HP Box SATA DVD writer (1260i) Details

Think USB drives have made DVD burners obsolete? Wait until you check out the HP Box SATA DVD writer (1260i). Its compact design, SATA connectivity, high-speed CD and DVD writing features, and 'hot swap' option will just blow your mind. 

Using a hi-speed DVD drive will help you access and copy data at much higher rates as compared to obsolete USB 1.0 and 2.0 ports. The HP Box SATA DVD writer (1260i) does just that and offers top quality functionality at a really affordable price. 

DVD writing and read speeds of 24x and 16x respectively makes it the perfect choice for burning and playing audio, video, and data DVDs on your computer. The high speed is attributable primarily to the fact that the HP Box SATA DVD writer (1260i) uses SATA connectivity for data transfer as opposed to earlier models which used PATA connectivity.

The improved DVD writer also supports hot swap—a feature that enables you to disconnect or connect the device without shutting down the computer. You just have to make sure your motherboard supports this feature. This will give you the option of using the HP Box SATA DVD writer (1260i) like a portable DVD drive. Just unplug the device and carry it around without the hassle of shutting down or restarting the computer. 

This Windows XP  upwards compatible drive also reads and burns CDs at 48x speeds. You can use the drive to read or burn CR-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW or DVD-ROM discs with just a click of your mouse. The best feature about the HP Box SATA DVD writer (1260i) is that all these fantastic features are packed in a drive that is just 5.25 inches in size.