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OWC Mercury Pro FireWire 800/400, USB 2.0, eSATA Super-MultiDrive up to 24X DVD, 12X DVD Dual Layer, 48X CDRW Burn Speeds + LightScribe. Fully compatible with Roxio Toast, Apple iDVD, etc! 1yr OWC Warranty. *Bundled with Software and Media Included* (MRF82SD24LSB)
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OWC Mercury Pro
24X External DVD Burner
with LightScribe, Software & Media
Mac / PC / eSATA / FireWire 800 / FireWire 400 / USB 2.0 & 1.1
The next generation of storage technology.
With the OWC Mercury Pro Optical Drive Solution you can archive massive amounts of data, and 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.
Supports the burning of up to 8.5GB using low-cost Dual Layer DVDs. SATA interface technology allows for easier integration and ultimately faster performance. Features four interface types: FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, and eSATA! With so many interface choices, it's compatible with virtually any system!
LightScribe - Direct Disc Labeling
LightScribe gives you the ability to create customized labels that are etched directly onto a special coated LightScribe disc (sold separately).
Bundled with the OWC Disc Labeling Software Suite
Whether you're labeling your finished discs with adhesive labels, using inkjet-printable discs, or laser burning via LightScribe or LabelFlash; OWC has included the software give your discs a polished, professional, finished look. The suite includes software for creating jewel case inserts and DVD covers as well. A $39.95 value included.
Total Backup & Archive Solution
Backing up to optical media is becoming increasing more popular - especially for photos, audio files and video. This optical solution includes all the software you need to archive your data on either a Mac or a PC. Don't let your only copy be the one on your hard drive - optical media is durable, portable and easy to store.
Get started right away with included media
This OWC Mercury Optical solution includes 25 pieces of 4.7GB DVD-R Write-Once media in cake box, 25 paper DVD sleeves with window, and 5 pieces of 4.7GB DVD-R in jewel cases.
Lightscribe
Get ready to be creative, the possibilities are endless with the OWC Mercury Pro!
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Highlights
- Read and write DVD formats.
- Supports direct disc labeling. Just burn, flip and burn!
- Includes everything you will need to get up and burning DVDs with ease!
- Includes OWC Disc Labeling Software Bundle!
- All connecting cables included!
- Get started right away creating and archiving using optical media!
- Large Buffer Memory: 2MB
- RoHS Compliant
- 1 Year OWC Warranty
Includes
- OWC Mercury Pro Quad Interface External DVD Drive
- 110v US Standard Power Cable
- 110/240v Auto Switching International Power Supply
- FireWire 800 (1394b) 9 pin - 9 pin Connecting Cable
- FireWire 400 (1394a) 6 pin - 6 pin Connecting Cable
- eSATA connecting cable
- USB A-B Connecting Cable
- Backup and Utility software CD
- ProSoft Engineering® Data Backup for Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later
- NovaStor NovaBACKUP® for Windows 2000 or later
- Dragon Burn Blu-ray/DVD/CD Authoring Software for Mac OS X 10.4 or later
- ProSoft Engineering® Data Backup for Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later
- OWC Disc Labeling Software Bundle
- LightScribe System Software
- LightScribe Simple Labeler
- Smile On My Mac: DiskLabel
- 25 Pieces 4.7GB DVD-R General Use Media
- 25 White Paper CD Sleeves with Window
- 5 Pieces 4.7GB DVD-R Media in Jewel Cases
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Product Specifications:
Chipset
- Oxford 934DSB
Optical Drive Support
- 5.25" SATA I/II optical drives (all CD & DVD devices and Blu-ray drives 6.7 in (17cm) and shorter)
LED Indicator
- Preconfigured solutions only
Solution Material
- ABS Plastic
Port Configuration
- eSATA - 1 Port
- FireWire 800 (1394b) - 2 Ports
- FireWire 400 (1394a) - 1 Port
- USB 2.0 (1.1 Backwards Compatible) - 1 Port
Recommended eSATA Cards
- Cards that OWC has tested and qualified for the OWC Mercury Pro
- eSATA Extender Cables for Mac ProPCIe (PCI Express) for Desktops and Towers
Max Data Transfer Rate
- eSATA - 3.0 Gbit/s (or 300 MB/sec)
- FireWire 800 - 800Mbps (or 100MB/sec)
- FireWire 400 - 400Mbps (or 50MB/sec)
- USB 2.0 - 480Mbps (or 60MB/sec)
- USB 1.1 - 12Mbps (or 1.5MB/sec)
Cooling
- Fan Cooled
Macintosh System Requirements
- FireWire Interface and OS X 10.3 or above
- USB 2.0 Interface and OS X (any version)
Windows System Requirements
- FireWire Interface and Windows XP SP2 or later.
