Product Description

HP external DVD writer with double-layer recording capability and LightScribe direct disc labeling reserves, edits and shares up to 8.5 GB on one double-layer DVD and burn customized labels directly to LightScribe discs. It records DVD+R DL at up to 8X, DVD-R DL at up to 4X and single-layer DVD+-R at up to 16X. LightScribe is the innovative new disc-labeling system that gives CDs and DVDs a neat, professional look without ink, pens, or paper labels. With LightScribe simply burn data, flip the disc over, and burn a precise, silkscreen-like label directly onto LightScribe CD or DVD. Full software suite for editing video, organizing photos, creating slideshows, backing up music and data, creating personalized label designs, and more Surprise family and friends with slideshows & home movies, digitally preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with personal touch & ready for playback Record hours of video onto DVD 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) Read Speed - DVD-ROM up to 16X (CAV), CD-ROM up to 40x (CAV) Minimum system requirements - 800 MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent, 128 MB RAM, 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, 1 GB free minimum for included software installation, 10 GB free for DVD video disc creation (18 GB free for double layer), Microsoft Windows XP & 2000 professional SP4 OS

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #69647 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Hewlett-Packard
• Model: HP740VE
• Dimensions: 5.00 pounds

Features

• Box contents - External dvd740e DVD Writer with double-layer recording and LightScribe direct disc labeling, Software CD including electronic user's guide, Quick-Start placement, USB 2.0 cable, Power supply. Software included - Nero Software Suite, SureThing (for LightScribe labeling), CyberLink PowerDVD (for DVD playback)
• Note - LightScribe labeling requires the use of LightScribe-compatible media
• LightScribe can't peel off or cause disc damage the way paper labels can, use text, photos, and even pre-set designs, for beautiful results
• Double-layer recording stores up to 8.5 GB of data, video, music, and more on one double-layer disc
• Easily archive family pictures and home videos on high-capacity digital media

Customer Reviews

Good Stuff
very helpful for keeping track of many digital pics, also helps catogorize with the lightscribe

HP 740VE External USB DVD+-R/RW Drive w/lightscribe
I have not yet tried the lightscribe in this device, but so far I have no complaints, it works great and is very easy to use.