CD-RWs at 10x speed.
"FastMac is very excited to be the first to market this product," added Lowdermilk. "Our 4x drives have been incredibly popular with users whose laptops didn't initially come with a SuperDrive. But now with the availability of the 8x drive, owners with 1x and 2x SuperDrives will see a dramatic increase in performance, making it a worthy upgrade."
In addition to being the fastest DVD Burner for Apple laptops, the FastMac 8x DVD±RW drive is also the easiest to install, with FastMac's new, easy to understand, fully illustrated instruction manuals included with purchase of each drive.
Specifications
Write to DVD-R: 8x Speed
Write to DVD+R: 8x Speed
Rewrite to DVD-RW: 4x Speed
Rewrite to DVD+RW: 4x Speed
Write to DVD-RAM: 3x Speed
Write to CD-R: 24x Speed
Rewrite to CD-RW: 10x Speed
Read from CD-ROM: 24x Speed
Read from DVD-ROM: 8x Speed
Buffer Under-Run Protection
Warranty: 1 Year
FastMac's 8x DVD±RW drive, priced from $259 for most models, is compatible with the following Apple computers:
PowerBook G4 Titanium (all models)
PowerBook G4 Aluminum (all models and screen sizes) iBook G4 (all models and screen sizes)
PowerBook G3 Pismo and Lombard
PowerMac G4 Cube
iMac G3 Slot-Loading (all models)
iMac G5
FastMac designs and manufactures innovative upgrade products that add value and extend usability of Apple Macintosh computers and iPod music players. FastMac's line of optical drives and CPU upgrades are available through an international network of dealers, distributors, resellers and consultants. For more information, visit:
http://www.fastmac.com/
SuperDrive 8x for iBook G4
$229.95
SuperDrive 8x for PowerBook G3 Pismo
$229.95
SuperDrive 8x for PowerBook G4 400, 500, 550 & 667 MHz
$299.95
SuperDrive 8x for PowerBook G4 667 MHz or Higher
$229.95
SuperDrive 8x for PowerMac G4 Cube
$299.95
You can read my review of the FastMac 4x SuperDrive Pismo PowerBook module here:
http://www.macopinion.com/columns/roadwarrior/04/06/15/index.html
For more information, visit:
http://www.fastmac.com/
Charles W. Moore
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