The 48X/32X/48X CD-RW Drive is an exceptional solution for creating CDs, archiving permanent data files on CD-R media, transferring presentations via CD-R or CD-RW media, backing up valuable data, and updating frequently-used data via CD-RW media. The 48X-write speed of this CD-RW drive is among the industrys fastest; users can record an 80-minute CD with CD-R media in less than four minutes.