Reviews of the CenDyne DVR-105 4X DVD Recordable
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CNET Review
The Good: Burns DVD-R at 4X; burns/writes CD-R/RW media; affordable.
The Bad: Has problems using 2X DVD-RW media; middling performance; minimal online help; no blank DVD-R media included.
The Bottom Line: Only experienced users need apply; the CenDyne drive's packaging, performance, and support are inconsistent at best. A better choice for DVD recording is Pioneer's DVR-A05.
Manufacturer: Cendyne, Inc.
Part number: CDICD00209
General
- Device Type DVD-RW drive
- Enclosure Type Internal
- Interface IDE
- Width 5.8 in
- Depth 7.8 in
- Height 1.7 in
- Weight 2.4 lbs
Optical Storage
- Type DVD-RW
- Supported Recording Modes Multisession
- Supported CD Formats CD-ROM, CD Text, CD Extra, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA (audio)
- Supported Media Types CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, CD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM
- Media Load Type Tray
- Features Horizontal/vertical mountable
- Compliant Standards Video CD
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Hard Drive
- Type None.
Storage Controller
- Type None
Video
- Video Output None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x ATA-33 - 40 pin IDC
- Compatible Bays None
Storage CD / DVD
- Type DVD-RW
- Read Speed 32x (CD) / 12x (DVD)
- Write Speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD)
- Rewrite Speed 8x (CD) / 2x (DVD)
- Buffer Size 2 MB
- CD / DVD type DVD-RW
Miscellaneous
- Media Included Qty 1
- Cables Included IDE cable, Audio cable
- Mounting Kit Included
- Package Type Retail
Power
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP4 or later, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME
- Min Processor Type Pentium III 450 MHz
- Min RAM Size 64 MB
- Min Hard Drive Space 50 MB
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