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4X/4X/8X DVD+R/RW / 4X/2X/8X DVD-R/RW / 24X/16X/32X CD-RW DRU510A Internal EIDE Drive comparison

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Price Check Prices Check Prices $71.24 to $100.95 $39.99 to $164.33 $1,495.00 to $1,595.00
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Release date June 01, 2003
The Bottom Line Despite some petty penny-pinching on Sony's part, the DRU-510A establishes a new industry standard for burning performance and versatility. The Sony DRU-830A is a fast drive, but it's on the expensive side.
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Features
Device TypeDVD±RW drive
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive
DVD±RW (+R DL) drive
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive
DVD duplicator
Storage ControllerNone
None
None
None
None
OS RequiredMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Info unavailableMicrosoft Windows XP SP2
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
Microsoft CertificationInfo unavailableWorks with Windows Vista
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
InterfaceIDE
IDE
Hi-Speed USB
Serial ATA
Hi-Speed USB
Product DescriptionSony DRU 510A - DVD±RW drive - IDE
Sony DRU 830A - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - IDE
I/OMagic IDVD8PB - DVD±RW (+R DL) drive - Hi-Speed USB
Samsung SH-S223Q - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Serial ATA
MicroBoards GX-2 Disc Publisher - DVD duplicator - Hi-Speed USB
Dimensions (WxDxH)5.7 in x 7.7 in x 1.6 in
5.7 in x 7 in x 1.6 in
Info unavailable5.8 in x 6.7 in x 1.7 in
Info unavailable
Rewrite Speed16x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW)
32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
Info unavailable32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
Info unavailable
Write Speed24x (CD) / 4x (DVD)
48x (CD) / 18x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL)
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD+R DL)
48x (CD) / 22x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD-R DL) / 16x (DVD+R DL)
48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Buffer Underrun ProtectionInfo unavailablePower-Burn
Info unavailableBuffer Under Run Free Technology
Info unavailable
Read Speed32x (CD) / 12x (DVD)
48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Info unavailable48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Info unavailable
TypeNone
None
None
None
None
Video OutputNone
None
None
None
None
Type1 x DVD±RW - 5.25" x 1/2H
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - 5.25" x 1/2H
DVD±RW (+R DL)
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - 5.25" x 1/2H
DVD-Writer
Weight2.7 lbs
2 lbs
Info unavailable1.7 lbs
Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
Storage Removable (2nd)Info unavailableNone
None
None
None
Enclosure TypeInternal
Internal
External
Internal
External
Removable Media CapacityInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable50
BatteryNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Voltage RequiredDC +5/12 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120/230 V
TypeNone
None
None
None
None
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