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OWC Mercury Pro FireWire 800/400 / USB 2.0 & eSATA DVD & CD Reader/Writer(Burner) up to 22X DVD, 12X DVD Dual Layer, 8X DVD+/-RW, 40X CDRW Burn Speeds.Compatible w/Roxio Toast, Apple iDVD, etc! 1yr OWC Warranty. *Bundled with Software & Media Included* (MRF82SD22B)

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OWC Mercury Pro Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Pioneer DVR-218L
External DVD/CD Writer
OWC Mercury Pro Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Pioneer DVR-218L 22X DVD Burner

OWC Mercury Pro Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Pioneer DVR-218L DVD/CD Writer

  • DVD+R 22X, DVD-R 22X
  • Writing DVD+R dual layer 12X, DVD-R dual layer 12X
  • With the OWC Mercury Pro Dual Layer DVD+/-RW DVD/CD Writer you can start creating DVDs using your own family and friends as the stars!
  • The OWC Mercury Pro has everything you will need to get up and burning with ease! Offering true Plug & Play, it's never been easier to get started creating your own DVDs.
  • The OWC Mercury Pro DVD-/+RW includes four interface types! FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, and eSATA! With so many interface choices, it's compatible with virtually any system!

The OWC Mercury Pro drive is fully compatible with all of the applications you want it to work with.
The OWC Mercury Pro has been tested and works with:


iDVD Logo
Apple iDVD 5 and Later
Apple iTunes Logo
Apple iTunes
DiscBurner Logo
Apple DiscBurner
iLife 05
Apple iLife '05 and Later
Roxio Toast Logo
Roxio Toast
(Both Titanium & Lite)
NTI DragonBurn Logo
NTI DragonBurn
CharisMac Discribe Logo
CharisMac Discribe
 
 
OWC Mercury Pro Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Pioneer DVR-218L External DVD/CD Writer Product Specifications:
Interface:
  • FireWire 800 (1394b) - 2 Ports
  • FireWire 400 (1394a) - 1 Port
  • eSATA - 1 Port
  • USB 2.0 (1.1 Backwards Compatible) - 1 Port
Format:
External
Mechanism:
Pioneer DVR-218L 22X DVD Burner
Data Transfer Rate:
 
DVD+R Write 22x
Read 16x
DVD-R Write 22x
Read 16x
DVD+R Double Layer Write 12x
Read 12x
DVD-R Double Layer Write 12x
Read 12x
DVD+RW Write 8x
Read 13x
DVD-RW Write 6x
Read 13x
DVD-RAM Write 12x
Read 12x
CD-ROM Read 40x
CD-R Write 40x
Read 40x
CD-RW Write 32x
Read 40x
Access Speed (average):
  • DVD-ROM 130 ms
  • CD 120 ms
Buffer Size:
2MB
Data Capacity:
  • 8.5GB (Double Layer DVD+R DL Disc, General Use)
  • 4.7GB (DVD General Use)
  • 700 MB (79 min. disk)
  • 650 MB (74 min. disk)
  • 550MB (63 min. disk)
Loading Mechanism:
Tray
Supported Formats:
  • DVD single layer/dual layer / 120mm / 80mm disc
  • DVD-R (when writing, use only 650nm ¡V for General use ¡V media)
  • DVD-R (4X, 8X, 16X write speed)
  • Dual Layer DVD-R and Double Layer DVD+R
  • DVD-RW (1X, 2X, 4X, 6X write speed)
  • DVD+R (2.4X, 4X, 8X, 16Xwrite speed)
  • DVD+RW (2.4X, 4X, 8X write speed)
  • DVD-RAM (non-cartridge, Version 2.0, Version 2.1, Version 2.2)
  • CD-ROM Mode 1
  • CD-R XA Mode 2 (form 1, form 2)
  • Photo CD (single and multiple sessions)
  • CD-DA
  • CD-Extra (CD PLUS)
  • Video-CD
  • CD Text
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW / High Speed CD-RW / Ultra Speed CD-RW/ Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW
Recording Modes:
  • Disc-at-Once
  • Session-at-Once
  • Track-at-Once
  • Packet Writing (variable and fixed)
  • Multi-Session
Apple OS X Notes:
Drive is Plug & Play Natively supported by Apple iLife, Apple iDVD, etc with Apple OS X 10.4.3 and later Apple OS Versions. If you are using Apple OS X 10.4.2, the latest version 10.4.11 is a free update we recommend installing. if you are using Apple OS 10.3.x 'panther', click (here) for PatchBurn version for 10.3.x support, if you are using Apple OS 10.2.8, click (here) for Pathburn version for 10.2.8 support.
Mac OS 9 Notes:
This drive is not supported under Mac OS 9 or earlier.
Operating System:
  • Macintosh
    • FireWire Interface and OS X 10.3 or above
    • USB 2.0 Interface and OS X (any version)
  • PC
    • FireWire Interface and Windows 2000 or later.
    • USB 2.0 Interface and Windows 2000 or later.
  • Linux
    • Linux compatible via supported USB and FireWire interfaces.
Installation:
Horizontal
Case Dimensions:
10.5"(D) x 7.5"(W) x 2.5"(H)
266.7mm x 190.5mm x 63.5mm
Warranty:
1 Year OWC Warranty

