Pros
- Top flight specs.
Cons
- Mediocre electronic documentation.
- Software auto-installs Yahoo toolbar.
At A Glance
Second-fastest single-layer DVD writer tested includes the latest Nero software. However, its DVD+RW performance lagged.
Manufacturer’s Description
The DRU-830A is Sony's latest DVD Multi drive, now supporting 18x max. DVD+R recording. All DVD formats are supported and ultra fast CD burning too. Includes replacement black front bezel and award winning Nero 7 software suite. Now, one drive can record and read ALL DVD and CD formats for Windows XP/2000
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | DRU830A |
| Inventory Number | 25314 |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ports | IDE |
| S/PDIF Output | 1 |
| Optical Drive | |
| DVD-ROM Burned Disc Read Speed | 12.0 |
| DVD+RW Write Speed | 8.0 |
| DVD-ROM Pressed Disc Read Speed | 16.0 |
| DL DVD+R Write Speed | 8.0 |
| DVD-RW Write Speed | 6.0 |
| DVD-RAM Write Speed | 12.0 |
| Single-Layer DVD+R Write Speed | 18.0 |
| Single-Layer DVD-R Write Speed | 18.0 |
| CD-ROM Read Speed | 48.0 |
| DL DVD-R Write Speed | 8.0 |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | Nero Express 7 Essentials |
Performance
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Performance, for 4.35GB (seconds) | 334.9 |
| Format Rewritable DVD (seconds) | 29.48 |
| Dual-Sided Write-Once DVD Performance, for 7.9GB (seconds) | 1131.7 |
| Rewritable DVD Performance, for 3.4GB (seconds) | 717.51 |
| Two-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested | DL +R |
| Rewritable DVD Format Tested | +RW |
| Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested | +R |
| CD-R Mastering Write Average, for 694MB (seconds) | 191.61 |