16x: Koi

were released, manufacturers began implementing technologies to prevent "buffer underrun" errors (which ruined discs if the computer couldn't feed data fast enough), making high-speed burning much more reliable. Drives like the

These drives utilized the IDE/ATAPI (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, which was the standard before SATA became universal. Buffer Underrun Protection: By the time 16x drives like the koi 16x

internal CD-RW drive. In technical listings from that era, it was frequently categorized under the "KOI" series or designation. Technical Specifications koi 16x