- USB 2.0 Interface and Windows XP SP2 or later.
Power Supply
- 110v US Standard Power Cable & 110/240v Auto Switching International Power Supply
OWC Notes
- Requires disabling of hard disk sleep in Mac Pro Systems to prevent drive from disappearing during sleep.
- To disable hard disk sleep go to System Preferences > Energy Saver and uncheck "Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible."
- Drive is Plug & Play natively supported by Apple iLife, Apple iDVD, etc with Mac OS X 10.4.3 and later.
- If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.2, the latest version 10.4.11 is a free update we recommend installing.
- If you are using Mac OS X 10.3.x, you will need PatchBurn for 10.3.x for support.
- If you are using Mac OS X 10.2.8, you will need PatchBurn for 10.2.8 for support.
- If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.2, the latest version 10.4.11 is a free update we recommend installing.
- This drive is not supported under Mac OS 9 or earlier.
External Case Dimensions
- 6.3 in (D) x 11.3 in (W) x 3.1 in (H)
(16.00 cm x 28.70 cm x 7.87 cm)
Enclosure Weight
- 4.0lbs (1.81kg)
Operating Environment:
Temperature
- (operating) 5°C - 55°C (41°F - 131°F)
- (non-operating) -40°C - 65°C (-40°F - 149°F)
Relative Humidity
- (operating) 8% - 90% RH (Non-condensing)
- (non-operating) 5% - 95% RH (Non-condensing)
Shock
- (operating) 65G 2ms
- (non-operating) 175G 2ms
Warranty
OWC 1 Year Solution Warranty
View more information about the OWC 1 Year Solution warranty
LG Super-Multi Specs:
General
Drive Type
Internal DVD/CD Writer
Form Factor
5.25" Desktop
Interface
SATA
Loading Mechanism
Tray
Bezel Color
Black
Buffer Memory
2MB
Mounting Orientation
Horizontal / Vertical
Manufacturer Model Number
GH24LS70
RoHS Compliant
Yes
Physical
Height (max)
41.3mm (1.6")
Width (max)
146.0mm (5.7")
Length (max)
165mm (6.5")
Weight (typical)
0.80kg (1.76lbs.)
Maximum Read Speeds
DVD-RAM
12X
DVD-R
16X
DVD+R
16X
DVD-R (Dual Layer)
12X
DVD+R (Dual Layer)
12X
DVD-RW
12X
DVD+RW
12X
DVD-ROM
16X
DVD-ROM (Dual Layer)
12X
CD-ROM
48X
CD-R
48X
CD-RW
40X
Maximum Write Speeds
DVD-RAM
12X
DVD-R
24X
DVD+R
24X
DVD-R DL
12X
DVD+R DL
16X
DVD-RW
6X
DVD+RW
8X
CD-R
48X
CD-RW
32X
Capacity
Data Capacity
8.5GB : DVD General Use Double Layer
4.6GB : DVD General Use
700MB : 79 minute CD
650MB : 74 minute CD
550MB : 63 minute CD
4.6GB : DVD General Use
700MB : 79 minute CD
650MB : 74 minute CD
550MB : 63 minute CD
Disk Labeling
Disc Labeling
Yes
Disc Label Type
Lightscribe
Disc Labeling Time
20min(Draft mode) - 36min(Best Quality)
Pixel Resolution
600 DPI
Track Resolution
860 TPI
Linear Velocity
0.325 m/sec
Laser Power
40 mW
Label Colors Available
mono, single color
Performance
Access Time
DVD-ROM: 130ms typ.
CD-ROM: 110ms typ.
CD-ROM: 110ms typ.
