NEC ND-6100A Specifications 

Read Speed

DVD+R DL 2-5x (CAV)
DVD+R 3.3-8x (CAV)
DVD+RW 2-5x (CAV)
CD-R 10-24x (CAV)
CD-RW 10-24x (CAV)
DVD-ROM SL 3.3-8x (CAV) 
DVD-ROM DL 2-5x (CAV) 
DVD-R 3.3-8x (CAV) 
DVD-RW 2-5x (CAV) 
DVD-Video 2-5x (CAV) 
CD-ROM 10-24x (CAV) 
CD-DA 8-20x (CAV) 

Write Speed

DVD+R DL 2.4x (CLV)
DVD+R 3.3-8x (CAV)
DVD+RW 2.4-4x (ZCLV)
CD-R 10-24x (CAV)
CD-RW 8-16x (ZCLV)

Access Time
 
CD/DVD-ROM 130/160 ms 
Buffer size 2 MB

dotcomeddie,

Thanks for the specs on the NEC drive. I'll search on the internet for more information about that drive.  

My laptop has 8X DVD+RW +R writer.The dell part number is U4366.Is this a double layer write compatible drive?

Thanks

Corey,

               Is this drive available for sale as a spare part? Or is it for sale only with a system purchase. I got my XPS laptop a little over a month ago and now see they have a duel layer drive available. Any details when it will be available?

                                                                   Robert

The NEC ND-6100A that Dell is offering does have 2.4x DVD+R double-layer write capability. NEC also recently announced the ND-6500A (Available July 2004) which adds DVD-R/RW write capability. Hopefully Dell will replace the 6100A with that model.

MB

I have Questions...The Inspiron 5150 support the DVD+R/RW 8x....so what is the manufacturer?, the drive is NEC 6100A......  this drive support DL Write and what are the max speeds for +R, +RW, +R DL...because in your product specifications say 8x +R, 2 +RW only  and the NEC web site say 8X/4X/2x DL.... Thanks for your help....  JS