Nec: a 18x controller

Nec just developped a new controller for DVD burners. It allows the burning of DVD +/-R at 18x and DVD-RAM at 16x.
Until now, the 18x burners announced but not really available were based on modified 16x controllers. The arrival of the one from Nec should democratize this burning speed.Do not expect big performance improvements, yet this will allow burner manufacturers such as Pioneer, a client of Nec, to release the next evolution of their products until the blue laser technology first models finally arrive.