selection of writing and rewriting speedsLow seek times, Features Sonys PowerBurn technology, Supports bitsetting for DVDR/RW and DVDR DL media, Includes software from Nero, Supports 99 minute media, Includes extra bezel, Nice looking design
Questionable writing quality with some DVD±R and DVD±R DL media, Had a hard time reaching its rated speeds when reading pressed CDs, Slower than other drives when writing to CDR and CDRW media
Over the years, weve had a number of Sonys DVD writers in the Labs. Traditionally, these drives have gotten top marks for their features, performance and consumer friendliness and the DRU-840A is no exception. Based on the Samsung SH-S202H, Sonys n...
Abstract: 20X/12X/16X DVD+R, 20X/6X/16X DVD-R, 12X DVD±R DL, 12X DVD-RAM, 48X/32X/48X CD-RW; 2MB cache; IDE A drive that can merely read (not write) a blue-laser format still costs at least $170 at press time, so there’s still a huge demand for DVD burners t...
Abstract: Optical drives may seem muddled lately with all the BD (Blu-ray Disc) this and HD DVD (High Definition DVD) that. Actually, your choice is still pretty clear. If you want a fast, $35 drive that can store up to 8.5GB per $1.25 disc, buy a DVD burner. If...