INTERWEB
INTERWEB Replacement
Bottom line: The INTERWEB Replacement 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
- ✓ SMART-BURN helps prevent buffer underrun error to provide the best burning quality
- ✓ Backed by INTERWEB'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
INTERWEB Replacement for LiteOn SHM-165H6S ATAPI/E-IDE Half-Height Internal DVD+/-RW Combo DVD Burner Drive with Lightscribe
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored INTERWEB Replacement using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. INTERWEB'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
- ATAPI / E-IDE half-height internal DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD+/-R9, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM combo drive
- SMART-BURN helps prevent buffer underrun error to provide the best burning quality
- SMART-X adjusts data extraction rate to the fastest allowable speed
- ABS system reduces vibration and noise during recording and reading
- Support Double Layer DVD+ / - R9 Recording Function
Full Specifications
| Brand | INTERWEB |
|---|---|
| Model Number | SHM-165H6S-RETB |
| Mfr Part Number | SHM-165H6S-RETB |
| Special Feature | Over Burning |
| Vibration/Rumble | Yes |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Data Transfer Rate | 21.6 megabytes_per_second |
| Enclosure Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| Hardware Interface | IDE |
| Additional Features | Over Burning |
| Warranty Description | 1 year warranty |
| Customer Package Type | Drive Only |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | 16x |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 |
| Optical Storage Write Speed | 16x |
| Full listing title | INTERWEB Replacement for LiteOn SHM-165H6S ATAPI/E-IDE Half-Height Internal DVD+/-RW Combo DVD Burner Drive with Lightscribe |
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INTERWEB Replacement for LiteOn SHM-165H6S ATAPI/E-IDE Half-Height Internal DVD+/-RW Combo DVD Burner Drive with Lightscribe is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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