Double-layer - BD-ROM - 4x BD - 12x DVD - 32x CD - Serial ATA - Internal - Black - Retail - MPN: DH4O1S08 See Product Details
Description
The Lite-On DH-4O1S is the perfect all-in-one disc reading device for most popular media formats including Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD discs. The drive's Serial ATA (SATA) interface eliminates potential information and performance bottlenecking by offering at least 150 MB/s information transfer rate. It reads BD-R/RE/ROM, Single-layer or Double-layer media at 4X maximum. Single Layer DVD±R or DVD-ROM can be read at 12X max, while Double Layer DVD±R and Single Layer DVD±RW can be read at 8X max. CD-R/RW/ROM has a maximum read speed of 32X.
Quick Glance
Type of Drive: DVD-Reader
Internal/External: Internal
Interface: 1 x 7-pin Serial ATA
Summary
Product Title: Lite-On DH-4O1S 4x BD-ROM Drive
Manufacturer: Lite-On
Power Score: 3.2 | 5 Reviews
Unit Type
Type of Drive: DVD-Reader
Internal/External: Internal
General
Load Type: Tray
Performance
Maximum BD Read Speed: 4x
Maximum DVD Read Speed: 12x
Maximum CD Read Speed: 32x
Interface Type: 1 x 7-pin Serial ATA
Cache Size: 8 MB
Dimensions
Height: 1.63 in
Width: 5.74 in
Depth: 7.09 in
Weight: 2.65 lbs
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Dual-Layer Media Support: Yes
Compatible Drive Bay Height: 1/2H
Strengths: Vista business recognised it instantly. Smooth play of every Netflix Blu-ray.
Weakness: Included PowerDvd software.
I already had PowerDVD (8?) on my computer for HD-DVD. This was a breeze to set up. PowerDVD does take 30 sec. to recognize the disc but that is OK. It has yet to hang up while playing the Blur-ray disc. It is an economical way to play HD movies on my HTPC. Had no need to update drivers etc. (Vista may have done some updating when I wasn't looking)
Strengths: Least expensive Blu-ray solution
Weakness: Drive was Dec 2007 manufacture. It came w/ OP53 firmware. Couldn't load CP56 firmware from Lite-On Global website. Dead after 1-day.
I actually thought Lite-On was a decent if not inexpensive drive maker. I'm wondering if my trust was misplaced. I bought this drive after reading the reviews. I knew some people had issues while others not. I've never had a problem flashing drive firmware, until now. Latest firmware from Lite-On Global site is CP56 (as of the time I write this). It is the ONLY version I could find on the web (I...
Strengths: Plays Blu-ray as advertised; price is competitive
Weakness: the bundled software is a bit limited (2-channel audio only) but is free. Also, be aware of the issues regarding HD video and audio playback before buying. Neither issue is due to the drive itself
Bought this for an HTPC build, and has been working fine so far. Like the last poster, my build was recent enough to not require a firmware update so I can't comment on the ease of that procedure. As I mention in the weaknesses section, you need to be aware of the requirements for playing HD audio or video on a computer before buying this (or any) drive. HD video will often require an HDCP...
Strengths: Currently the least expensive Blu-Ray drive; works
Weakness: Included PowerDVD only has 2 channel audio (which is fine with me considering the price); not a burner (which is also fine considering the price and how much blank Blu-Ray discs currently cost)
So far the drive itself has worked great. Mine came with the latest firmware, so I can't comment on the update process. The drive does take 30 seconds or so to start playing a Blu-Ray disc, but that may be the PowerDVD software and not the drive. I did run into a problem with the version of PowerDVD that's included, though. Newer Blu-Ray discs, such as 3:10 to Yuma, would not play. The built-in...
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Strengths: Simple to install, comes with serial cable
Weakness: Firmware update
The drive is good, quite and works as it should until it comes to some movies requires new firmware, this drive is just useless. I got an error while updating the firmware. The company technician couldn't help. Test the update of firmware over more than three computers, same issue. Drive not found, even it's just listed below. All new movies went blank. Power DVD can't play the movies if you are...
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