HP dvd840e Super Multi DVD
Writer (EX538AA#ABA), HP EX534AA#ABA DVD+R LightScribe mv1.2 Media
(16x, 4.7GB, 25-pack spindle)
HP dvd840e Super Multi DVD Writer
(EX538AA#ABA)
Easily preserve, edit and share up to 8.5GB of video, photos, and
multimedia presentations on one double-layer1
disc—and quickly store, back up, and transport files on DVDs and
CDs. This external, high-speed Super Multi drive features DVD±R/±RW
and DVD-RAM read/write, plus ±R double-layer capability. And the
dvd840e has a newly upgraded version (1.2) of LightScribe2
direct disc labeling!

Quick storage for more stuff
- Quickly record to all major formats: ±R/±RW, DVD-RAM,
CD-R/RW
- Record double-layer DVDs at up to 8x, recordable DVDs
at up to 16x, rewritable DVDs at up to 8x, and DVD-RAMs at up to
5x
- Transfer hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then
show in your living room
- Back up critical files on DVD-RAM discs
- Get excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and
players
- Store more: the DVD writer is a PC and laptop personal
storage device
Cool labeling and more
- Give CDs and DVDs a neat, professional look without
ink, pens, or paper labels: with HP's LightScribe feature, you
simply burn your data, flip the disc, and burn on a precise,
silkscreen-like label
- Use the included software to edit video, organize
photos, create slide shows, back up data, and create personalized
label designs
- Surprise family and friends with slide shows and home
movies preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with your own
personal touch
- Rely on HP's high-quality testing standards for
compatibility and quality results
- Compatibility: desktop and notebook PCs
Award-recognized support
- Get peace of mind with the one-year limited warranty
- Rely on HP's renowned Total Care service and support,
which J.D. Power and Associates has recognized as consistently
providing "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience"
- Get answers to your product questions toll-free, 24 x 7,
by calling the HP support line
1. Also compatible with single-layer DVDs; storing 8.5GB on one
DVD requires double-layer media, sold separately.
2. LightScribe labeling requires LightScribe media.
Write Speed
DVD+R up to 16X (CAV); DVD+RW up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD-R up to 16X (CAV);
DVD-RW up to 6X (ZCLV); DVD+R Double Layer up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD-R
Dual Layer up to 4X (CLV); CD-R up to 40x (CAV); CD-RW up to 32x (ZCAV)
Rewrite Speed
8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 32x CD-RW
Read Speed
CD-ROM up to 40x (CAV); DVD-ROM up to 16x (CAV)
Compatibility
Write media: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R
DL, DVD-RW, LightScribe CD-R, LightScribe DVD+R media, 4.7 GB
single-sided/9.4 GB double-sided DVD-RAM (2.6 GB single-sided/5.2 GB
double-sided media not supported) Device read media compatibility:
DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,
DVD-Video, 4.7 GB single-sided/9.4 GB double-sided DVD-RAM (2.6 GB
single-sided/5.2 GB double-sided media not supported), CD-R, CD-RW,
CD-DA, CD Extra, CD-ROM (Mode 1 - Yellow Book), CD-ROM/XA & CD-I
Ready (Mode 2/Form 2 ? Green Book), Photo-CD (single and
multi-session), VCD, CD-Text
System requirements
Windows XP/2000 Professional SP4, Windows Professional x64
edition, and Windows Server 2003; 800MHz Pentium III processor or
equivalent, 1.6GHz Intel Pentium IV processor or equivalent
recommended,128MB RAM (256 MB recommended for video editing), Hard
disk space: 1GB free for included software, 10GB for DVD creation
(18GB free for double layer); 1024 x 768 video resolution with a
minimum of 16-bit color required for DVD authoring and editing; USB
2.0 interface and available port on PC.
Software
Nero Software Suite (for DVD authoring, writing, editing and
backup); SureThing (for LightScribe labeling), CyberLink PowerDVD
(for DVD playback)
HP EX534AA DVD+R LightScribe mv1.2 Media (16x, 4.7GB, 25-pack
spindle)
No permanent marker required! Now you can put personalized,
silkscreen-quality labels directly on these 16x DVD+R LightScribe1
discs, which each store up to 120 minutes of video. After you burn a
disc, just flip it, reinsert it, and presto—add your own text,
photos, and graphics. It's that simple.
Features:
• Store up to 120 minutes of video on each roomy (4.7GB) disc
• Preserve high-quality digital video on these portable discs
• Get greater media durability over VHS tapes: 30 years vs. 7 to 10
years
• Get better-looking labels—and get them faster—with the new and
improved media version (1.2) of LightScribe Media software |