Reviews of the 24X/10X/24X CD-RW and 8X DVD-ROM Slim External Combo Drive and MP3 Player - USB 2.0 / 1.1
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CNET Review
The Good: Flexible capabilities; solid performance; easy setup; slick remote; USB 1.1/2.0.
The Bad: Pricey; slightly bulky.
The Bottom Line: With the MPD-AP20U at your side, you'll be able to tackle most of your optical storage tasks while on the go.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: MPD-AP20U
General
- Device Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive
- Enclosure Type External
- Interface Hi-Speed USB
- Width 5.4 in
- Depth 6.3 in
- Height 0.9 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs
Optical Storage
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
- Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- Write Speed 24x
- Rewrite Speed 10x
- Supported CD Formats CD Text, CD Extra, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA (audio)
- Supported Media Types CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
- Buffer Size 8 MB
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Storage Controller
- Type None
Video
- Video Output None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 Memory Stick
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x Headphones
- Compatible Bays None
- Compatible Slots None
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Docking cradle, Remote control
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - 3 ft
Power
- Type Power adapter
- Battery Lithium polymer
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included B's CLiP, PhotoStudio, B's Recorder GOLD, Cyberlink PowerDVD, MusicMatch Jukebox, Retrospect Express Backup
- OS Required Apple MacOS 9, Apple MacOS X 10.1, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP3, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME
- Min RAM Size 64 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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