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MODEL- HP1040I VENDOR- PLDS

FEATURES- HP Branded 20x Multi-format DVD Writer- Retail, Black bezel
High-speed internal drive with DVD+/-R/+/-RW and DVD-RAM read/write,
+/-R double-layer capability, and LightScribe direct disc labeling.
Burn discs fast, plus get the latest in optical storage features.
Record to single- or double-layer DVDs, and to DVD-RAM. Our
internal dvd1040i 20x Super Multiformat DVD Writer lets you
preserve (and edit) up to 8.5GB of video, photos, and multimedia on
one double-layer disc, plus store, back up, transport, and share
documents on DVDs and CDs. And this high-speed drive supplies you
with the latest version (1.2) of our cool LightScribe disc
labeling technology, which expertly transfers high-contrast images.
Includes Drive, Software CD including electronic users guide, Quick-
start placemat, Getting help guide, Software CD and Installation
screws.
* Compatible and versatile
- Record to all major formats on one drive: +/-R/+/-RW, DVD-RAM,
CD-R/RW, and LightScribe.
- Enjoy excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players.
- Record hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then play it back in your
living room.
- Record and back up critical files on DVD-RAM.
* The latest technologies
- Get the latest optical storage features in the HP dvd1040i.
- Burn discs at high speeds.
- Record to single- or double-layer DVDs, and now to DVD-RAM.
- Burn labels directly to disc with the latest LightScribe technology.
* LightScribe direct disc labeling
- LightScribe is artistic: Create beautiful labels and burn them
directly to your LightScribe discs.
- LightScribe is easy: Just burn your CD or DVD, then flip the disc over
and burn a label.
- LightScribe can't peel off, get stuck, or cause disc damage the way
paper labels can.
- LightScribe direct disc labeling means no pens, no ink, no printer and
no sticky labels.
* Creative, fun and robust
- Full software suite included--edit video, create slideshows, back up
music and data, create personalized label designs, and more.
- Surprise your family and friends with slideshows and home movies,
digitally preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with your own
personal touch and ready for playback.
- Experience high compatibility and quality results.

-- SPECIFICATIONs ----------------------------------
INTERFACE/BUS- ATAPI/E-IDE
WRITE SPEEDS - DVD+R up to 20X (CAV); DVD+RW up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD-R up to
20X (CAV); DVD-RW up to 6X (ZCLV); DVD+R Double Layer up
to 8X (ZCLV); DVD-R Dual Layer up to 8X (CLV); DVD-RAM up
to 12X (PCAV); CD-R up to 48x (CAV); CD-RW up to 32x
(ZCAV).
READ SPEED - DVD-ROM up to 16X (CAV); CD-ROM up to 48x (CAV)
LIGHTSCRIBE - LightScribe labeling approximate times: (based on version
1.2 media).
ACCESS TIME - 160 ms avg. random access (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM)
FINALIZATION - DVD <2 minutes at 4X (DVD+R single-layer disc)
CD <1 minute typical
COMPATIBILITY- Write media: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R,
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, LightScribe CD-R,
LightScribe DVD+R, LightScribe DVD-R, 4.7 GB
single-sided/9.4 GB double-sided DVD-RAM
(2.6 GB single-sided/5.2 GB double-sided
media not supported).
Read media : DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R,
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, 4.7 GB single-
sided/9.4 GB double-sided DVD-RAM (2.6 GB
single-sided/5.2 GB double-sided media not
supported), CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD Extra,
CD-ROM (Mode 1 - Yellow Book), CD-ROM/XA &
CD-I Ready (Mode 2/Form 2 - Green Book),
Photo-CD (single and multi-session), VCD,
CD-Text.
SOFTWARE - Includes Nero 7 Essentials
REQUIREMENTS - 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium IV processor or equivalent recommended
(Actual drive performance depends on PC configuration).
128 MB RAM (256 MB RAM recommended for video editing).
1024 x 768 video resolution with a minimum of 16-bit color
required for DVD authoring and editing.
Video capture: IEEE 1394 interface or analog video capture
device required.
Minimum hard disk space requirements: 1 GB free for included
software installation, 10 GB free for DVD video disc
creation (18 GB free for double layer). Internet
connectivity recommended for software updates.
Microsoft Windows XP/2000 Professional SP4.
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★★★★★
5.0
LightScribe From The Inventor!

"As opposed to other drives implementing LightScribe under license, Hewlett-Packard *invented* LightScribe in the first place, so who would know the technology better? Also, the drive uses the same IDE/ATAPI interface as the drive it would likely replace, making it (in most cases) a relatively painless swap. Only Windows Vista requires an upgrade to use the LightScribe features; however, that is a free download (..." Read Full Review »

Sep 04, 2007 by PGHammer

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3.0
OK for burning DVDs

"Everything bout this unit is good to excellent, but all my attempts of creating a LightScribe disc label have ended up with nothing but a bunch of dingy streaks on the label. I have tried 4 different programs to burn these labels, including Nero, but the results are always the same. I'm hoping to find out what the problem is and being able to correct it before I waste any more LightScribe enabled DVD's as they a..." Read Full Review »

Oct 17, 2008 by captnorm

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LightScribe From The Inventor!

★★★★★
5.0

"As opposed to other drives implementing LightScribe under license, Hewlett-Packard *invented* LightScribe in the first place, so who would know the technology better? Also, the drive uses the same IDE/ATAPI interface as the drive it would likely replace, making it (in most cases) a relatively painle …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 4 2007
PGHammer
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

HP HP1040E External 20x Dvdrw Review

HP 20X

★★★★☆
4.0

"Our CD drive went out and replaced it with an upgrade to write DVDs. this fit right in, but i was unaware of the master/slave/cable jumpers on the back. installed unit, but computer would not recognize it. finally found out about the jumpers, looked at my old cd, it was set on cable, switched the ju …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 12 2007
BATDAD3
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Can't beat HP for light scribe

★★★★★
5.0

"Needing a DVD R, I happened to come across the HP light scribe system and to my delight, this is a very useful DVD burner. The drive is very easy to unstall ( 15 minutes from start to finish ), but the bundled software left a lot to be desired. If you need the Nero package, that's great, but i found …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 5 2008
GoneDVDCrazy
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OK for burning DVDs

★★★☆☆
3.0

"Everything bout this unit is good to excellent, but all my attempts of creating a LightScribe disc label have ended up with nothing but a bunch of dingy streaks on the label.

I have tried 4 different programs to burn these labels, including Nero, but the results are always the same.

I'm hoping to fi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 17 2008
captnorm
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

HP HP1040E External 20x Dvdrw Review

Good burner

★★★★☆
4.0

"The HP 1040i DVD burner is a good buy it has a lot of features for the money. It is easy to install and works well. I would recommened it to anyone that wants a versatile burner.

The major drawback is that it comes with trial software. After the trial period, software will have to be purchased

to be …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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