The company also today annoucned the three new 22X SmartErase DVD drives, the iHAP122, iHAS122 and the iHAS222.

The LiteOn iHES206 with Serial ATA interface allows users to play high-definition content such as Blu-ray movies, while it provides all the advantages of a DVD Writer.

The drive can read BD-R/RE/ROM discs at 6X (Double Layer at 4X). It can write DVD±R at 16X, DVD±R DL and DVD+RW at 8X, DVD-RW at 6X and DVD-RAM at 12X.

The iHES206 is equipped with LightScribe disc labeling technology that allows users to burn custom made labels with any type of artwork right onto the surface of the LightScribe-supported CD or DVD.

Availability of the iHES206 is scheduled from November 2008.