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  1. October 6th, 2003, 02:37 AM #1
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    DVD speed

    When we talk about DVD speed, what does mean 16x?
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    This is the maximum speed at which the drive reads data from a DVD disc. The read speed determines the data transfer rate. For example a 2X drive provides a 2.7MB/sec maximum transfer rate; a 4.8X drive provides a 6.536MB/sec rate; and a 5X drive provides a 6.74MB/sec rate.
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    OK, that means 16x makes21.6Mbsec
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    DVD FAQ - [4.2] What are the features and speeds of DVD-ROM drives?
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