DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications

Applicable disc

Read:

 

CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-

 

TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED

 

MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-

 

CD, Video CD), Multisession CD

 

(Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-

 

R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-

 

ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10,

 

DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R,

 

DVD+RW, DVD-RAM

Write:

CD-R and CD-RW

DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,

DVD-RAM

Center hole diameter

1.5 cm (0.59 in)

 

 

 

 

Disc diameter

 

 

 

 

 

Standard disc

12 cm (4.72 in)

 

 

 

 

Mini disc

8 cm (3.15 in)

 

 

 

 

Disc thickness

1.2 mm (0.047 in)

 

 

 

 

Track pitch

0.74 µm

 

 

 

 

Access time

CD

DVD

 

 

 

Random

< 175 ms

< 230 ms

 

 

 

Full stroke

< 285 ms

< 335 ms

 

 

 

Audio output level

Audio-out, 0.7 Vrms

 

 

 

 

Cache buffer

2 MB

 

 

 

 

Data transfer rate

 

 

 

 

 

24X CD-ROM

3,600 KB/sec

 

 

 

 

8X DVD

10,800 KB/sec

 

 

 

 

24X CD-R

3,600 KB/sec

 

 

 

 

16X CD-RW

2,400 KB/sec

 

 

 

 

8X DVD+R

10,800 KB/sec

 

 

 

 

4X DVD+RW

5,400 KB/sec

 

 

 

 

8X DVD-R

10,800 KB/sec

 

 

 

 

4X DVD-RW

5,400 KB/sec

 

 

 

 

2.4X DVD+R(9)

2,700 KB/sec

 

 

 

 

5X DVD-RAM

6,750 KB/sec

 

 

 

 

Transfer mode

Multiword DMA Mode

 

 

 

 

Startup time

< 15 seconds

 

 

 

 

Stop time

< 6 seconds

 

 

 

 

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DV5 specifications

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Overall, the HP DV5 series stands out for its blend of design, performance, and multimedia capabilities, catering to a wide array of users looking for a reliable and attractive laptop. Even as newer models emerge, the DV5 remains a noteworthy option for those seeking a solid balance of style and functionality.
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