The HP 22x CD DVD RW Drive has a maximum read speed of 16x for DVDs and 48x for CDs. It also has a write speed of 8x for DVD+RW and 48x for CD-R which allows for quick data transfer and burning. With an average access time of 130 ms for both DVDs and CDs retrieving and accessing data is no longer time consuming. The HP 22x Double-Layer DVD-RW Drive integrates the all new LightScribe Technology which lets you write CDs and DVDs with silk-screen or customized labels. It also comes with an IDE PATA interface making it possible to install in most computers.