LG GGW-H20L
Jayesh Limaye, May 12, 2008 1410 hrs IST
This hybrid drive can read all optical disc formats and create Blu-ray discs
Reads Blu-ray, HD DVD and all DVD formats and CDs, writes Blu-ray, DVD and CD
Slow in DVD writing, expensive
We've recently reviewed a Blu-ray reader -- just a reader. But if you want the real thing that's capable of writing to Blu-ray media and plays HD-DVDs, then things get more interesting. Well, all this is available in a single optical drive -- the LG GGW-H20L Super Multi Blue Blu-ray rewriter and HD DVD-ROM drive. Yes, this is what we are going to review today.
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LG GGW-H20L Super Multi Blue Blu-ray rewriter & HD DVD-ROM drive
SATA cable
4-Pin Molex to SATA power adapter cable
Manual
Mounting screws
Blank Blu-ray Disc (BD-RE SL)
CyberLink Hi-Def Suite
Including a BD-RE is a good idea because it gives you the taste of writing BD discs. However, LG didn't include an extra bezel or tray cover. Replacement bezels or tray covers let you alter and match the looks of the drive with your PC cabinet.
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I have been using this drive for almost 3 weeks now. It is very shocking that writing 25GB can be done in 41.20 mins. May I ask at what speed is this writing done? I have tried writing 16GB at 2x & it took 62 mins on the BD-RE provided. Please clarify this matter & do not mislead users by furnishing such wrong data.
by Viraf P Chinoy, Mumbai, on May 14, 2008 08:16 AM, Report abuse Reply
This Drive is available here in the States for a maximum of 300$ which amounts to roughly Rs.12,000. I used to pay a lot for Optical drives back in the late 90's into early 2000's in India and did notice that the CD-Writers market crashed around 03 and the DVD writer market much later. I would not have expected this trend to continue with BR-Writers but I am expecting it to fall by 2010. Although totally unrelated I just really wish the LCD market crashes to like Rs.8000 for Monitors between 20"-22"
by E-man, Chicago, on May 13, 2008 08:46 PM, Report abuse Reply
damn...now tht s somethin i wud want to add to specs!! tho...as d last line states...."not fer mere mortals...." TRUE....am willing to shell out 15K for a BR writer...not more...so god...I WANT COMPETITION!!
by Arijit, Del, on May 13, 2008 12:54 PM, Report abuse Reply
all recent LG drives are most silent drives including DVD drives and are very reliable.LG have included their secure disk software which can password protect cd/dvd/bd disks. recent LG DVD drives have comes with secure disk software.
by sachin, goa, on May 12, 2008 11:12 PM, Report abuse Reply
Very useful for all multimedia post production professionals. Would be easy to take a backup of their works.
by Marun, Chennai, on May 12, 2008 08:39 PM, Report abuse Reply
Useful for corporate backup operations.. dont see much scope in the home user segment at this pricing.
by Ismail, Bangalore, on May 12, 2008 03:38 PM, Report abuse Reply