Toshiba A50 user manual DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, DVD-R/-RW drive, DVD Super Multi drive

The Grand Tour

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

The full-size DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read	8 speed (maximum)
CD read	24 speed (maximum)
CD-R write	24 speed (maximum)
CD-RW write	24 speed (maximum, Ultra speed media)

DVD-R/-RW drive

The full- size DVD-R/-RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read	8 speed (maximum)
DVD-R write	2 speed
DVD-RW write	1 speed
CD read	24 speed (maximum)
CD-R write	16 speed (maximum)
CD-RW write	10 speed (maximum, high-speed media)

DVD Super Multi drive

The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read	8 speed (maximum)
DVD-R write	4 speed (maximum)
DVD-RW write	2 speed (maximum)
DVD+R write	2.4 speed (maximum)
DVD+RW write	2.4 speed (maximum)
DVD-RAM write	2 speed (maximum)
CD read	24 speed (maximum)
CD-R write	16 speed (maximum)
CD-RW write	8 speed (maximum, high-speed media)

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