Product Information for model: CRW4416SX

Description: Exteternal CD-RW Media Read 16x / Write 4x / Re-Write 4x Speed

FEATURES

CRW4416SX

The CRW4416SX is the answer to your data storage, back-up and transfer needs. No other storage medium is so cost-effective. No other medium can be read by 200 million computers world wide. And no other medium lets you record music and play it back on your stereo or in your car. Yamaha sets the standard for CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) drives.Yamaha quality, reliability, speed, features, bundled software and reputation are just a few of the resons why.

Buffer

The generous 2 MB buffer virtually eliminates buffer underrun, saving you time and wasted media.

Rapidlinked (TM) Packet Writing

Add files to a CD one at a time with drag and drop, floppy-disk-like ease.

Flash ROM

Update your CD-RW drive operating system quickly and easily.

Tray Loading

With the convenient tray loading machanism, there is no need to search formissing caddies.

16X Read Speed

This CD-RW can easily replace your current CD-ROM drive.

ReWriteable

The ultimate data storage solution, the CRW4416SX is a 3-in-1 drive. Use it with CD-R (write once) media, CD-RW (rewriteable) media, or as a CD-ROM drive. Choose CD-R media for archiving and distribution of data. Or pick CD-RW media for back-up.

Music

Do you have recordings never released on CD? Enjoy that music again by compiling your favorite songs and creating an audio CD*. Or record your own original music to CD (* some recorded formats require software available separately).

Images

Photographs are notorious memory hogs; one PhotoCD scan can take up to 72MB without blinking an eye. Save your images on CD and free your disc space for other files.

Backup/Archive

For just pennies per megabyte you can back-up to CD-R. It's the least expensive way to save critical information. And, unlike other backup media, with CD-R you have instant access to your data.

Distribute/Transfer

Send multimedia presentations and catalogs (with high-resolution images and CD-quality sound) to anyone. Move up to 650 MB of data to your field sales force or send big graphics files to a service bureau. With CD-R you don't need to worry about media compatibility; there are nearly 200 million CD-ROM drives in use throughout the world.

Adaptec (R) Easy CD Creator (TM) PC

Copy music or data and record to virtually any CD format. Backup important files using the ease "Explorer" interface or compile your favorite music from your own LPs, cassettes and other sources (requires a soundcard). This software supports data, audio, mixed mode, video CD and CD Extra formats.

Adaptec Direct CD (TM) PC

The PC software that makes Yamaha CD-RW as easy to use as a hard disk. Drag and drop files, rename files, delete files and create new directories right on a CDs-R or CD-RW disc. You can even save files from your word processor, spreadsheet or other application directly to CD.

Adobe (R) PhotoDeluxe (TM) Business Edition

Easily import and enhance photos for print and web and quickly produce professional marketing materials. Follow the step-by-step activities for scanning and retouching photos, adding special effects, creating direct mail flyers, displays, banners, certificates and more. Hundreds of professionally designed templates help you look better than ever.

Adobe (R) PageMill (TM)

Now you can create full-featured Web pages without having to know a thing about HTML or URLs. That's because with Adobe PageMill software, it's a simple, drag-and-drop operation. From creating or importing your text and images, to adding audio, video and animation, what you see is truly what you get!

CD Labeling Software

Includes a label applicator and software - with interactive templates and clip art - to help you create professional-looking labels on your laser or inkjet printer!

Requirements PC Running Windows (TM)

Fast hard disk - average access time less than 19 ms, and a transfer rate of 700KB/sec. or better; Included software requires Windows '95 or Windows NT 4.x

Adaptec (R) Toast (TM) Macintosh

The most acclaimed CD duplication software for Macintosh computers; Toast combines the power of multiple formats with the legendary Macintosh ease. And it gives the ability to create cross-platform CDs so those on a PC can read discs created on the Macintosh (Included with CRW4416SX and CRW4260txPM only)

Other Software

Yamaha CD-RW drives are supported by dozens of other CD recording programs as well.

Acclaim

Yamaha CD recorders have received rave rewiews since they were introduced. Awards include: New Media Magazine 'Hyper Award' and' Awesome' rating, Imaging Magazine 'Product of the Year', CD-ROM Magazine 'Technology of the Year', PC Computing 'Best 4-Star', Boot Magazine 'Kick Ass' award as "the best CD-R drive we have ever used."

* Features, Specifications and Accessories subject to change without notice