Philips DVDR16LS

When used with special CDs, a Lightscribe writer such as this Philips device uses a laser to write text and monochrome images on the top of the disc after it's been created.

This drive can write to CDs and DVDs, including double-layer discs. The box contains the drive, software and screws but no cables so unless it's replacing an existing drive, you'll need to invest in a cable.

Installation requires opening the PC case but optical drives are relatively easy to fit. No drivers are needed and installing the supplied Nero 6.6 Lightscribe Edition is simple.

The DVDR16LS won't leave you waiting around. A CD took just over three minutes and a DVD took eight minutes 20 seconds.

Creating the Lightscribe image on the CD took 17 minutes. However, if you already have a DVD writer, Lightscribe is not really reason enough to invest in a new one.

See also:

NEC ND-3540A

Multi-format internal DVD burner at a good price  28 Oct 2005

Philips DVDR16LSK

Burn professional-looking image labels onto your CD and DVD  17 Aug 2005

HP DVD 640i

Burn labels direct to optical media with this burner  11 Jul 2005

HP DVD640i

HP's first go at a DVD writer that can burn labels straight onto the disc  27 Jun 2005

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