The DVR-A08XL is capable of writing at speeds up to 16x on DVD-R and +R discs that are designed for this recording speed, as well as specified 8x media (for more information on specified 8x media visit www.pioneerelectronics.com). With 16x media not yet available, Pioneer’s DVR-A08XL is allowing customers to write on currently available 8x media at faster speeds by capitalizing on Pioneer’s over specification technology, a writing strategy designed to allow the A08XL to record at higher speeds with certain media. The double-layer technology extends data storage capacity on DVD recordable discs from 4.7 gigabytes to 8.5 gigabytes. The new drive is also dual format, which support DVD-R and DVD-RW disc formats as well as the +R and +RW formats to eliminate consumer confusion.

The DVR-A08XL, which records high-speed DVD-RW and +RW discs at up to 4x speed, and CD-R at up to 32x and CD-RW discs at up to 24x speed, will also feature Pioneer-developed Liquid Crystal Control System for precise recording onto the surface of discs that may be warped or slightly irregular, assuring optimum recording performance. Additionally, the drive features new, quiet drive technology, which reduces up to 75 percent of operating noise and vibration compared to previous models, making playback practically silent (corrected information). The DVR-A08XL will be available in black, silver and beige to match a wider variety of computer cases.

Pioneer’s double-layer drive comes bundled with software by Ulead®, that allows novice and savvy customers an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. The software package provided with the A08XL includes the following programs: