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Internal 20X DVDrw (lightscribe + Super Allwrite) Black Retail
Bottom line: The HP Internal 20X DVDrw Black Retail is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Transfer hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then show on your TV
- ✓ Backed by HP's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Internal 20X DVDRW (LightScribe) w/DVDRAM
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored HP Internal 20X DVDrw Black Retail using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. HP's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- What's in the box? - Internal dvd940i drive with DVD+-R/+-RW with DVD+-R up to 20x, double layer recording, DVD-RAM read/write, and LightScribe direct disc labeling, Software CD including electronic user's guide, Quick-Start placemat, Getting Help guide, Installation screws, Software included - Nero 7 Essentials
- Record to all major formats (+-R/+-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW), plus use LightScribe, on a single drive
- Record double-layer DVDs at up to 8x, recordable DVDs at up to 20x, rewritable DVDs at up to 8x, and DVD-RAMs at up to 12x
- Transfer hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then show on your TV
- Get excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players, thanks to HP's testing standards
Full Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Form Factor | Internal |
| Media Speed | 20 multiplier_x |
| Model Number | DVD1040i |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Built-In Media | Internal DVD Drive, Nero 7 Essentials Software, User's Guide, Quick-Start Placemat, Getting Help Guide, Installation Screws |
| Mfr Part Number | 1040I |
| Special Feature | Lightscribe |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop Computers, Laptop Computers |
| Hardware Interface | SATA 3.0 Gb/s |
| Additional Features | Lightscribe |
| Hard Disk Interface | IDE |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Hard Disk Description | DVD Writer |
| Connectivity Technology | Serial ATA |
| Specific Uses For Product | Computer data storage and multimedia playback |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | 8x |
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