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Sony DRU-800A comparison

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Product name	Sony DRU-800A	Sony DRU 830A internal burner	Sony DRU-720a DL drive	Sony DRU-840A Internal Multi-Format DVD Recorder	LaCie d2 DVD±RW with LightScribe - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Price	Check Prices	Check Prices	Check Prices	Check Prices	$95.99 to $119.99
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.0 stars
Release date	May 01, 2005		January 01, 2005
The Bottom Line	The Sony DRU-800A is an overall decent performer in a small package.	The Sony DRU-830A is a fast drive, but it's on the expensive side.	A capable DVD burner that'll save you a few bucks if you don't need the dual-layer DVD-R support of Sony's newer 800a.
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Device Type	DVD±RW (±R DL) drive	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive	DVD±RW (+R DL) drive	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive
Storage Controller	None	None	None	None	None
OS Required	Info unavailable	Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional	Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP	Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional	Linux Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
Disc Labeling Technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	LightScribe Technology
Microsoft Certification	Info unavailable	Works with Windows Vista	Info unavailable	Works with Windows Vista	Info unavailable
Interface	IDE	IDE	IDE	IDE	Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Product Description	Sony DRU 800A - DVD±RW (±R DL) drive - IDE	Sony DRU 830A - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - IDE	Sony DRU 720A - DVD±RW (+R DL) drive - IDE	Sony DRU 840A - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - IDE	LaCie d2 DVD±RW with LightScribe - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	Info unavailable	5.7 in x 7 in x 1.6 in	5.7 in x 6.7 in x 1.6 in	5.7 in x 7 in x 1.6 in	9.9 in x 6.8 in x 1.8 in
Rewrite Speed	24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)	32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)	24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)	32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 12x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)	32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
Write Speed	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)	48x (CD) / 18x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD+R DL)	48x (CD) / 20x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD±R DL)	48x (CD) / 22x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD-R DL) / 16x (DVD+R DL)
Buffer Underrun Protection	Power-Burn	Power-Burn	Yes	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Read Speed	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Type	None	None	None	None	None
Video Output	None	None	None	None	None
Type	DVD±RW (±R DL) - 5.25" x 1/2H	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - 5.25" x 1/2H	DVD±RW (+R DL) - 5.25" x 1/2H	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - 5.25" x 1/2H	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Weight	Info unavailable	2 lbs	2 lbs	2 lbs	3.1 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	2 years warranty
Storage Removable (2nd)	None	None	None	None	None
Enclosure Type	Internal	Internal	Internal	Internal	External
Battery	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Voltage Required	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	DC 5/12 V	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Type	None	None	None	None	None
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	Amazon.com $108.31 In stock: See Site Dell Home & Home Office $95.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $104.67 In stock: Yes Prices from 7 CNET Certified stores
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