Reviews of the Sony DRU-720a DL drive
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CNET Review
The Good: Decent performance, especially with audio-CD burning; smaller dimensions allow it to fit into smaller PCs; good online support.
The Bad: No support for dual-layer DVD-R; limited Nero software bundle.
The Bottom Line: A capable DVD burner that'll save you a few bucks if you don't need the dual-layer DVD-R support of Sony's newer 800a.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 67/100 and users 64/100. Comparing these reviews to 36842 other CD & DVD Drives reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: This drive was solid in all of our tests, and is definitely worth considering.
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: DVD-R technology comes up to speed with this internal drive
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No Rating
anandtech.com
Review Summary: IntroductionWith DVD write speeds increasing, almost all optical storage device manufacturers ante up to keep up with demands of consumers and also to compete with other manufacturers. Recently, some of the bigger names have led the industry to ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DRU-720A
General
- Device Type DVD±RW (+R DL) drive
- Enclosure Type Internal
- Interface IDE
- Width 5.7 in
- Depth 6.7 in
- Height 1.6 in
- Weight 2 lbs
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (+R DL) - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Supported Recording Modes Multisession
- Supported CD Formats CD-ROM, CD Text, CD Extra, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-ROM XA, DVD-Video, CD-DA (audio), Mixed-mode CD
- Supported Media Types CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R DL
- Media Load Type Tray
- Compliant Standards Video CD
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Storage Removable (2nd)
- Storage Removable (2nd) None
Storage Controller
- Type None
Video
- Video Output None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x IDE/ATAPI - 40 pin IDC
- Connections 1
- Compatible Bays 1 x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Compatible Slots None
Warranty
- Service / Support 1 year
Storage CD / DVD
- Type DVD±RW (+R DL) 5.25" x 1/2H
- Read Speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- Write Speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD+R DL)
- Rewrite Speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
- Access Time 140 ms, 135 ms
- Buffer Size 2 MB
- Buffer Underrun Protection Yes
- CD / DVD type DVD±RW (+R DL)
- Storage CD / DVD:Form Factor 5.25" x 1/2H
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Bezel
- Cables Included 1 x IDE cable - Internal
- Mounting Kit Included
- Package Type Retail
Power
- Type None
- Voltage Required DC 5/12 V
- Battery None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included NERO InCD, NERO BackItUp, Nero ShowTime, NERO Burning ROM, NeroVision Express, Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
- Min Processor Type Pentium III, 800 MHz
- Min RAM Size 128 MB
- System Requirements Details Windows 2000/XP - Pentium III - RAM 128 MB - HD 10 GB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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