Sony DRU-820A DVD Writer
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Sony DRU-820A OEM:BenQ Chipset:Panasonic |
48xCDR CAV 32xCDRW CAV 16xDVD-R CAV 6xDVD-RW CLV 6xDVD-RDL CLV 16xDVD+R CAV 8xDVD+RW ZCLV 8xDVD+RDL ZCLV 5xDVD-RAM ZCLV |
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$100 | 7.5/10 2 votes Read 3 comments (29527 views) Post comment |
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read the comments): 1 Dynex 16xDVD+R (MCC.....004) comments, 1 good, 0 mixed, 0 poor. 1 Kodak 16xDVD+R (OPTODISCR16) comments, 1 good, 0 mixed, 0 poor. 1 Maxell 16xDVD+R (CMC MAG.M01) comments, 0 good, 1 mixed, 0 poor. 1 Playo 2.4xDVD+R (RICOHJPND00) comments, 0 good, 0 mixed, 1 poor. 1 Sony 8xDVD+R (YUDEN000T02) comments, 1 good, 0 mixed, 0 poor. 1 Verbatim 8xDVD+R (MKM.....003) comments, 1 good, 0 mixed, 0 poor. 1 Verbatim (DataLifePlus) 2.4xDVD+R (MKM.....001) comments, 1 good, 0 mixed, 0 poor. Post your DVD Media comments here |
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| I would have to agree with the memorex issue. As far as other media, TDK, Sony media disc I have had no problem. The burning software that came with the unit is a superior program. I would recomend that you upgrade to Nero 7 Ultra to fully take advantage of the programs parameters. Your correct in that the version of Nero that came with the Sony unit is somewhat weak, but that is because it's an older version. Otherwise it works fine. Spend the $70 and buy the Nero 7 Ultra Edition, you'll be glad you did. I am. Comments posted by Rick from United States, March 07, 2007. Rated this writer 8 of 10. |
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| I haven't had it long enough to really rate it, but I do have some media info to share. It works fine with Memorex DVD-R 16x, but doesn't like Memorex DVD+RW 4x. I've been playing with Panasonic DVD-RAM 2-3x, and it seems to read and write them okay, but the software that comes with the drive (Nero6.6) doesn't seem to like the RAM disks (or the VRO files) much at all. (It's my first experience working with RAM disks, and I'm very unimpressed. But like I said, I think that's the software.) Speaking of the software, I don't think it's the full Nero, it seems to be an abbreviated version. Comments posted by John Little from United States, May 31, 2006. Rated this writer No rating. |
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| I am giving this drive a 7 for now. It has burned both - and + Dvd 8x media from Fuji,Tdk,Maxell as well Cd-r media from Fuji Japan,Fuji Taiwan, Tdk. I will re-review after having tried the 16x media, double layer ,and Ram media. So far it's all good for me. Comments posted by pokesmot from United States, March 12, 2006. Rated this writer 7 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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