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Compare BUSlink (DBW-1647-U2) DVD±RW Dual Layer Burner to Sony DRX840U DVD-RAM Burner

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BUSlink (DBW-1647-U2) (DBW1647-U2) Image

Sony DRX840U (DRX-840U) Image
From $98  |  12 stores
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Product Description   
 
Create, edit and share customized DVDs and CDs with friends and family using video, photo, audio and data, with the DBW1647-U2 External USB 2.0 Double Layer Drive from BUSlink®. This... More
Create, edit and share customized DVDs and CDs with friends and family using video, photo, audio and data, with the DBW1647-U2 External USB 2.0 Double Layer Drive from BUSlink®. This versatile all-in-one drive reads DVD+R and DVD-R discs at speeds of up to 16X and CDs at speeds of up to 48X. You can also rewrite DVD media at maximum speeds of 4X. Additionally, the drive supports Double Layer DVD+R read and write speeds of 8X and 4X respectively, so you can record up to four hours of motion video on large-capacity 8.5 GB Double Layer DVD discs. The drive's USB 2.0 interface supports high data transfer rates for easy, hassle-free burning. The drive is bundled with Power DVD and Nero Express software, a USB cable, a power cord and an adapter, so you can make the most of your drive while fulfilling your CD and DVD burning needs. Less
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... More
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. Less
Product MPN   
MPN DBW1647-U2 DRX-840U
Key Features   
Burner Type   What is "Burner Type"? DVD±RW Dual Layer DVD-RAM
Storage Type Disk Drive DVD Library
Read Speed   What is "Read Speed"? 16x (DVD), 48x (CD) 16x (DVD), 48x (CD)
Write Speed   What is "Write Speed"? 48x (CD), 16x (DVD+R), 16x (DVD-R), 4x (DVD+R DL) 48x (CD), 12x (DVD+R DL), 20x (DVD+R), 20x (DVD-R)
ReWrite Speed   What is "ReWrite Speed"? 32x (CD-RW), 4x (DVD+RW), 4x (DVD-RW) 32x (CD-RW), 12x (DVD+RW), 6x (DVD-RW), 12x (DVD-RAM)
Enclosure Type   What is "Enclosure Type"? External External
Platform   What is "Platform"? PC PC
Technical Features   
Interface   What is "Interface"? USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Supported CD Formats   What is "Supported CD Formats"? CD Text • CD+G • CD-Extra • CD-I • CD-ROM Mode 1 • CD-ROM XA • Photo-CD • Video-CD • CD Audio • CD-R • CD-RW CD Text • CD-Extra • CD-ROM Mode 1 • CD-ROM XA • Multi-Session • Photo-CD • Video-CD • CD Audio • CD-R • CD-RW
Recording CD Modes   What is "Recording CD Modes"? Unknown Track-at-once • Disc-at-once • Packet Write • Session-at-once • Multi-Session
Access Time CD 120 ms 110 ms
Supported DVD Formats   What is "Supported DVD Formats"? DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • DVD+R • DVD-R • DVD+RW • DVD-RW DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • DVD-9 • DVD+R • DVD-R • DVD+RW • DVD-RW
Max. Media Capacity 8.5 GB 8.5 GB
Access Time DVD 140 ms 130 ms
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
Tray Qty.   What is "Tray Qty."? 1 1
Other Features   
Features Unknown Buffer Underrun Proof
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Width 7.25 in. 2 in.
Depth 10.25 in. 9.8 in.
Height 2.25 in. 6.5 in.
Weight 5.7 lb. 3.5 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year Unknown
Miscellaneous   
Package Type Retail Retail
Package Qty. 1 1
UPC 067789113133 027242719743
Product ID 26710867 44848320
 
Product Reviews
BUSlink (DBW-1647-U2) (DBW1647-U2) Image
BUSlink (DBW-1647-U2) DVD±RW Dual Layer Burner
Sony DRX840U (DRX-840U) Image
Sony DRX840U DVD-RAM Burner
3/5 stars
2 reviews

Great burner that is PC and Mac compatible

by molochange , May 1, 2009
Pros: PC and Mac compatible, small footprint, easy to use.
Cons: None, really.  Have not used software.
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for an external burner that is both Mac and PC compatible, I would recommend this model.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: When our internal burner died on our Dell, we were looking for a new external burner that we could use on both a PC and a Mac. Since we needed something quickly, we didn't do a huge amount of research before purchasing the Sony DRX840U External DVD...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Software bait and switch

by frankthomas , Jul 28, 2008
Pros: None that aren't available elsewhere
Cons: Software bait and switch, tips over easily, tricky to insert disks
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: Received this Sony DVD burner as a gift. It "includes" Nero DVD authoring/burning software. Aside from an infantile interface, Nero offers only the most basic options. More importantly, it constantly nudges you to buy the "upgrade" -- which is, of...
Author's Rating: 1/5 stars  
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