Sony DRU-810A

Sony DRU-810A DVD Burner Review

The new Sony DRU-810A DVD burner incorporates new 8.5GB DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD+R Double Layer burning and dual format 4.7GB DVD burning. Double/Dual Layer discs let you store up to 8.5GB on a single DVD+R Double Layer or DVD-R Dual Layer disc, giving you plenty of room for more video and audio entertainment, digital photo archives, and information storage.

The Sony DRU-810A DVD+R burning speed is a blazing 16X max, burning a full DVD in approximately 6 minutes. Double Layer and Dual Layer Recording speed is 8X max. DVD+RW speeds are 8X max for DVD+RW and 6X max for DVD-RW respectively. Ultra fast 48X max CD-R burning means you no longer need a separate CD Burner for good performance.

What hasn’t changed is the Sony DRU-810A comes bundled with an unbeatable Nero 6.6 software suite and also includes a black front panel to match black colored PCs. Features and Benefits

• DVD+R double layer and DVD-R dual layer burning

• 16X max DVD+R/+RW and double layer DVD burning

• Award winning Nero Software bundle for burning all your video, music, and data to DVD or CD.

• Includes black replacement front bezel for matching the drive to a black PC case.

• Works with 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW and 8.5GB double/dual layer discs

• Record up to 4 hours of video on double/dual layer discs

• Easy to install EIDE/ATAPI interface drive for Windows 2000/XP

What's in the Box?

Sony DRU-810A Drive, mounting screws, black bezel kit, Software CD, User guide & Warranty card

What Features Does the Sony DRU-810A Have?

• DRIVE TYPE: Internal DVD+R/+RW Double/Dual Layer, Dual Format DVD/CD Recorder

• MEDIA and MODES SUPPORTED: DVD-R/-R DL/-RW, DVD+R/DVD+R DL/+RW: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-DA, CD-ROM (XA), CD Extra, Video CD, Photo CD, CD Text, multi-session

• READ/WRITE SPEED: Write (DVD-R) 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X CLV 8X, 12X P-CAV 16X CAV max; Write (DVD-R DL) 2X, 4X, 8X max; Write (DVD-RW) 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X CLV max; Write (DVD+R) 2.4X, 4X, 6X, 8X - 12X P-CAV max. 16X CAV max; Write (DVD+R DL) 2.4X, 4X, 6X CLV, 8X P-CAV max; Write (DVD+RW) 2.4X, 4X, 6X CLV, 8X P-CAV max; Write (CD-R) 12X, 16 CLV, 24X ~ 32X P-CAV, 40X, 48X CAV max; Write (CD-RW) 4X, 10X,16X, 24X - 32X P-CAV max; Read (DVD-ROM) 16X max; Read (CD-ROM) 40X max.

• SUSTAINED DATA TRASFER RATE: 21 MBs max. (16X DVD-ROM)

• AVERAGE ACCESS TIME: 130 ms (DVD 16X), 135 ms (CD 48X)

• INTERFACE: EIDE (ATAPI)

• BURST TRANSFER RATE: 33.3 MBs Ultra DMA33 Mode 2

• BUFFER MEMORY: 2MB

• DIMENSIONS: 5.75 x 1.63 x 6.75 inches

• WEIGHT: 2 pounds

Conclusion

The Sony DRU-810A DVD+R Double Layer Recorder is perfect for saving and sharing more information. This DVD writer can burn to the new Double Layer DVDs, storing up to 8.5GB on a single disc. Create your own DVD backups of movies, or just share a world of slideshows and photographs.

Software included - Nero burning ROM SE/Express, BackItUp Express, InCD, Vision Express, ShowTime, Media Player, Wave Editor, Cover Designer, Tool Kit, MediaHome, PhotoSnap, PhotoSnap Viewer Operating Systems - Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Pro Dimensions(HxLxD) - 7.99 x 10.08 x 4.02 Weight - 3.08 lbs.

Best DVD Recorder Reviews Rating

8.5/10

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