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Sony DRX-840U External USB 2.0 SuperMulti DVD Burner

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Sony DRX-840U External USB 2.0 SuperMulti DVD Burner
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Sony DRX-840U Overview

The DRX-840U External USB 2.0 SuperMulti DVD Burner from Sony supports 8.5 GB dual layer DVD burning, as well as support for standard 4.7 GB DVD media. The drive features a high-speed USB 2.0 interface, allowing you to connect it to almost any computer.

The drive allows you to burn DVD±R discs at 20x speed, allowing you to write a full DVD in approximately 5 minutes. You can write 8.5 GB dual layer DVD±R DL discs at 12x speed, and DVD-RAM discs at 12x speed as well. The drive will also write standard CD-R discs at up to 48x speed.

The drive includes the Nero 7 Express Software Suite for Windows, allowing you to get started burning discs right out of the box. These features and more make the drive an excellent solution for your DVD and CD burning needs.

Fast Burning
The drive writes a full DVD±R disc in about five minutes, a full DVD±RW disc in under 10 minutes, and a full DVD±R DL disc in about 15 minutes, saving you time when writing a large number of discs.
High Capacity
In order to make backups easier to manage, the drive supports both DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL dual layered media. This dual layered media has a capacity of 8.5 GB per disc, about twice that of a standard DVD disc.
Multiple Formats Supported
A full range of DVD and CD formats are supported, which makes it much easier for buying media. These formats include DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD-RAM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
Extensive Software Bundle
This drive is packaged with the Nero 7 Express software suite for Windows. The suite includes all the software that you need to get the most out of your DVD burner, allowing you to create professional quality DVD discs right out of the box.

Sony DRX-840U Specs

Enclosure Type
External
Mechanism Type
Sony DRX-840U
Write Support
DVD: DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
CD: CD-R, CD-RW
Read Support
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
Write Speed
DVD+R: 20x
DVD+R DL: 12x
DVD+RW: 12x
DVD-R: 20x
DVD-R DL: 12x
DVD-RW: 6x
DVD-RAM: 12x
CD-R: 48x
CD-RW: 32x
Read Speed
DVD-ROM: 16x
CD-ROM: 48x
Access Time
CD: 110 ms
DVD: 130 ms
Interface
1x USB 2.0
Data Buffer
2 MB
Headphone Jack
None
Mounting Orientation
Desktop
System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista
Electrical Requirements
AC: 110 VAC
Dimensions
2 x 6.5 x 9.8" (5.1 x 16.5 x 24.9 cm)
Weight
3.5 lb (1.6 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.65 lb

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