CenDyne CDICD00087 16x10x40 IDE CD-RW

by Cendyne

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 8 x 1.6 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005QFYI
• Item model number: CDICD00087
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

CenDyne's 16x10x40 internal EIDE CD-RW drive (PC only) stores up to 700 MB of data quickly and safely to CD-R and CD-RW discs. With speeds up to 40x read, 16x write, and 10x rewrite, and a quick disk-access time of 120 milliseconds, this drive can easily work as both your primary CD-ROM drive and backup device. Using a 2 MB buffer, the CenDyne is capable of disc-at-once, track-at-once, and packet-writing methods.

The drive uses an enhanced-IDE (ATAPI) interface to provide the fastest and best quality throughput to the rest of your computer for excellent digital copies of your files. The CenDyne is compatible with PCs and comes with the CenDyne CD Mastering software that allows you to write, rewrite, store, and transfer information to CD-R and CD-RW.

Requirements for the CenDyne include a Pentium 200 MHz or faster processor, Windows 98 or higher, 32 MB of RAM, 75 MB hard-disk space (for recording software), an available EIDE port (audio and data cable included), and an available 5.25-inch bay.

CenDyne provides a one-year parts-and-labor warranty on the 16x10x40 internal drive.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget the Name, It's a SWEET Burner!, October 24, 2001

By 

D. Willis (Clayton, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CenDyne CDICD00087 16x10x40 IDE CD-RW (Personal Computers)

I actually purchased my Cendyne 16x10x40 drive from somewhere else, but I thought a review here would be helpful to others. . .

First of all, don't be fooled by the name brand. Most (if not all) Cendyne products are "rebadged" from other manufacturers. In my case, a Lite-On LTR-16101B with Burn-Proof. It amazes me how Cendyne does not even put "Burn Proof" or anything similar on the box. Ok, I'll stop complaining. Models sold in Summer 2001 were Teac units. That said, you have a pretty good chance of getting a Lite-On.

So who is Lite-On? They are a large OEM manufacturer from Taiwan, and they make Buslink, Cendyne, and other manufacturer's CD Burners, DVD-ROMS, and more.

So on to the unit. Installation was a breeze. Just make sure you have an open 5.25" bay, a free IDE port, and a power connector. The unit is set as "slave" defaulted, b/c most people have another CD drive as master. My unit included Nero Burning ROM, which is superior to EZ CD Creator IMHO.

After installing the unit and software, MAKE SURE TO ENABLE DMA in the system control panel under "Devices". My first attempt to burn a 70 min CD took over 10mins! It was b/c the BurnProof was having to kick in. After DMA was enabled, it now takes 5mins for a 74min CD.

I have made about 10 backup CD-R's so far without a hitch. The BurnProof technology allows you to surf the net, open apps., etc, without worrying about "Buffer Underruns".

I have yet to test the unit's Digital Audio Extraction, but I've read reviews that it's fast. ...

Trust me, you won't be disappointed with this burner!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! Kickass!, January 15, 2002

By 

Joel Brightbill (Toyko, Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CenDyne CDICD00087 16x10x40 IDE CD-RW (Personal Computers)

I didn't buy mine here, but hopefully this will aid you in choosing a CDRW. First off I must say that this CDRW is tops on my list. The software included is NERO. Nero is so much better then Easy CD Creator, I have use both and found that Nero lets you have more options when it comes to burning anything you want onto both a CDR or CDRW disc. When it comes to the speed, how much time you have is what it really comes down to. I have found that 16X is fast enough for me for CDR's. As for CDRW's, 10X is plenty for burning backups. If you are into digital video, Nero has that covered too. The program lets you record video's onto a video cd format playable on most DVD players. What more could you ask for?

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, Easy to Install!, May 10, 2002

By 

J. Russo (Collegeville, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CenDyne CDICD00087 16x10x40 IDE CD-RW (Personal Computers)

Overall: Great Product
Pros: Burns quickly (granted, I'm running a AMD XP 1700 with DDR memory); easy install.
Cons: Good software; It's no Roxio but it gets the job done.