Reviews of the Sony DRU-800A
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CNET Review
The Good: Good overall performance; supports dual-layer DVD-R; reliable; short-profile body; good online support.
The Bad: Limited Nero software bundle; stingy phone support.
The Bottom Line: The Sony DRU-800A is an overall decent performer in a small package.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 36831 other CD & DVD Drives reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: If you are looking for a new DVD writer, the DRU-800A is a good choice and worth the money.
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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DRU-800A
General
- Device Type DVD±RW (±R DL) drive
- Enclosure Type Internal
- Interface IDE
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Media Load Type Tray
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
- Compatible Bays 1 x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Compatible Slots None
Storage CD / DVD
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) 5.25" x 1/2H
- Read Speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- Write Speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- Rewrite Speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
- Buffer Size 2 MB
- Buffer Underrun Protection Power-Burn
- CD / DVD type DVD±RW (±R DL)
- Storage CD / DVD:Form Factor 5.25" x 1/2H
Power
- Type None
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