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Sony DRX-840U External Multi-Format DVD Burner comparison

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Product name	Sony DRX-840U External Multi-Format DVD Burner	LG GP08LU10 Super Multi - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB	Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3	Canon DW-100 DVD Burner	Toshiba External USB 2.0 DVD Super Multi Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB
Price	Check Prices	$65.99 to $67.76	$299.00	$169.00 to $269.99	$64.99 to $75.97
CNET editors' rating	stars Overall score: ( stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)
Average user rating	2.0 stars		3.0 stars
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The Bottom Line			Although it's pricey, the Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 is a boon for anyone who has lots of old videotapes but less time or tech skills to digitize them using a computer. Even better, it doubles as an external DVD burner, so you can use it with your PC long after you've transferred all those old tapes.
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Device Type	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive	DVD±RW (±R DL) drive	DVD-RW (-R DL) drive	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive
Storage Controller	None	None	Info unavailable	None	None
OS Required	Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP	Microsoft Windows Vista Business Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium	Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP	Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Apple Mac OS X	Microsoft Windows XP
Disc Labeling Technology	Info unavailable	LightScribe Technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Microsoft Certification	Works with Windows Vista	Certified for Windows Vista	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Interface	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB
Supported Flash Memory	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Memory Stick SD Memory Card xD-Picture Card Memory Stick Duo CompactFlash Card	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Product Description	Sony DRX 840U - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB	LG GP08LU10 Super Multi - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB	Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 - DVD±RW (±R DL) drive - Hi-Speed USB	Canon DW 100 - DVD-RW (-R DL) drive - Hi-Speed USB	Toshiba External USB 2.0 DVD Super Multi Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB
Dimensions (WxDxH)	2 in x 9.8 in x 6.5 in	6.1 in x 6.7 in x 0.8 in	Info unavailable	7 in x 10.8 in x 2.8 in	5.5 in x 6.2 in x 0.7 in
Enclosure Color	Info unavailable	Black	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Rewrite Speed	32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 12x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)	16x (CD) / 6x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)	24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)	Info unavailable	24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Write Speed	48x (CD) / 20x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD±R DL)	24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)	40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL)	Info unavailable	24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-R) / 8x (DVD+R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)
Buffer Underrun Protection	Info unavailable	Yes	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Read Speed	48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)	40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)	Info unavailable	24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Type	None	None	None	None	None
Video Output	None	None	Info unavailable	None	None
Type	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM	DVD±RW (±R DL)	Info unavailable	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Weight	3.5 lbs	13.4 oz	Info unavailable	4.2 lbs	13 oz
Manufacturer Warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
Storage Removable (2nd)	None	None	None	None	None
Enclosure Type	External	External	External	External	External
Type	None	None	None	None	None
Video Recording	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	MPEG-2	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	Amazon.com Marketplace $67.76 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $299.00 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	B&H Photo-Video $169.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $269.00 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $169.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 8 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $70.98 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $75.97 In stock: Yes Getpartsonline.com $64.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores
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