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Sony DRX840U 20x External Dual-Layer DVD Burner

Sony DRX840U 20x External Dual-Layer DVD Burner

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Brand: Sony
Category: CE

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 46 reviews
Sales Rank: 274

Color: Sony
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Hard Drive Size: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.5 x 2
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: DRX840U
Model: DRX840U
UPC: 027242719743
EAN: 0027242719743
ASIN: B000SKWE9W

Release Date: September 1, 2007
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Features:
  • DVD+R double layer and DVD-R dual layer burning
  • Store up to 8.5 GB of data on one single sided, double layer DVD disc
  • Improved writing speeds for all DVD formats
  • Record up to 4 hours of video on double/dual layer discs
  • Works with 4.7 GB DVD+R/+RW and 8.5 GB double/dual layer discs

Accessories:

  • 3-Year Extended Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $0-$200 - Repair

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Feeling the need for faster DVD burning speed? Sony's DRX-840U delivers just that, with 20X max DVD+R burning, 12X max DVD+R Double/Dual Layer burning, and 12X max DVD+RW and DVD-RAM burning speeds. 20X max DVD+R burning will deliver a finished disc in about 4 minutes using standard 16X rated DVD+R discs. The DRX-840U sports a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface for fast and easy connection to your Windows Vista/XP/2000 PC.


Customer Reviews:   Read 41 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars DVD Burner   September 6, 2008
The product is terrific. The set up is easy and operation is simple. Highly recommend this to anyone.


4 out of 5 stars Works well, maybe a bit large for some users   September 6, 2008
I bought this to pair up with my wife's new MacBook Air and it's proven to be dependable and quiet. She only plans to use it at home so size and mobility don't really matter. But some people may object to the Sony's large size and rather shiny exterior. Sony does offer the much smaller black DRXS70U/R Slim Line burner but it's about $40 more. The DRX840U is about the size of a hardbound edition of "War and Peace" while the DRXS70UE is the same size as "Paris Hilton, My trip to Africa". Esthetics aside, if you need a dependable DVD burner the DRX840U will probably fit the bill.


4 out of 5 stars excellent product   September 3, 2008
True plug'n'play product. I didnt care about nero/bundled software since I wanted to use some other custom burning software. Only burned 10 or so verbatims (16x dvd-r) and no coasters so far. I did notice that some software recognize the max burn speed of this device at 18x, but again, its not a big deal.

A minor gripe: I would have preferred not having to use an extra socket to power this device and just powered off of the usb.

Overall an excellent product. I had looked extensively at the hp dvd 1040e and the lite-on ones but found the reviews to be somewhat inconsistent.

The only other missing aspect is lightscribe burning capability, but I prefer a consistent dvd burning experience instead of potentially flaky but flashy burners.



5 out of 5 stars Really good quality   September 3, 2008
As I mentioned in my review of the Memorex dual layer DVDs I bought at the same time as this burner, I've had no burn failures at all after burning 35 discs. This burner is well made and nice looking to boot! It's not exactly compact in size, but that only adds to the look and feel of quality. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent burner for OS X   August 21, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I use this burner for my Macbook Air, as the Apple drive will not work through a hub. This drive works out of the box. As with most things with OS X, you just plug it in and go. It is also super fast, the fastest burner I have ever owned. And since it does dual/double layer DVD burning, it is a great product for the price.

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