LG Electronics GSA-4163B 16X Super-Multi Triple Format DVD Writer

by LG

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007LXR6G
• Item model number: GSA-4163B
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #48 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Components > Internal Optical Drives > Internal CD Drives
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 21, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The GSA-4163B Super-Multi triple-format internal DVD drive from LG Electronics gives you an incredible 16x maximum DVD burn speed and 5x DVD-RAM writing. And you'll never have to worry about compatibility, since this drive is compatible with all DVD formats: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM. What's more, it also supports dual-layer DVD+R (8.5 GB). Its rear-panel E-IDE/ATAPI interface provides plug-and-play convenience.

Now you can store almost 4 hours of video, hundreds of MP3 files, and gigs of original music, photos, or data, and burning your media will be faster and easier than before. The recorder also performs burns on rewritable media at 8x for DVD+RW and 6x for DVD-RW and up to 40x for CD-R and 24x for CD-RW. With the DVD "plus" format, you'll enjoy full compatibility with most DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives.

DVD+RW discs require no finalizing: you can record, eject, and play them with minimal fuss, thanks to "background formatting." This feature, which lowers total burning time, is an advantage over the "dash" formats. Other DVD+RW advantages include on-disc content editing and multisession writing. DVD-RAM's superb access times make it ideal for non-linear editing on your PC. Find out for yourself which format will work best for you--this drive will work with all of them.

The GSA-4163B's 2 MB buffer uses SuperLink buffer-underrun error protection to ensure accurate burns every time. Supplied software consists of Ahead's Nero (CD/DVD recording software), Nero BackItUp (back-up software), Cyberlink PowerProducer Gold2 (DVD authoring tool), and Cyberlink PowerDVD (DVD playback software). Burn fast, burn right with the LG GSA-4163B.

What's in the Box
DVD drive, software CDs, a 2-drive IDE cable, an audio cable, mounting screws, and a user's manual.

Product Description

Internal ATAPI 16x Triple-format DVD Writer drive with support forDouble-Layer discs (8.5GB).Introducing GSA-4163B, the latest LG Super Multi Triple format drive. With an incredible 16X max DVD-R, DVD+R burn speed, and 5X DVD-RAM, you will never have to worry about compatibility because this drive is compatible with all DVD formats.It supports Double Layer DVD+R(8.5GB) and has CD-R/-RW speeds of 40x24x40. Burn Fast, Burn Right, Burn All with the LG GSA-4163B. Includes OEM Drive and Software. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------INTERFACE/BUS- E-IDE/ATAPITRANSFER RATE- Write : CD-RW : 24x, 16x, 10x,4x CD-R: 40x, 32x, 24x, 16x, 8x, 4x DVD+R : 16x, 12x, 8x, 4x, 2.4x DVD+RW : 8x, 4x, 2.4x DVD-R : 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x DVD-RW : 6x, 4x, 2x, 1x DVD+DL : 4x, 2.4x DVD-RAM : 5x, 3x, 2xRead : CD-ROM/CD-R: 40x Max. CD-RW : 40x Max. DVD+R/+RW : 10x Max./8x DVD-R/RW : 10x Max./8x DVD-RAM : 5x Max. DVD-ROM : 16x Max.Burst Rate: 16.6MB/sec (PIO Mode 4 or Multi-DMA Mode 2) 33.3MB/sec (Ultra DMA Mode 2) ACCESS TIME - DVD-ROM: 145ms (Typical)DVD-RAM: 165ms (Typical)CD-ROM : 125ms (Typical) CACHE BUFFER - 2MB with SuperLink for Buffer Underrun Protection LOADING - Motorized TrayDISC SIZES - Supports Standard CD 12cm and 8cm. Supports DVD-RAM: Non-cartridge, Type2 (disc removable) cartridge, Type 4 (disc removable) cartridge.CONTROLS - Front Panel: Load/Eject, Busy LED, Emergency Eject pinhole.Rear Panel : Power, EIDE/ATAPI connector, Mode selector jumper, Audio Output.DISC FORMATS - Supports DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-Text, CD-R (Orange Book Part 2), and CD-RW (Orange Book Part 3), Supports Ultra Speed Disc Media, Reads Photo CD (Single and Multi- Session), Reads CD-I and Video CD.WRITE METHOD - Disc at Once, Session at Once, Track at Once, Variable Packet Writing, Fixed Packet Writing, Multi-Session. FRONT PANEL - Load/Eject, Busy LEDEmergency Eject pinholeREA...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent drive! Five thumbs up :), March 20, 2005

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Emil (Brooklyn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LG Electronics GSA-4163B 16X Super-Multi Triple Format DVD Writer (Personal Computers)

I heard so much about Pioneer DVD burners that the first drive I bought was Pioneer 1x drive DVR-104. I never liked it, because it would give me discs with errors from time to time. And it made horrible noise while reading CDs!

So, a few weeks ago I wanted to upgrade and I got.. well Pioneer again! I thought that was just one problematic drive. I got DVR-109 this time. Stay AWAY from that drive! I had 3 types of media and it would only burn them at 1x! So I got rid of the Pioneer DVR-109. And finally bought this LG SGA 4153B drive, I read many good things about it, but after the Pioneer experience was somewhat skeptical. This drive is GREAT! So far I only had 2x media to test it with: TDK, and two no-name brands. All were labeled as 2x and I was able to burn them as such. After burning each I set the Nero to verify and all passed. Movie was tested on Apex and Sony standalone DVD players without any glitches. This drive actually carries its logo proudly on the front, unlike the Pioneer which didn't specify the brand anywhere on the drive at all.

Also couple of words on operation of the LG GSA 4163B. When reading DVDs it is very quiet, so it is perfectly suitable for watching movies. Eject/close operation is very smooth and the drive bay doesn't slap like in the cheaply-made drives. I think this says something about this drive's overall construction. Reading CDs is also smooth. You can hear them spinning but not in an intruding way.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, using Linux, October 26, 2005

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R. Gritzo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG Electronics GSA-4163B 16X Super-Multi Triple Format DVD Writer (Personal Computers)

I am probably the minority here, but I live 100% MS free, and run all my stuff on Linux. Specifically, I am using Mandrake (now Mandriva) version 10.1 on this machine. This drive worked right out of the box, recognized as a standard IDE drive, and k3b (my cd/dvd burning app of choice) recognized and setup for this drive with no hitch. Have burned a number of CD's and DVDs (write once, Data only) without any problems.

have not tried any r/w media or burned any multimedia stuff (movies, audio cds etc), but am quite happy so far with the drive.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Burner Around!!!, October 8, 2005

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Tina (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LG Electronics GSA-4163B 16X Super-Multi Triple Format DVD Writer (Personal Computers)

This is one great little DVD Writer. It does everything... and does it well. It is so quiet that you don't even know it's running and I have had no problems whatsoever with it. The actual burn time is usually less than 5 minutes. Super speedy and dependable. I highly recommend it!