Sony DVD Burner DRU-840A (DRU840A)

DRU-840A High Performance DVD Burner from Sony
Burns DVD-RAM, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD-R Dual Layer and DVD+R/+RW!

Power to burn. The DRU-840A is an exceptional multi-format DVD burner, supporting 20X DVD+R recording speeds which deliver a full 4.7GB disc in about five minutes using standard 16X media. Featuring support for all DVD formats, including DVD-RAM with an eye towards data backup, this ultra-fast and versatile unit also boasts CD-R/RW burning. The internal drive includes an ATAPI/EIDE interface, a black replacement front bezel and unbeatable Nero 7 Express software. Works with all versions of Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000

• Burns DVD+R discs at 20X max using standard 16X media, capable of burning a full disc in about 5 minutes
• Burns 8.5GB DVD+R Double/Dual Layer discs at 12X max. Double/Dual Layer discs capable of storing up to 4 hours of MPEG-2 Video on single sided disc with 2 recording layers. 
• Recorded DVD+R Double/Dual layer discs compatible with most consumer DVD players and DVD-ROM drives 
• Burns standard 4.7GB DVD+R and DVD+RW Discs, DVD-RAM, and CD-R/RW too - One drive does it all!
• Maximum flexibility & compatibility - Choose the optimal DVD recordable media for your project without sacrificing compatibility with your playback hardware 
• Award winning Nero 7 Software bundle for burning all your video, music, and data to DVD or CD 
• Includes Black replacement front bezel for matching the drive to a black PC case 

SPECIFICATIONS:

• DRIVE TYPE
  • Internal DVD Multi DVD/CD Recorder
• MEDIA & MODES SUPPORTED:
  • DVD-R/-R DL/-RW, DVD+R/DVD+R DL/+RW, DVD-RAM (non-cartridge), DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-DA, CD-ROM (XA), CD Extra, Video CD, Photo CD*, CD Text, multi-session
• READ/WRITE SPEED:
  • Write (DVD-R) 4x (CLV), 8x (P-CAV), 16x (CAV), 18x, 20X (CAV)
  • Write (DVD-R DL) 2x, 4x (CLV), 6x, 8x, 12x (Z-CLV)
  • Write (DVD-RW) 2x, 4x (CLV), 6x (Z-CLV)
  • Write (DVD+R) 4x (CLV), 8x (P-CAV), 16x, 18x, 20x (CAV)
  • Write (DVD+R DL) 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x (Z-CLV)
  • Write (DVD+RW) 2.4x, 4x (CLV), 6x, 8x, 12x (Z-CLV)
  • Write (DVD-RAM) 5x, 6x (CLV), 8x, 10x, 12x (P-CAV)
  • Write (CD-R) 8x-16x (CLV), 24x-40x (P-CAV), 48x (CAV)
  • Write (CD-RW) 4x-16x (CLV), 24x-32x (Z-CLV)
  • Read (DVD-ROM) 16X max
  • Read (CD-ROM) 48X max
• SUSTAINED DATA TRANSFER RATE: 
  • 21 MB/s max. (16X DVD-ROM)
• AVERAGE ACCESS TIME: 
  • 130ms (DVD 16X), 110ms (CD 48X)
• INTERFACE: 
  • EIDE (ATAPI)
• BURST TRANSFER RATE: 
  • 33.3 MB/s Ultra DMA33 Mode 2
• POWER CONSUMPTION : 
  • +5V 1.5A max., +12V 1.5A max.
• WARRANTY: 
  • One Year Limited

DRU-840A PACKAGE CONTENTS:

• Internal DRU-840A DVD Burner 
• Nero Express 7 CD/DVD mastering software 
• Black front panel replacement kit 
• Mounting hardware 
• User Manual 

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU minimum. Pentium IV 2.0GHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU is recommended for real time video authoring/editing
• 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more for Windows XP Systems)
• 10GB of hard disk space.
• Windows Vista, XP, or Windows 2000 Professional Operating Systems