48 Hour Warranty Service

Bundled Extras:

Prosoft DataBackup 3
for OS X

Data Backup 3 is a powerful utility that allows you to backup, restore and synchronize your valuable data with minimal effort.

NovaBackup for Windows
NovaBACKUP has been helping millions of users recover from data loss and disasters for over 18 years. Feature rich, NovaBACKUP provides a powerful backup solution.

 

Data Backup 3 / Novastor backup solutions

 

Dragon Burn DVD/CD Authoring Software

Dragon Burn enables Mac desktop and PowerBook notebook computer users to quickly and easily begin producing audio, data, mixed-mode CDs, and DVDs. It also fully supports the newest internal and external drives, including 16x DVD-R drives.

Dragon Burn DVD/CD Authoring Software screenshot

 

25 Pieces of DVD-R 16X Media w/ Sleeves

25 Pieces of DVD-R 16X Media

OWC has tested and qualified the following cards for use with the eSATA interface port on your OWC Mercury Pro Optical Solution:
eSATA Extender Cables for Mac Pro  
Newer Technology eSATA Extender Cable Adapter for Mac Pro (NWTMPQXES2) PRICE: $19.00
SHIPS: Same Day
   
PCIe (PCI Express) for Desktops and Towers  
Sonnet Technology Tempo SATA E2P Serial ATA Host Adapter Card (STITSATAIIE2P) PRICE: $48.79
SHIPS: Same Day
NewerTech MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card (NWTMXPCIE6GS2) PRICE: $47.99
SHIPS: Same Day
Firmtek Seritek/2SE2-E PCI Express (PCIe) Serial ATA Adapter (FTKSATA2SE2E) PRICE: $95.00
SHIPS: Same Day
DAT Optic PCIe 8x 4 Channel eSATA host adapter (DOIESATAPCIE8) PRICE: $157.99
SHIPS: Same Day
Rear View
OWC Mercury Pro Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Samsung Super-WriteMaster™ External DVD writer with LightScribe Rear View

This Solution Includes:
  • OWC Mercury Pro (Pioneer DVR-218L 22X DVD Burner Mechanism) Quad Interface Drive
  • NTI DragonBurn OEM for Mac
  • Prosoft Engineering® Data Backup 3 OEM for Mac
  • Power Cable
  • FireWire 800 (1394b) 9 pin - 9 pin Connecting Cable - 3'
  • FireWire 400 (1394a) 6 pin - 6 pin Connecting Cable - 3'
  • eSATA connecting cable - 3'
  • USB A-B Connecting Cable - 3'
  • 25 Pieces 16x Rated DVD-R General Use Media
 
 
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