This universal drive delivers four DVD formats in a single unit, By combining DVD+RW and DVD-RW formats, the LaCie d2 DL (double layer) DVD±RW Drive delivers greater creative versatility by eliminating the need to choose one format over another. This combination drive is also capable of writing to CD and DVD formats, which are compatible with nearly all existing DVD-Video players. Record professional-quality, personalized DVDs with your LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive and the included authoring software. Import video and audio footage from your DV camcorder, arrange your sequences, and burn projects onto DVD or CD-Video discs. Completed DVDs can then be played back on virtually any DVD player to share among family and friends. With new double layer DVD recording technology, the d2 DL DVD±RW Drive can be used to store nearly twice as much data as current DVD media -- 8.5GB on a single-sided double layer DVD disc. Save up to 16 hours of VHS video, 4 hours of high-quality MPEG-2 DVD video or up to 8.5GB of data, audio or images. Large-capacity, double layer DVD media (DVD+R9) is also ideal for backing up computer systems or archiving MP3 libraries on a single disc. Offering the fastest DVD record speed available the 16x4x12x record speeds in DVD-R and DVD+R formats. DCRW speeds are 32x24x32x Double layer is 4x. This internal drive easily connects to any Mac or PC, making it the most versatile drive available. Software includes Easy CD & DVD Creator, DVDMax2 Player, Toast lite