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Testseek.com have collected 26 expert reviews of the LG GGW-H20L and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for LG GGW-H20L.
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The editors liked

  • Reads BDROM SL and DL media at 4.8x
  • Reads BDR at 6x and BDRE media at 2x
  • Reads HD DVDROM SL and DL media at 3x
  • Writes both DVDR and DVDR media at 16x
  • Allows 12x writing on 16x DVD media
  • Writes CDR media at 40x
  • Has LightScribe support
  • Very fast audi
  • Solid hardware
  • Easy to connect to computer
  • If you have an extra SATA connector
  • Easy to keep firmware uptodate.
  • Dual format reader
  • Price compared to GGW H10N
  • CDR and DVD±R writing qualityLow seek times
  • Includes software from CyberLink
  • Nice looking design with bright blue LED
  • Supports bitsetting for DVDR and DVDR DL media
  • Very inexpensive
  • Supports both Bluray Disc and HD DVD

The editors didn't like

  • Does not allow Bitsetting of DVDRW media.
  • Disappointing software bundle.
  • 6x Blu-ray disc burning at 4x
  • Questionable writing quality with some DVD±R DL media
  • Reads BDRE media at only 2x
  • Reads DVDVideos at only 8x
  • Cannot set the book type of DVDRW media
  • Buffer limited to 2MB when writing CDs
  • Cant write to HD DVDR media

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  Published: 2009-01-21, review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Very inexpensive, Supports both Bluray Disc and HD DVD,
  • Cant write to HD DVDR media

 
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  Published: 2008-06-11, review by: v3.co.uk

  • Abstract:  This six-speed Sata Blu-ray writer and three-speed HD DVD reader is packed with features. As a result, it has appeared in many retail PCs and external optical drives, including the Buffalo BRHC-6316U2 Blu-ray drive. Its 18.9cm length may be unsuitable ...

 
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  Published: 2008-05-17, review by: myce.com

  • Reads BDROM SL and DL media at 4.8x, Reads BDR at 6x and BDRE media at 2x, Reads HD DVDROM SL and DL media at 3x, Writes both DVDR and DVDR media at 16x, Allows 12x writing on 16x DVD media, Writes CDR media at 40x, Has LightScribe support, Very fast audi
  • Does not allow Bitsetting of DVDRW media.
  • Let us summarize the most important positive and negative points belowThe LG GGW-H20L's ability to read High-Definition movies both in HD-DVD and Blu-Ray formats make this drive a must have for any desktop PC or Home Theater PC (HTPC).The GGW-H20L is the...

 
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  Published: 2008-05-15, review by: Theinquirer.net

  • Dual format reader, price compared to GGW H10N
  • 6x Blu-ray disc burning at 4x

 
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  Published: 2008-04-01, review by: videomaker.com

  • Solid hardware, Easy to connect to computer, if you have an extra SATA connector, Easy to keep firmware uptodate.
  • Disappointing software bundle.
  • A great drive, but a much better value as an OEM, rather than retail, package.

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  Published: 2008-03-22, review by: Computerpoweruser.com

  • Abstract:  6X/2X/6X BD-R/RE, 4X BD-R DL, 3X HD DVD-ROM (read), 16X/8X/16X DVD+R/RW, 4X DVD+R DL, 16X/6X/16X DVD-R/RW, 4X DVD-R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 40X/24X/40X CD-RW; 2MB cache; SATA Many users have been waiting for a drive that “does it all.” Suddenly, sever...

 
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  Published: 2007-12-07, review by: cdrlabs.com

  • CDR and DVD±R writing qualityLow seek times, Includes software from CyberLink, Nice looking design with bright blue LED, Supports bitsetting for DVDR and DVDR DL media
  • Questionable writing quality with some DVD±R DL media, Reads BDRE media at only 2x, Reads DVDVideos at only 8x, Cannot set the book type of DVDRW media, Buffer limited to 2MB when writing CDs
  • Earlier this year, I reviewed LGs first Super Multi Blue drive, the GGW-H10N. While the drives performance and support for both Blu-ray and HD DVD were impressive, its $1000 price tag put it out of reach for everyone but hardcore high-def enthusiasts...

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  Published: 2008-06-18, review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • Abstract:  Add high-definition reading and writing capabilities to your PC with a Blu-ray drive, or save money with a plain DVD writer Blu-ray writers have been available for over a year now, but when we looked at them just over a year ago even the cheapest cost ...

 
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  Published: 2008-06-11, review by: computeractive.co.uk

  • Abstract:  This six-speed Sata Blu-ray writer and three-speed HD DVD reader is packed with features.As a result, it has appeared in many retail PCs and external optical drives, including the Buffalo BRHC-6316U2 Blu-ray drive.Its 18.9cm length may be unsuitable fo...

 
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  Published: 2008-04-30, review by: theregister.co.uk

  • Blu-ray writing has a certain appeal but ultimately it’s a bit pointless. Most people cant read a Blu-ray video disc, especially on their PC, and the format doesn’t have enough capacity and write-speed - an a low enough cost - to put DVD-R in...

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