Sony DRU110A/C1 DVD+RW/CD-RW internal EIDE series

Sony DRU110A/C1 DVD+RW/CD-RW internal EIDE Reviewed on 02/27/2002

The Bottom Line: While it has some flaws, the Sony DRU110A/C1 is a good value given its newer technology, and it's a fine choice for families or budding video-editing enthusiasts. But it has some stiff competition from the HP DVD-Writer DVD100i.

Specs: DVD+RW, 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD), 12x, 10x (CD) / 2.4x (DVD)

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Sony DRU120A DVD+RW / CD-RW drive Reviewed on 05/30/2002

The Bottom Line: Although it's fast, this drive's quirky software bundle is a liability. For now, pick the HP DVD200i.

Specs: DVD+RW, 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD), 12x (CD) / 2.4x (DVD), 10x (CD) / 2.4x (DVD)

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Sony DRU-500AX Reviewed on 02/12/2003

The Bottom Line: If you're shopping for a DVD-recordable drive, put the fast, flexible DRU-500AX near the top of your list.

Release Date: 02/01/2003

Specs: DVD±RW, IDE / EIDE, 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD), 10x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW)

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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 Reviewed on 06/30/2003

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.

Release Date: 06/01/2003

Specs: DVD±RW, Internal, 32x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD), 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW)

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8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-RW / 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRU-530A Internal ATAPI/EIDE Dual Drive Reviewed on 12/17/2003

The Bottom Line: This solid multiformat drive can burn a DVD+R in less than 10 minutes, but there are cheaper and faster options on the market.

Release Date: 12/15/2003

Specs: DVD±RW, 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 4x (DVD-R) / 8x (DVD+R), 24x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW)

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Sony's Internal DVD±RW Drive w/ Black Bezel Kit Reviewed on 06/30/2003

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.

Release Date: 06/01/2003

Specs: DVD±RW, 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD), 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW)

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8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / DVD-RW and 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRU-700A Double Layer Internal ATAPI/EIDE Drive Reviewed on 07/02/2004

The Bottom Line: Sony's first double-layer DVD burner does its job well, but double-layer burning itself is a mixed blessing.

Release Date: 05/17/2004

Specs: DVD±RW (+R DL), 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

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