HomeComputers & InternetCD and DVD Burners48X24X48 CDRW INT IDE (SM-348BRAS) Burner
Opinion Summary
Samsung 48x24x48 CD-RW / DVD: fast and reliable.
by theuerkorn | Apr 07 '03
Pros: 8MB buffer, UltraSpeed (16-24x) CD-RW compatible, reliable, 16x DVD-Rom
Cons: expensive, documentation, support

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Product Rating: 4.0



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by theuerkorn
I know, it seems that there is plenty confusion between Samsung's cryptic modifiers and the listings for most vendors. I am not sure there are actually different models out there, could be a modifier, mentioned vendors add. (Also keep in mind those could be Grey imports with non-US designations.) I wish I could help you, but it seems that the 348 model in general has 8MByte. Realistically though, it may not have any impact most of the time.
Apr 14 '03
7:40 am PDT

Excellent information (Reply to this comment)
by alur
This review is very helpful. The price has dropped $10-15 since the review which is normal ($69-81 is what I find). I cannot find any review that explains the difference between the SM-348, SM-348BEA, SM-348BRAS. Some websites list the model as having only 2mb buffer, and I wonder is this is a typo. For example, Newegg.com and Googlegear.com at this writing list the SM-348BEA as having only 2mb buffer but others list the same model with an 8mb buffer. Since the Samsung website describes only the SM-348 without any additional letters (BEA or BRAS) as 8mb buffer, the indication is that all the models are 8mb, but I would make sure before I bought from them since the price is the same as those listed with the 8mb buffer.
Apr 13 '03
3:00 am PDT