HP's multiformat DVD writer offers high speeds and double-layer recording. It lets user easily preserve, edit and share up to 8.5 GB on one double-layer disc and quickly store, back up and transport files on DVDs or CDs. The dvd1260i offers the fastest recording speed at up to 24X on single-layer DVD+R & DVD-R discs, or records DVD+R or DVD-R double-layer DVDs discs at up to 12X. It also rewrites DVD+RW discs at up to 8X and DVD-RW discs at up to 6X, or DVD-RAM discs at up to 12X.