LaCie 301226U d2 DVD+/-RW LightScribe Desktop Burner

The LaCie d2 Desktop DVD±RW with USB2.0 and FireWire has the innovative LightScribe technology that allows you to burn silkscreen-quality labels directly onto CDs and DVDs with a laser instead of a printer.

LightScribe uses a combination of your CD or DVD drive, specially coated discs, and enhanced disc-burning software to produce professional labels. The result is an impressive iridescent image composed of art, text, or photos of your own creation.


LaCie 301226U d2 DVD+/-RW Desktop Burner w/LightScribe Features :

• FireWire and USB2.0
• Large 8.5GB DL storage capacity
• LightScribe direct-disc labeler
• Fast 20x write speed
• Easy burning software for PC and Mac users
• Lacie's 2 Year Limited Warranty

Create professional-quality, personalized DVDs with the included burning software – Easy Media Creator Suite 9 for Windows and Toast Basic for Mac. Even import video and audio footage from your DV camcorder and easily burn projects onto DVD discs. With LightScribe labeling technology, you can burn custom, silkscreen-quality labels directly onto your discs.

Back up valuable data, share photos, and archive MP3 libraries and MPEG-2 DVD video. With the ability to store digital data on CD or DVD media, this drive allows you to burn up to 8.5GB or more than two hours of theater-quality video on large-capacity DVD.


This all-in-one rewritable drive features USB 2.0 and FireWire ports for easy connection to almost any Mac or PC, and is compatible with Linux.
Features the fastest DVD record speed on the market in a sturdy design. Record professional-quality, personalized DVDs with the included authoring software for Windows or Mac. Import video and audio footage from your DV camcorder and burn projects onto DVD discs. Completed DVDs can then be played back on virtually any DVD player.

When volume production of professional looking discs is required, LaCie DVD±RW Drives provide a simple and cost-effective solution. The LightScribe Labeler software lets you simultaneously print labels on an unlimited number of LaCie LightScribe drives, chained together on a Mac. The management of printing queues is highly simplified by a user-friendly Mac interface.


What's included :
 LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive with LightScribe, USB 2.0 cable, FireWire 6-to-6 pin cable, Power supply, LaCie Utilities DVD-ROM with User Manual and software, Quick Install Guide.

LaCie 301226U d2 DVD+/-RW Desktop Burner w/LightScribe Specifications :

Item Number :     301226U    
Capacity :     8.5GB
DVD±R DL (double layer); 4.7GB DVD±R/RW; 700MB CD-R; 650MB CD-RW    
Interface :     Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire    
Technology :     DVD±R; DVD±RW; DVD±R DL; CD-R; CD-RW    
Digital Audio Extraction :     40x CAV    DVD speeds (Write, Rewrite, Read) :     DVD+RW Speeds: 20x8x16x
DVD-RW Speeds: 20x6x16x
DVD±R DL Speed: 8x
DVD-RAM Speed: 5x (read)    
CD speeds (Write, Rewrite, Read) :     CD-RW Speeds: 48x32x48x    
Writing Methods :     DVD-R: Disc-at-once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording
DVD-RW: Restricted overwriting
DVD+R: Incremental recording
DVD+RW: Random recording
CD-R/RW: Disc-at-once; Track-at-once; Session-at-once; Packet writing    
Disc Format :     CD: CD-ROM; CD-ROM XA; CD-DA; Photo CD; CD-R; CD-RW; CD-Extra; CD-Text
DVD: DVD-ROM; DVD+R; DVD-R (general use only); DVD+RW; DVD-RW; DVD-Video; DVD-R DL; DVD+R DL    
Access Time :     CD: 130 ms; DVD: 140 ms    

Dimensions (WxHxD) :     9.89 x 6.80 x 1.76 in. / 251.1 x 172.8 x 44.8 mm    
Weight :     3.09 lbs. / 1400 g    

Warranty :     2 Year Limited Warranty


System Requirements :     FireWire- or USB-equipped computer
Mac® OS X 10.3.9 / Linux-based system** / Windows® 2000, Windows XP, Windows VistaTM
Power PC G4 or higher, Mac Intel processor / Pentium IV processor or higher
Minimum 256MB of RAM    
Loading System :     tray    
Bundled Software :     Easy Media Creator Suite 9 with LightScribe Labeler (Windows)
Toast Basic (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later)
LaCie LightScribe Labeler For Mac (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later)
Easy Media Creator Suite 9 with LightScribe Labeler (Windows)
Toast 7 Basic (Mac OS 10.2.3 or later)
LaCie LightScribe Labeler For Mac (Mac OS 10.3.9 or later)
LaCie LightScribe Labeler For Linux** (free download at www.lacie.com)    

Comments :     1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible media capacity varies depending upon operating environment.
**K3b and LaCie LightScribe Labeler for Linux (4L) have been tested on Linux Mandriva 2006/Fedora Core 5/SUSE 10/Ubuntu 6.6 (software not included).
***Direct-disc labeling requires LightScribe CD/DVDs (not included). Full disc label printing might take up to 30 minutes.

Use of this drive to make unauthorized copies might require the permission of the copyright owner.
LaCie cannot be held responsible for the unlawful use of this device.    

What's included :     
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive with LightScribe;
USB 2.0 cable;
FireWire 6-to-6 pin cable;
power supply;
LaCie Utilities DVD-ROM with User Manual and software;
Quick Install Guide