DVDRW with LightScribe technology, includes Nero 7 Essentials for DVD burning and playback & USB2.0 cable

HP's multiformat drive offers high speeds and double-layer recording, and it's LightScribe Version 1.2-ready for high-contrast LightScribe labelling. It lets users easily preserve, edit and share up to 8.5 GB of video, photos, and multimedia presentations on one double-layer disc - and quickly store, back up and transport files on DVDs and CDs. The dvd1040e records double-layer DVDs at up to 8X, recordable DVDs at up to 20X, rewritable DVDs at up to 8X, and DVD-RAM at up to 12X.

Compatible and versatile

Record to all major formats on one drive: ±R/±RW, DVD-RAM,CD-R/RW, and LightScribe.
Enjoy excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players.
Record hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then play it back in your living room.
Record and back up critical files on DVD-RAM.

The hottest technologies

Get the latest optical storage features in the HP dvd1040e.
Burn discs at high speeds.
Record to single- or double-layer DVDs, and now to DVD-RAM.
Burn labels directly to disc with the latest LightScribe technology.

LightScribe direct disc labelling

LightScribe is artistic: Create beautiful labels and burn them directly to your LightScribe discs.
LightScribe is easy: Just burn your CD or DVD, then flip the disc over and burn a label.
LightScribe can't peel off, get stuck, or cause disc damage the way paper labels can.
LightScribe direct disc labelling means no pens, no ink, no printer and no sticky labels.

Creative, fun and robust

Full software suite included-edit video, organize photos, create slideshows,
back up music and data, create personalized label designs, and more.
Surprise your family and friends with slideshows and home movies, digitally
preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labelled with your own personal touch and ready for playback.
Rely on HP's comprehensive testing standards for high compatibility and quality results.

 

Drive Performance

Write speed:

DVD+R up to 20X
DVD+RW up to 8X
DVD-R up to 20X
DVD-RW up to 6X
DVD+R Double Layer up to 8X
DVD-R Dual Layer up to 8X
DVD-RAM up to 12X
CD-R up to 48x
CD-RW up to 32x

Read speed:

DVD-ROM up to 16X
CD-ROM up to 48x

LightScribe labelling approximate times:(based on version 1.2 media)

 

Box contents

External DVD±R/±RW drive with DVD±R up to 20X, double-layer recording, DVD-RAM, and LightScribe direct disc labelling Software CD including electronic user's guide
Quick-Start placemat
Getting Help guide
Installation screws