New Internal DVD Writers with 24X DVD Writing Speeds

Lite-On Announces New Internal DVD Writers
with 24X DVD Writing Speeds

Taipei, Taiwan - February 23, 2009 - Lite-On, a global leader of optical storage solutions, today announces a new line of internal DVD writers that deliver a maximum write speed of 24X on select DVD media, the fastest in the market. Select drives will also include Lite-On's own LabelTag and SmartErase technologies - unique labeling and data erasing features for DVDs and CDs.

Compared to similar devices in the market today, Lite-On's new internal writers offer the fastest DVD recording available with its DVD writing speeds of 24X. The iHAS624, available in Mid-May, will also feature both LabelTag and SmartErase - new Lite-On technologies designed for true power users who are concerned with more than just writing speeds. 

"PLDS is proud to manufacture the fastest 24X writers in the market, especially with included technologies such as LabelTag," said Gakin Chang, Marketing head at PLDS. "LabelTag provides a cost-effective and flexible method for professional disc labeling, a great solution for today's busy professional and people on-the-go."

LabelTag is a patented new feature that allows users to create a circular label on the data side of a standard DVD±R disc - no special media required. When burning the data, users can add a text and small picture that will be printed directly behind the data in the same session, and on normal recording speed. After labeling, all discs remain fully compatible with other playback devices.

SmartErase, which is included in all new 24X DVD writers, provides users with a permanent solution for erasing discs with confidential data. With SmartErase, users can be sure that private and sensitive data is securely erased and cannot be recaptured.

These new DVD writers will be available in the following versions:

For more product information, please visit www.liteonit.com.

About PLDS
PLDS (Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions) is a joint venture between Royal Philips Electronics and Lite-On IT Corporation that is responsible for the sales and marketing of Lite-On branded Optical Disc Drive (ODD) business. The combination of a strong R&D focus and access to enormous production capacity makes PLDS an industry leading company. PLDS is dedicated to excellence and devote best efforts to further expand innovative quality product offerings for the PC industry and strengthen its top global position in the ODD industry.