Samsung launches new 18X DVD writer

NEW DELHI

JULY 14, 2006

Digital technology leader, Samsung India announced the launch of its new,
advanced SH-S182D 18X Super-WriteMaster. In a market dominated by 16x DVD
writer, this 18x DVD-writer can write with the world's fastest speeds and
supports all CD/DVD formats including DVD-RAM, so consumers no longer have to
bother about choosing the right media.

The SH-S182D can write to DVD±R with 18X, DVD-RAM with 12X, DVD±R Double
Layer with 8X, DVD+RW with 8X and DVD-RW with 6X. These speeds are the fastest
DVD±R and DVD-RAM speeds in the current market. With the new Samsung's 18X
Super-WriteMaster, it takes around 4 minutes and 48 seconds to back up 4.7GB
data on a DVD±R disc (that is nearly one minute faster than with the standard
16x drives) and less than 17 minutes to burn a 4.7GB data disc in DVD-RAM
format. The drive will be become available also in internal and external formats
with LightScribe function. This model comes with extra black bezel. This means
you can change color of the DVD writer from Ivory to Black by replacing the
bezel.

With the free software, included in the retail versions of the SH-S182D,
consumers can create music-, video-, photo- and data discs easily. With
Samsung's Firmware LiveUpdate program that is included with the drive, automatic
firmware updation can take place when users are connected to the Internet and
this way keeps their drive updated. The drive has short body size taking less
space inside the PC, preventing overheat and reducing noise.

Like other Samsung WriteMaster Drives, this drive has the special OCTOedge
technologies for securing the best performance. SAT (Speed Adjustment
Technology), TAC (Tilt Actuator Compensation) and Double OPC (Optimum Power
Control) are key technologies to achieve the best possible performance. Buffer
Under Run Free Technology supports stable writing under high speed; preventing
Buffer Under Run Error, Magic Speed and WBS (Weight Balanced System) are
technologies reducing vibration and noise. This drive is also eco-friendly
designed and is RoHS compliant. The product will be priced at Rs 4700.