Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> DVD±RW, 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 4x (DVD-R) / 8x (DVD+R), 24x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW)<br> <b>Good:</b> Writes DVD+R at 8X; good overall performance; solid software bundle.<br> <b>Bad:</b> No front-panel headphone jack or volume control; programs must be installed one by one; no weekend telephone support.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> This solid multiformat drive can burn a DVD+R in less than 10 minutes, but there are cheaper and faster options on the market.<br>
Abstract: Sony ships the first DVD recorder to officially support 8x DVD+R media. We put it through its paces and compare it to the Plextor PX-708A drive that writes 8x speed to 4x media.
