Sony DRU-110A DVD Writer
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Sony DRU-110A OEM:Ricoh Chipset:Ricoh |
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$250 | 7.0/10 10 votes Read 14 comments (15791 views) Post comment |
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| DO NOT BUY THIS DRIVE!!! WHY? Read this: http://www.dvdplusrw.org/cgi/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=2&topic=1369 Basically what it says is that this Sony DVD+RW drive DOES NOT support DVD+R media. So, you will be stuck buying EXPENSIVE DVD+RW media instead of DVD+R media. The choice is up to you. Other than that, it does fine writing to DVD+RW media, although the software that it comes with (B's Clip) is funky and kinda sux. Comments posted by Duge from Other, August 19, 2002. Rated this writer 4 of 10. |
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| I have to totally agree with Randy M on this drive. I also got mine at Best Buy for $350 - $50 Rebate and I had no problems burning my first DVD+RW with it from a real time Dazzle DVC-II capture (using DVDit!) I didn't like the way DVDit handled the files and moved on to Ulead Movie Factory which works really great with this drive too! It also functions as a great CD-RW and CD-R drive too. How can you go wrong? The bonus is you use DVD+RW media to practice with different formats before making coasters. I also got a 5 pack of DVD+RW blank media for $30. I highly recommend the drive (but the software does need some work). Comments posted by Rob W from Other, June 17, 2002. Rated this writer 9 of 10. |
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| Update on Sony DRU-120A, with DVD+R by Verbatim and also one by HP both burned ok and also both played great in Sony DVP-S530D and Sony PS2, DVD+RW by Sony and Memorex will play in the Sony DVP-S530D but not in the PS2, The way I found to avoid making coasters (even with burn proof) is not having anything running in the background and also, after authoring a DVD image or Vob files is to do a reboot prior to burning a DVD+R. Comments posted by g_bvideo from Other, June 17, 2002. Rated this writer No rating. |
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| Got this drive for $300 at BestBuy ($350 - $50 rebate). Not bad! Who cares about DVD+R? WHy end up with a bunch of money tied up in DVD+R coasters? You'll find its not easy to get your first DVD burnt right. You'll have audio/video sync problems, and layout problems, etc. Not to mention trying lots of DVD authoring software to find one that works for you. All this trial and error means a lot of DVD+R coasters, useless and worthless. Thank goodness this is a DVD+RW drive. I've used the original DVD+RW disc to do all my testing, being able to re-use that disc is a life-saver!!! If this drive wrote DVD-R, DVD+R upside down, I wouldnt go DVD(anything)R. I've read posts of plenty of people using up 6-7 DVD+-R discs trying to figure out burning DVD's. Thats 6-7 discs x $4 -> $6 = some $42 JUST FOR TESTING... Unless you're really rich, or really expert on DVD authoring, you want a DVD+RW drive. And a 5-pack of DVD+RW discs goes for about $30 now. I love my Sony 110A and at that price! Comments posted by Randy M from Other, June 15, 2002. Rated this writer 9 of 10. |
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| Got a Sony DRU-120A, Works great, fast, DVD+RW plays in Sony DVP-S530D without any problems but will not play in a PS2 Just picked up a DVD+R and will burn a video to it and try it in PS2, My kids have a PS2 so I want to copy their VCR tapes to DVD+R to use with out wearing out tapes. The software that comes with it for DVD authoring is not that hot (NEO DVD) makes PCM sound tracks that eat up a lot of space and you get less then two hours on DVD. Tried Ulead DVD Workshop & Ulead DVD Factory They work alot better so I think I will save my money and get Ulead DVD Workshop I just wish they would drop the price a bit, I could get 6 hr 20 min Video at VCD quality (which is ok for backing up old vcr tapes)Sorry about putting this in the Sony DRU110A/C1 slot. Comments posted by g_bvideo from Other, June 12, 2002. Rated this writer No rating. |
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| I have had my Sony Dru110A/C1 for about a month. I actually love using it. The only draw back is that it does not write to DVD-R disc. Hopefully Sony will be coming out with something very soon. I have been able to play my DVD-RW's on My Sanyo and the new DVD/Televsions by RCA. I was unable to play it on my APex 500. I will try and us what some of the other users are using to get it to play. All in all it is a good DVD burner for the money and the programs are very easy to use. Comments posted by Moe Hill from Other, April 30, 2002. Rated this writer 8 of 10. |
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| This drive is fast and flawless. Backed up a 100 minute dvd movie in less than 20 minutes using Nero 5578 and IfoEdit. It can only write on Dvd+RW disks which U can get at NewEgg.com for 5.00 bucks each. Of course in ripping DVds is not as fast as my Pioneer 16X DVD player but overall is a good investment especially after the second week of May 2002 when the price is expected to fall below $300.00. If U want to use DVD+R U'll have to buy the DRU 120A to be released soon. Comments posted by Bruno Rossi from Other, April 25, 2002. Rated this writer 10 of 10. |
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| Well, I'm hoping this will work with DVD+R as well. My Toshiba SD-2600 won't play the DVD+RWs so I'm just crossing my fingers on the DVD+R, but from what I read here that won't work yet... Comments posted by Eric from Other, April 23, 2002. Rated this writer 8 of 10. |
