For Immediate Release asus launches the World’s Fastest Internal cd-rw drive The crw-5232as delivers fastest 52x cd-write/32x cd-reWrite/52x cd-rom taipei, Taiwan, October 27, 2003

ASUS Launches the World’s Fastest Internal CD-RW Drive

The CRW-5232AS incorporated innovative technologies including ASUS FlextraLink™, FlextraSpeed™, DDSS II and CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) writing strategy for a seamless fusion of flexibility, high-quality recording and reliable operation. FlextraLink™ prevents buffer underrun problems and eliminates the creation of unusable discs, while FlextraSpeed™ enhances accuracy and reliability when writing and rewriting across a broad range of certified media. Throughout the recording process, FlextraLink™ consistently keeps track of the data buffer status, whereas FlextraSpeed™ continously monitors the recording media and sets the most effective writing speed to ensure top-quality recording. Both ASUS proprietary technologies occupy minimal system resources, allowing the PC to remain fully operational and available for other applications even during the recording process.

The CRW-5232AS also features the patented DDSS II technology, an enhanced follow-up of the first-generation Double Dynamic Suspension System. The DDSS technology is designed to minimize vibration and noise caused by high-revolution spindle motors. By stabilizing the pick-up head both horizontally and vertically, the CRW-5232SA enables more precise tracking for stable recording.

The ASUS CRW-5232AS utilizes CAV writing strategy to significantly shorten recording time and achieve higher average recording speed, compared to other high-speed CD-RW drives on the market.

The ASUS CRW-5232AS is available for shipment by the end of October, and a black edition will be ready in the mid of November as well. For additional information about ASUS optical storage devices or other quality products, please visit the company homepage at http://www.asus.com.

ASUSCRW-5232AS Features:

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  52X Write/32X ReWrite/52X Read
  
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  CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) Writing Strategy
  
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  FlextraLink™ Buffer Underrun Errors Prevention Technology
  
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  FlextraSpeed™ Optimal Writing Speed Adjustment Technology
  
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  Built-in DDSS II for Superior Vibration & Noise Control
  
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  High-Speed Digital Audio Extraction (Max. 52X) and VCD Data Extraction
  
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  Free Bundle of Latest Nero Software
  
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  Supports MS-DOS, Windows XP/ NT/ ME/ 2000/ 98SE
  
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  ASUS CRW-5232AS
  upports TAO, DAO, SAO, Packet Write
  
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  Supports Multi-Formats: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD, Mixed Mode CD-ROM, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-Text, Video CD, DVCD, and Bootable CD
  
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  Vertical/ Horizontal Mounting Available
  
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  Unique Dust-Proof and Noise-Control Design
  
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  Windows XP Logo Certified
  

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