Product Description

Sony External Double Layer DVD Writer - This external DVD writer supports every option of DVD and CD reading and writing currently available. DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R/-R, DVD+RW/-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, & CD-ROM. Giving you the ability to create any kind of media disc you desire. From audio CDs to DVD movies. What's more, this drive is external, utilizing the super-fast USB 2.0 interface. Which means you can take this drive with you while traveling, or across multiple computers in your house. Connects externally via USB 2.0

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18398 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: DRX830U
• Released on: 2006-09-20
• Dimensions: 7.00 pounds
• Hard Disk: 10GB

Features

• DVD+R double layer and DVD-R dual layer burning
• Store up to 8.5 GB of data on one single sided, double layer DVD disc
• Improved writing speeds for all DVD formats
• Record up to 4 hours of video on double/dual layer discs
• Works with 4.7 GB DVD+R/+RW and 8.5 GB double/dual layer discs

Customer Reviews

Great with a Mac and fast too.
I originally bought this drive to use with a Mac Mini that did not have a dual layer drive. It worked fine with OS X 10.4 and I have since used it with my MacBook Pro upgraded to 10.5.x. The standard DVD burn is much faster than the internal drive, I did not see the slow burning that some have reported; however, I did have it sitting horizontally since it can go either way. The dual layer capability has always worked perfectly and is great for backing up big files (I am a graphic designer so a DL DVD burner is a must). No additional software was needed to burn on the Mac, just plug'n'play but it does work great with Toast for DVD-video burning.
Overall I am very pleased with this drive especially after having tried several external (and internal) drives that claimed to be mac compatible and were not...including a Pioneer slot drive that would periodically try to murder my by spitting out a DVD spinning at 24x speed or so.

cd drive by sony
worked well right out of box. set-up was painless. is doing what its supposed to do. very pleased!
supplier, tech for less, provided super delivery. unit was here in two days,

priced right too.

Couldn't believe this
Bought this burn a while back along with a 100 pack of TDK DVD record ables 16x, up to now not one has been burn but i had this long time sony blank laying around try burning it and it works i don't know minds must be bad cause it can't burn any DVD only SONY DVD so far; but it was good clear picture every thing