Supported Formats
DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, Light Scribe DVD±R, Light Scribe CD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I(FMV), CD-Extra, CD-TEXT
Reliability
Warranty
System Requirements
Mac
Compatible with any Mac Pro system with a SATA interface. The 'Woodcrest' or 'Harpertown' Mac Pro uses an IDE interface and is not compatible with this drive.
DVD Player Support:
Mac OS X 10.3 (all versions) - DVD player works perfectly
Mac OS X previous to OS X 10.3 - DVD player not supported
Mac OS 9 or earlier - DVD player not supported
DVD Player Support:
Mac OS X 10.3 (all versions) - DVD player works perfectly
Mac OS X previous to OS X 10.3 - DVD player not supported
Mac OS 9 or earlier - DVD player not supported
PC
Compatible with any PC system running Windows 2000 or later with a SATA drive interface. Please see your burning software application manufacturer's website for specific support of this drive mechanism.
Environment
Operating Temperature
5° C to 45° C
Non-Operating Temperature
-30° C to 60° C
Operating Humidity
15% to 80% R.H.
Non-Operating Humidity
10% to 90 % R.H.
OWC Notes:
Manufacturer provided specifications for Other World Computing p/n MRF82SD24LSB
- At this time, there is no native support for this drive when using earlier versions of Mac OS X. Patching this drive for support under earlier versions of Mac OS X is possible using Christian Moller's PatchBurn Software.
- Requires disabling of hard disk sleep in Mac Pro Systems to prevent drive from disappearing during sleep. To disable hard disk sleep go to the Apple --->System Preferences ---> Energy Saver and uncheck "Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible."
Software
OWC Disc Labeling Software Bundle for Mac OS X
All the software you need to label your finished discs on your Mac! Includes: LightScribe System Software, LightScribe Simple Labeler & Smile On My Mac: DiskLabel Full Version! With DiscLabel you can create, print, & share CD labels, jewel case inserts, and DVD covers that look truly professional.... a $35.95 value!View detailed LightScribe Simple Labeler info | View detailed Smile On My Mac: DiskLabel info
Dragon Burn Blu-ray/DVD/CD Authoring Software for Mac OS X 10.4 or later
Dragon Burn enables Macintosh computer users to quickly and easily begin producing audio, data, mixed-mode CDs, DVDs, and BDs (Blu-ray Discs).
Dragon Burn's Multi-Burning engine allows users to simultaneously write multiple CDs, DVDs, and BDs from single or multiple sorces.
It also fully supports the newest internal and external drives. View detailed software info
Prosoft Engineering® Data Backup 3 for Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later
Backup Made Easy. Data Backup makes it easy to backup to FireWire and USB drives, network drives, CDs
and even DVDs. Make schedules so you don't need to 'think' about backing up... It does it for you.
A $59.00 Value! View detailed software info, or click here to purchase software separately from solution
NovaStor NovaBACKUP® Solution 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. Built-in support for hundreds of the most popular storage devices and
a step-by-step backup and restore wizard makes NovaBACKUP extremely easy to use. Requires Windows 2000 or later.A $49.95 Value! View detailed software info
Reviews
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"Editor's Choice 2007"
— Jonathan Barkey, Popular Photography
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"If you are looking for the uber external DVD drive for burn and read, including Blu-ray, this is the one to beat."
— Chris Pirillo
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"Easy setup...We really dig this drive!"
— Charles Fulton, Videomaker
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"Posted the fastest times in our DVD+R DL burning test."
— James Galbraith, IDG News Service
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"I would say this is a definite buy."
— Kent Salas, DailyBulletin.com
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"Excellent"
— Heath McKnight, Digital Video Editing
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"Provides industry leading burn speeds for standard and Blu-ray optical media."
— David A. Saraceno, LAFCPUG
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"This drive is a great performer."
— Niko Coucouvanis, MacAddict
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"The OWC Mercury Pro is a decent value."
— Jeffy Milstead, Macworld
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"Very professional enclosure... Every single kind of input & output that you would want."
— Tim Robertson, MyMac Podcast
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"Performance is excellent. The Mercury Pro Blu-ray will smother you in extras."
— Final Verdict - Excellent, PC Gamer
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"One of the more affordable external Blu-ray drives on the block."
— Cisco Cheng, PC Magazine
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"Simple to setup...this drive works great! No complaints."
— Terry White, Terry White's Tech Blog
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