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External Multi-Format DVD Burner

DRX-840U

Weight: 3.5lbs
Dimensions: 2.0"x6.5"x9.8"

Feeling the need for faster DVD burning speed– Sony’s new 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 and comes with award winning Nero® 7 Express DVD/CD burning software. Toss in Sony’s Worry-Free technical support and you’ve got a speedy DVD burner Like.No.Other.
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Hardware
Interfaces
:  
  
USB 2.0
Loading Mechanism
:  
  
Motorized Tray
Media & Modes Supported
:  
  
DVD-R/-R DL/-RW, DVD+R/DVD+R DL/+RW DVD-RAM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM (XA), CD Extra, Video CD, Photo CD1, CD Text, multi-session
Mount Design
:  
  
Horizontal, Vertical

System Requirements
Hard Drive
:  
  
10GB
Operating System
:  
  
Windows® Vista, Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2) Operating Systems or Windows® 2000 (SP4) Operating Systems.
Processor
:  
  
Pentium® III 800MHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU minimum. Pentinum IV 2.0GHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU is recommended for real-time video authoring/editing.
RAM
:  
  
256MB

Operating Conditions
Average Access Time
:  
  
130ms (DVD 16x), 110ms (CD 48x)
Burst Transfer Rate
:  
  
480MB/s
Sustained Transfer Rate
:  
  
21MB/s (16x DVD-ROM)

Power
Power Consumption (in Operation)
:  
  
3.0A max (+12V DC)
Power Requirements
:  
  
+12V

General
Disc Capacity
:  
  
8.5GB/4.7GB

Memory
Buffer Memory
:  
  
2MB

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)
:  
  
2.0"x6.5"x9.8"
Weight (Approx.)
:  
  
3.5lbs

Optical Drive
CD Read
:  
  
48x
CD-R Write
:  
  
8x-16x (CLV), 24x-40x (P-CAV), 48x (CAV max)2
CD-RW Write
:  
  
4x-16x (CLV), 24x or 32x (Z-CLV max)2
DVD Read
:  
  
16x
DVD+R DL Write
:  
  
2.4x, 4x CLV, 8x, 12x Z-CLV max 3
DVD+R Write
:  
  
4x (CLV), 8x (P-CAV), 16x (20x CAV max)2
DVD+RW Write
:  
  
2.4x (4x CLV max), 6x (12x Z-CLV max)2
DVD-R DL Write
:  
  
2x (4x max CLV), 6x, 8x,(12x Z-CLV max)3
DVD-R Write
:  
  
4x (CLV), 8x (P-CLV), 16x (CAV), 20x (CAV max)2
DVD-RAM Write
:  
  
5x (6x CLV max), 8x or 10x (12x P-CAV max)2
DVD-RW Write
:  
  
2x (4x max CLV), 6x (Z-CLV max)2

Inputs and Outputs
USB Port(s)
:  
  
1 (2.0)

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term
:  
  
1 year Limited Warranty
Supplied Accessories:
External DRX-840U Double/Dual Layer DVD drive
Nero® Express 7 CD/DVD mastering software
AC Adapter
USB cables
Vertical mounting stand
User Manual

List Price*
$99.99
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