Ricoh CD-RW 8x4x32 Drive

by Ricoh

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SV5A
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Ricoh MP7080 CD-R/RW internal drive features 8x write, 4x rewrite, and 32x read speeds. For those who want to record MP3 music and create customized CDs, the Ricoh MP7080 serves as a powerful recording studio. It is also useful for multimedia and interactive CD authoring, backup and archiving, storing and updating graphic files, and exchanging large data files.

The Ricoh MP7080 has a 4 MB buffer memory that achieves stable writing to avoid buffer underrun. It supports packet writing, track-at-once, multisession, and disc-at-once write methods. A high-power laser diode and improved pulse strategy enable high-speed CD-R writing. While reading data, the drive monitors noise errors caused by scratches or other imperfections. If an error is detected, the Ricoh MP7080 will retry its read operation at maximum speed.

The accompanying software bundle includes Adaptec Easy CD Creator and DirectCD, enabling you to customize your discs. All the necessary cables and connectors, as well as a start-up guide, are included.

Ricoh offers a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great on Windows 2000, you should buy it, May 26, 2000

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"modestominnesota" (Modesto, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ricoh CD-RW 8x4x32 Drive (Personal Computers)

Since I bought this cd-rw, I had no problems at all. copies cd's real fast. writes audio and everything else with no problems. and I really like the speed. faster then what I use at work. I don't think you can find better price

44 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This baby's on fire!, May 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ricoh CD-RW 8x4x32 Drive (Personal Computers)

Ricoh's newest addition to the MediaMaster family is atop-of-the-line performer, exhibiting excellent read, write, andrewrite speeds. In CNET Labs' tests, the MP7080 was the speed demon of a group of 5. With an amazing average throughput score, the MP7080 more than doubled the speed of the nearest competitor, the Acer CRW8432A. Its read and write scores were equally impressive, securing the MediaMaster a place as one of the fastest drives on the market. The Ricoh's 4MB buffer size helps prevent underrun errors, which can interrupt or even abort the recording process. And with a price tag of only ( ), this Ricoh is a bargain! The MP7080 makes no excuses. Ricoh promises a fast and affordable CD-RW, and it delivers. The MP7080 is a great performer, like the MP9060 and the MP7040 before it. Ricoh skimped a little on the included software, but the sizzling speed far outweighs that shortcoming. This is a no-frills drive that will blow through almost any task you throw at it. END

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spinning inferno, July 4, 2000

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Alain Lipus - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ricoh CD-RW 8x4x32 Drive (Personal Computers)

This one could easily be called "The Devil Inside". :)) It is fast, very reliable and reads almost any CD you'll insert. If it won't read your disc, then it's surely so damaged nothing will read it again. One of my friends has a Mitsumi recorder and misburns approx. 10% of all discs. I haven't lost a single one in three months and have burned over 200 of them, therefore I think it is extremely reliable. It is quiet enough, comes with Nero software (which I find great) for burning and Ahead InCD for rewriting. The only painful thing is that Ricoh rewrites in UDF format, so if you are transferring data to another PC you'll have to install Ahead InCD there also. Nevertheless it is first class oven.