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Sony DRU710A (DRU-710A)

Sony DRU710A DVD±RW Dual Layer Burner

Sony (DRU-190A)

Sony (DRU-190A) DVD-RAM Burner

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$26.95  |  1 store
Product Description
"Burning a full write-once single layer disc in approximately six minutes, the Sony internal DRU-710A and external DRX-710UL drives make great options for consumers interested in... More
"Burning a full write-once single layer disc in approximately six minutes, the Sony internal DRU-710A and external DRX-710UL drives make great options for consumers interested in high-speed burning and substantial storage capacity at an attractive price. The 710 series marks Sony's seventh generation of Dual RW drives, and can also support 16X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD±RW, 48X CD-R and 24X CD-RW recording speeds. With 2.4X DVD+R DL recording, users can burn up to four hours of high-quality MPEG-2 video or up to 8.5 GB of data, music and/or images on compatible DVD+R DL media. This is equivalent to about seven days of music without a commercial break. " Less
The DVD multi writer models DRU-190A provides you with high perfor- mance when it come to reading and recording all DVD and CD formats for Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP and 2000. The... More
The DVD multi writer models DRU-190A provides you with high perfor- mance when it come to reading and recording all DVD and CD formats for Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP and 2000. The DRU-190A writes to your DVDs with up to 20x speed using the award-winning Nero software. Less
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Key Features   
Enclosure Type   Internal Internal
Read Speed   16x (DVD), 48x (CD) 16x (DVD), 48x (CD)
ReWrite Speed   24x (CD-RW), 4x (DVD+RW), 4x (DVD-RW) 32x (CD-RW), 8x (DVD+RW), 6x (DVD-RW), 12x (DVD-RAM)
Write Speed   48x (CD), 8x (DVD-R), 16x (DVD+R) 48x (CD), 8x (DVD+R DL), 8x (DVD-R DL), 20x (DVD+R), 20x (DVD-R)
Burner Type   DVD±RW Dual Layer DVD-RAM
Platform   PC PC
Storage Type Disk Drive Disk Drive
Interface   IDE / EIDE IDE / EIDE
Technical Features   
Access Time DVD 140 ms 160 ms
Recording CD Modes   - Track-at-once • Disc-at-once • Session-at-once • Multi-Session
Supported CD Formats   - CD Text • CD-Extra • CD-I • CD-ROM Mode 1 • CD-ROM XA • Photo-CD • Video-CD • CD Audio • CD-Bridge
Supported DVD Formats   - DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • DVD+R • DVD-R • DVD+RW • DVD-RW
Supported Media Writing Standards CD-R • CD-RW • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD+RW • DVD+R DL (Double Layer) • DVD-RW CD-R • CD-RW • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD+RW • DVD-RAM • DVD+R DL (Double Layer) • DVD-RW
Buffer Size 2 MB 2 MB
Max. Media Capacity 8.5 GB 8.5 GB
Tray Qty.   1 1
Access Time CD 135 ms 140 ms
Other Features   
Mounting - Horizontal • Vertical
Features - Buffer Underrun Proof
Brand Sony Sony
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Weight 1.98 lb. 1.32 lb.
Depth 6.5 in. 6.69 in.
Height 1.63 in. 1.65 in.
Width 5.74 in. 5.83 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027242656611 4905524465389
Package Qty. 1 1
Package Type Retail -
Product ID 22607183 49583154
Product MPN   
MPN DRU-710A DRU-190A
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DRU710A (DRU-710A)
Sony DRU710A DVD±RW Dual Layer Burner
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Sony (DRU-190A)
Sony (DRU-190A) DVD-RAM Burner
$26.95

Product Review Summary

3.2
Based on 4 user reviews
75% recommend this product
5 stars
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Cons
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

421

Love the Burner, Burn the Software

bymartytdx May 7, 2005
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, supports all major formats, EASY to install
Cons Initial start-up can be slow, stops reading recordable media after a few months
Recommended it? Yes

Update 1/13/06:
When I wrote this review originally, I was very happy with this drive. However, a few months later, I'm much less enthusiastic. After only using a few times to burn DVDs, I recently went to do a long overdue backup - and found that the drive would not recognize ANY recordable... Read full review »

17

Great DVD burner for the money

byjimjimjimjim Mar 17, 2007
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good value. Product works for me.
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

I got this on Christmas Eve in 2004. While my Dad overpaid at the time, I was elated because I had gotten very sick of backing up my data to 700 MB CD's. I immediately went home and burned 10 discs that very night. I had no problems.

That has been the story of this burner. I ran into a... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

Gr8ful
393

Sony DRU-190A DVD?RW Internal ATAPI/EIDE Recordable DVD Drive

byGr8ful May 19, 2009
80 Helpfuls 81 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Low cost, works with all DVD and CD discs including DVD RAM.
Cons Doesn't read or burn HD-DVD or Blu-ray.  Didn't work with a modern "all...
Recommended it? Yes

A few months back I built a new gaming system based on the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor and Windows Vista Ultimate x64 operating system.  I had originally purchased this drive for that system but realized afterward that there are no EIDE/ATA controllers on that motherboard, so I had to... Read full review »

2

Very good high quality product

bycuesent Aug 26, 2009
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros This is a fast, reliable and very compatible drive.<br>cuesent
Cons NA
Recommended it? Yes

I am really amazed with the speed of Sony (DRU-190A) DVD-RAM Burner. And had adviced many to go with this product. Very reliable and very compatible drive. Read full review »

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