Stretching out its product line, the maker of wired & wireless networking, storage and memory devices – Buffalo Inc. has launched its new high performance portable DVD drive in India. Buffalo has claimed that the easy-to-carry MediaStation 8x Portable DVD Writer is the best choice for the price-conscious people looking for high quality in cheaper prices.

According to Buffalo, the new 8x DVD drive comes equipped with Nero Data Writing software suit and CyberLink DVD software suit for Windows. The new DVD drive, featuring writing software's and cyber link data, offers perfect compatibility and support to windows XP and windows Vista.

Hiroo Kanbe, Country Manager, Buffalo India, said, "With PC penetration today reaching almost every household and becoming an integral part of not only work but also entertainment, the range of new optical devices like Buffalo's portable DVD drive will act as a catalyst for users to use the PC more effectively."

The 141 x 23 x 155 mm sized new 8x DVD drive is specially known for its easy storage, easy backup and easy transport capabilities. The drive weighing 360g is specifically suited to small to medium sized businesses, particularly for those who are often moving, besides entertainment inside or outside home. Of curse, the powerful and dependable drive.

The specifications of the new 8x DVD drive include— Port Type - USB 2.0; Power Consumption - 7.5W; Power Supply - AC 100V-240V 50/60 Hz; and Client OS Support - Windows Vista /XP/2000.

The new 8x DVD drive’s Read/Write Max Speeds are—
•    DVD-R - 8x Read/Write (SL), 6x Read/Write (DL)
•    DVD-RW - 6x Read/Write
•    DVD+R - 8x Read/Write (SL), 6x Read/Write (DL)
•    DVD+RW - 6x Read/8x Write
•    DVD-RAM - 5x Read/Write
•    CD-R - 24x Read/Write
•    CD-RW - 24x Read/Write

The new 8x DVD drive is compactly designed with the cubic volume reduced by 23%. The glossy bodied drive is available in both black and white models. Supported by two years warranty and toll-free technical help, the new Buffalo 8x DVD drive is available in the market at an estimated street price of Rs. 6,300.