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| This drive works great on XP (update the bios to 1.37), and the DVD's created can be played on Apex players with a small utility called "compatibility bit settings" which is clearly explained here: http://www.dvdplusrw.org/resources/bitsettings.html Get the latest firmware here: http://perso.club-internet.fr/farzeno/firmware/dvd/dvdrf.htm Good luck people. Enjoy your drive. Comments posted by Sairam from Other, March 12, 2002. Rated this writer No rating. |
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| This drive was not recognized by XP, and I could not get any support from the website or their telephone assistance, which is only available during regular office hours after a long hold. The drive did not work on my P4 XP machine at all. Comments posted by David Lieder from Other, March 07, 2002. Rated this writer 2 of 10. |
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| I bought this drive like a week ago... I got it for 499 plus tax at compusa... well I already made few dvd movies out of the MPEG-2 files I had. They work pefect on DVD-ROM drive but doesnt seem to work on my APex AD-500A player... After inserting the DVD disc it says that theres no disc in the drive... I am just wondering if it will do the same thing with all the Standalone DVD-Players.... Is there any way I can put a patch or something liek that which will make the disc recognized in the drive??? or should I just go ahead exchange it with a DVD-R drive... at the same time I also like the drive(DRU110a/c1) Comments posted by Naim Rahman from Other, March 05, 2002. Rated this writer 8 of 10. |
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| Drive burns DVD+RW great (Primo, Nero) at 2.4x but when I try to burn a video disc with menus in ReelDVD, it won't burn to the drive. Also, DVD+RW media seems not as compatible as I was thought to belive and works in about 25% of the DVD players I/family own. I'm hoping for a DVD+R firmware soon (and DVD+R media - WHERE IS IT!?), but knowing Sony it won't happen (ie. look at HP - no DVD+R). Also, DVD+R is not available yet, there has been no testing of DVD+R...nothing...kinda makes me wonder if I should have gone with a Pioneer A03 DVD-R drive. Comments posted by Spike from Other, March 05, 2002. Rated this writer 2 of 10. |
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| I bought it also. Finally gonna get some laserdiscs converted over to dvd (bye bye 30 min/flip/30 min/change disc/30 min/the end). Ran into same compatiblity problem with apex 703. Fixing to order another burner to compliment my +rw format. Probably go with the panasonic dvd-r/dvd-ram. Best buy ran sale on dvd+rw $9.99! Comments posted by computerchuck from Other, March 02, 2002. Rated this writer No rating. |
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| 1. very easy to use 2. very quick 3. is dvd+rw which is the newest standard (will prolly succeed dvd-rw) I bought this drive at circuitcity for $500 and i bought 4 year insurance on the drive for 36 dollars. Plus I got a $50 dollar rebate. At first I wasn't sure if I should go with dvd-rw or dvd+rw (which happen to be two totally different specifications) I read all of this news from dvd forum saying how dvd-rw is better, but then I realized that every store is only carrying dvd+rw now (best buy, circuitcity, office max, compusa). So I am hopeful that I chose the right format. I have already tested on a few standalone players. Apex AD-600A (didn't work) and Apex AD-500wm (worked perfect). The reason it didn't work on the AD-600A has nothing to do with the drive (dru110-A) but can be blamed on the dvd player itself. Overall, I love this drive, I hope that i chose bleeding edge technology. Course now there coming out with the blue laser! Good luck! Comments posted by xai from Other, March 02, 2002. Rated this writer 10 of 10. |
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Column Explanation:  Click on this for
more technical information.New comments= New comments since your last visit. New Writer = New DVD Writer since your last vist. OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer. Chipset The manufacturer of the main chipset the DVD writer/recorder is based on. Write support / Read support DVD-R = Works DVD-R? = Not tested Single Layer(4.7GB) write speeds 1x (CLV) = about 58 minutes 2x (CLV) = about 29 minutes 2.4x (CLV) = about 24 minutes 4x (CLV) = about 14.5 minutes 6x (CLV/ZCLV) = about 10-12 minutes 8x (PCAV/ZCLV) = about 8-10 minutes 12x (PCAV/ZCLV) = about 6.5-7.5 minutes 16x (CAV/ZCLV) = about 6-7 minutes Dual/Double Layer(8.5GB) write speeds 1x CLV = about 105 minutes 2.4x CLV = about 44 minutes 4x CLV = about 27 minutes Single Layer (4.7GB) read speeds 1x read speed is 1.321MB/s = ~56 minutes 6x CAV (avg. ~4x) read speed is max 7.93MB/s = ~14 minutes 8x CAV (avg. ~6x) read speed is max 10.57MB/s = ~10 minutes 12x CAV (avg. ~8x) read speed is max 15.85MB/s = ~7 minutes 16x CAV (avg. ~12x) read speed is max 21.13MB/s = ~5 minutes DVD Write types CAV = Constant Angular Velocity, the DVD is written at a constantly increasing speed. CLV = Constant Linear Velocity, the DVD is written at a constant speed. ZCLV = Zone Constant Linear Velocity, the DVD is divided into zones. After each zone the write speed is increased. PCAV = Partial Constant Angular Velocity, the DVD is being written at an increasing speed until a certain speed. After this speed it will not increase anymore. Connection Desktop = Standalone desktop DVD Recorder EIDE = Computer DVD Writer with EIDE/IDE connection SCSI = Computer DVD Writer with SCSI connection USB = Computer desktop DVD Writer with USB 2.0 or/and 1.1 connection FireWire = Computer desktop DVD Writer with IEEE 1394/FireWire/i.Link connection (some standalone desktop dvd recorder supports this also but then it is usually to connect your DV camera to the recorder) Rating The first rating is based on a weighted rank (the true Bayesian), it requires at least 5 votes to get a weighted rating. The second rating between the ( ) is a normal average rating. |
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