This 16X MAX DVD-ROM drive is the industry's latest high-performance DVD drive. The 16X MAX DVD-ROM reads DVD media with capacities up to 17GB, at a maximum 16X CAV read speed. This provides fast data loading and video playback, making this drive ideal for education and database applications and well suited for the large data requirements of graphics, imaging, and multiple CD consolidation. The drive also reads all popular CD media formats at speeds up to 40X CAV.