Introduction

Blazing Fast CD Creation and Easy Portability

Featuring convenient USB 2.0 connectivity, the CD-RW Blaster® External 52.32.52x lets you create CDs at stunning speeds, with solid reliability and from just about anywhere! The innovative and sleek design makes it easy to bring the CD-RW Blaster® External 52.32.52x with you on the road, allowing you and your friends to enjoy super fast writing of CD-Rs at 52X and CD-RWs at 32X. Compliance with USB 1.1 will ensure that you can use CD-RW Blaster® External 52.32.52x on older computers as well.

Easy-to-use bundled software helps you effortlessly create, record and back-up your own CDs by simple drag-and-drop actions to CD-RW or CD-R discs.

CD-RW Blaster® External 52.32.52x features buffer underrun error protection that ensures smooth CD recording by detecting and instantly resolving any potential data transfer interruptions so you'll get flawless CD writing performance everytime! With CD-RW Blaster® External 52.32.52x, backing up software, archiving data or distributing large files on CD-R or CD-RW discs have just gotten easier and faster than ever before!

Feature

Excellent portable performance

Installing a CD-RW drive is no longer a complicated process since you no longer have to deal with opening up your PC for installation or provide for an available drive bay. Just simply connect CD-RW External 52.32.52x to any USB port and you're ready to run. Being portable, you'll also be able to share CD-RW External 52.32.52x with your friends, colleagues and schoolmates.

Buffer underrun error protection feature

Buffer underrun occurs when the PC cannot deliver data fast enough while recording, resulting in a defective CD. This may be caused by a slow PC, through multi-tasking and/or other system-related issues. With buffer underrun protection, your success rate of creating CDs is dramatically increased even if you're multi-tasking.

Back-up and archive important data and CD titles

Performing routine back-up using expensive and proprietary media can be costly and inconvenient to access. By using CD-RW External 52.32.52x , you can save both time and money as it uses affordable CD-R and CD-RW media that can be read by standard CD-ROM drives.

Create music and digital audio compilations

CD-RW External 52.32.52x enables you to compile music tracks stored as MP3s , WMAs, WAVs and other formats. Download the latest digital audio files from the Internet or record your favorite music CD tracks and create your own personal music compilations.

Specifications

• USB interface*
• Maximum recording speed of up to 52x for CD-R and up to 32x for high-speed CD-RW with USB 2.0 connection
• 2MB buffer
• USB 1.1 Compatible*
• Buffer underrun error protection feature
• Front panel headphone jack, volume control, busy indicator and close/eject button
• Back panel connector: one USB Series "B" Receptacle Interface, Power Connector, Power Switch and Audio Output (2 x RCA)
• Reads various disc types including: CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo CD®, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD, CD Extra and CD TEXT
• Supports disc-at-once, track-at-once, multi-session and packet writing modes

Transfer speeds shown are the maximum attainable in testing under specific configurations. Results may vary depending on media, processor speed, operating system used, as well as, other system-related issues.

* Under USB 1.1, maximum recording speed is limited to 4x for CD-R and CD-RWM

Requirements

• 450MHz Intel® Pentium® II Processor (600MHz Recommended)
• 64MB RAM
• 150MB available hard drive space for software installation
• 1GB or more available hard drive space is recommended for CD recording
• Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me & Windows XP
• Onboard USB port or USB PCI Host Card (Series "A" Receptacle)