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Sony DRX840U 20x External Dual-Layer DVD Burner

Manufacturer : Sony
In Stock : 41

List Price:	$109.99
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Features

DVD+R double layer and DVD-R dual layer burning
Store up to 8.5 GB of data on one single sided, double layer DVD disc
Improved writing speeds for all DVD formats
Record up to 4 hours of video on double/dual layer discs
Works with 4.7 GB DVD+R/+RW and 8.5 GB double/dual layer discs

Product Description

The Sony DRX-840U USB External DVD Multi drive supports 20x max DVD+/-R recording. A High-Speed USB 2.0 Interface and award winning Nero 7 Express software are included. Dimensions - 2.0x6.5x9.8 Weight - 3.5 pounds

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 24 reviews

Rating :
Burner excellent. Nero software not useful. - James M. Hollister, May 07, 2008

I was interested in a External DVD burner as my computer came with just a CD burner and I have many photos which I wanted to store .After installing the Sony rewritable drive DRX-840U and the Nero software, I could not get the unit to record at first. I was able to test the unit itself and confirmed that it was working. I finally deleted the Nero software and have been using the software which came with my computer and the unit has been performing quite well. I would prefer that the manual and information regarding the Sony unit be on a separate DVD from the Nero software. The Nero software takes up a large amount of space on the hard drive and did not seem to function as advertised, at least on my computer. I have been very happy with the Sony unit itself.

Rating :
Good replacement dvd burner - Babwa, May 04, 2008

My four year old Dell's two drives went out simultaneously (NEC DVD+RW ND-1100A and SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616T). Tried Dell support to fix them, but that did not work. I didn't have the type of Dell service agreement that replaced failed hardware. I would have had to buy both drives from Dell, approximately $200. Saw this Sony at Amazon. I was unsure if this new DVD burner would work on my old Dell; specifically was the Sony's USB2 workable on my old USB1-only system. Yes it is. The other consideration was that both drives on my Dell were inoperable, so how do I load the new Sony's installation disk? No problem, the Sony burner is hooked up via the USB first, then the Sony installation disc is inserted into the new burner. The new Sony hardware burner plays the new installation disk. No need to use the existing internal players (impossible in my case). All the new DVD media will play on this Sony attached to the old Dell; no compatibility problems because the Sony DRX840U 20x External Dual-Layer DVD Burner plays the new media, not your old computer. I also did not install the Sony burning software. I had Sonic and this Sony works perfectly with the existing Sonic software. Very satisfied with the purchase. Cheaper than Dell replacements, and much cheaper than a new computer.

Rating :
Sony DRX840U - Joni S. Dougherty, Apr 28, 2008

I have used it only once and it was an upgrade for me from the previous model. It was wonderful!!!! Perfect.
Joni Dougherty

Rating :
Excellent DVD Burner - Daniel Szwacki, Apr 15, 2008

Setup was very simple. Comes with Nero v7.0

I've burned all varieties (DVD+R, DVD-R, CD audio) and all came out flawless at expected speed.

This is a great burner without any noticeable flaws.

Rating :
Worth every penny - K. Harlan, Apr 15, 2008

My only complaint about this product was that if you want to burn onto a DVD-R DL only one brand of disks were compatible i.e. Verbatim. This brand has proven to be high-quality so the inconvenience was a minor one.

I have burned nearly 100 projects so far and not one glitch. This burner is also fairly quiet.

Sony has produced a quality product with this burner.

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