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INTERWEB Replacement for HP DVD840I Internal IDE 16x Super Multi DVD Writer Burner with LightScribe
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INTERWEB Replacement for HP DVD840I Internal IDE 16x Super Multi DVD Writer Burner with LightScribe

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

  • ✓ Lightscribe Support
  • ✓ 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 HP DVD840I Internal IDE 16x Super Multi DVD Writer Burner with LightScribeThis super multi drive offers high speeds, double-layer DVD', and the fastest LightScribe labeling available?. It lets users easily preserve, edit and share up to 8.5 GB of video, photos, and multimedia presentations on one double-layer disc - and quickly store, back up and transport files on DVDs and CDs. The dvd840i records double-layer DVDs at up to 8X, recordable DVDs at up to 16X, rewritable DVDs at up to 8X, and DVD-RAM at up to 5X.LightScribe is the innovative new disc-labeling system…

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

  • Lightscribe Support
  • IDE Interface
  • Write speed: DVD 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); DVD-RAM up to 5X (PCAV); CD-R up to 48x (CAV); CD-RW up to 32x (ZCAV)
  • Read speed: DVD-ROM up to 16X (CAV); CD-ROM up to 48x (CAV)

Full Specifications

BrandINTERWEB
Read speedDVD-ROM up to 16X (CAV); CD-ROM up to 48x (CAV)
Model NumberDVD840I
Mfr Part NumberHPDVD840I
Hardware PlatformPC
Data Transfer Rate21.6 megabytes_per_second
Hardware InterfaceEIDE
Warranty Description1 year warranty
Customer Package TypeBox
Optical Storage Read Speed16X
Cache Memory Installed Size2 MB
Optical Storage Write Speed16X

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