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Compare Sony DRU840A DVD-RAM Burner to Sony DRU842A Internal 20X DVD-ROM (Black Bezel) DVD-RAM Burner

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Sony DRU840A DVD-RAM Burner

Sony DRU842A Internal 20X DVD-ROM (Black Bezel) (DRU-842A) Image
Sony DRU842A Internal 20X DVD-ROM (Black Bezel) DVD-RAM Burner
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Product Description   
 
Sony’s DVD Burner incorporates 8.5GB DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD+R Double Layer burning and dual Format 4.7GB DVD burning. It has a maximum speed of 20x for DVD burning. That translates up to... More
Sony’s DVD Burner incorporates 8.5GB DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD+R Double Layer burning and dual Format 4.7GB DVD burning. It has a maximum speed of 20x for DVD burning. That translates up to 27MB per second for really fast DVD copying. 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 and the DRU-840A provides a faster speed of up to 12x burning or 16.2MB per second. DVD+R burning speed is a blazing 20X maximum, burning a full DVD in approximately 5 minutes. Less
The DRU-842A multi-format DVD burner supports 20X maximum DVD+R recording which delivers a full 4.7GB disc in about five minutes using standard 16X media. Compatible with CD-R/RW and all DVD... More
The DRU-842A multi-format DVD burner supports 20X maximum DVD+R recording which delivers a full 4.7GB disc in about five minutes using standard 16X media. Compatible with CD-R/RW and all DVD formats, this internal multi-format drive includes ATAPI/EIDE interface and Nero 8 Express Essentials software. Less
Product MPN   
MPN DRU840A DRU-842A
Key Features   
Burner Type   What is "Burner Type"? DVD-RAM DVD-RAM
Storage Type Disk Drive Disk Drive
Read Speed   What is "Read Speed"? 16x (DVD), 48x (CD) 16x (DVD), 48x (CD)
Write Speed   What is "Write Speed"? 12x (DVD+R DL), 20x (DVD+R), 20x (DVD-R) 48x (CD), 8x (DVD+R DL), 20x (DVD+R), 20x (DVD-R), 12x (DVD-R DL)
ReWrite Speed   What is "ReWrite Speed"? 32x (CD-RW), 48x (CD-RW), 12x (DVD+RW), 12x (DVD-RW), 12x (DVD-RAM) 32x (CD-RW), 8x (DVD+RW), 6x (DVD-RW), 12x (DVD-RAM)
Enclosure Type   What is "Enclosure Type"? Internal Internal
Platform   What is "Platform"? PC PC
Technical Features   
Interface   What is "Interface"? IDE / EIDE IDE / EIDE
Supported CD Formats   What is "Supported CD Formats"? CD Text • CD-Extra • CD-ROM XA • Multi-Session • Photo-CD • Video-CD • CD Audio • CD-R • CD-RW CD Text • CD-Extra • CD-ROM XA • Multi-Session • Photo-CD • Video-CD • CD Audio
Recording CD Modes   What is "Recording CD Modes"? Multi-Session Multi-Session
Access Time CD 110 ms 140 ms
Supported DVD Formats   What is "Supported DVD Formats"? DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • DVD-9 • 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 130 ms 160 ms
Supported Media Writing Standards CD-R • CD-RW • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD+RW • DVD-RAM • 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   
Mounting Horizontal • Vertical Horizontal • Vertical
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Width 5.7 in. 5.75 in.
Depth 7 in. 7 in.
Height 1.6 in. 1.63 in.
Weight 2 lb. 2 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Package Type Retail Unknown
Package Qty. 1 1
UPC 027242719712 27242746886
Product ID 44772175 70684702
 
Product Reviews
DRU840A Image
Sony DRU840A DVD-RAM Burner
3.5/5 stars
7 reviews
Sony DRU842A Internal 20X DVD-ROM (Black Bezel) (DRU-842A) Image
Sony DRU842A Internal 20X DVD-ROM (Black Bezel) DVD-RAM Burner

Sony offers reliable computer CD/DVD burners

by nickscarano , Feb 10, 2008
Pros: Sony reliability and craftsmanship throughout
Cons: NO cables, accessories or extra faceplate
The Bottom Line: I always use Sony drives with no problems at all.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: I have used and owned a few Sony CD and DVD drives like the DRU-710, DRU-720, DRU-810, and now this DRU-840. I have never uttered a complaint about these drives. The only problem i had was when the drawer was in the open position, and my knee...
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Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Died after 7 months

by zerotax , Aug 3, 2008
Pros: Worked fined.
Cons: Died young.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: Worked fine overall - for a while. I found it slow to start reading discs and to open and close the drawer.
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Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  
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