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Sony DRX840U 20x External Dual-Layer DVD Burner

Sony DRX840U 20x External Dual-Layer DVD Burner

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Brand: Sony
Category: CE

List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $92.45
You Save: $7.54 (8%)



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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 56 reviews
Sales Rank: 668

Color: Sony
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Hard Drive Size: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 171.6 x 103.2 x 51.6
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: DRX840U
Model: DRX840U
UPC: 027242719743
EAN: 0027242719743
ASIN: B000SKWE9W

Release Date: September 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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

Accessories:

  • 3-Year Extended Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $0-$200 - Repair

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Editorial Reviews:

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:   Read 51 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Sony DRX840U review   December 2, 2008
The Sony DRX840U burner fulfilled all expectations. Unlike some reviews comlaining about noisy operation, the unit performed fast and quietly and was easy to operate. I would recommend it to anyone.


4 out of 5 stars Operation is a snap, but it is very noisy   November 22, 2008
Setting up this external drive is almost too easy. It took me longer to unpack the drive than to set it up. Just plug in the USB cable and you are done. Operation has been flawless so far and I have already used the drive a lot just to test it out.

I have the Sony DRX840U External Drive sitting right next to my 500 GB LaCie External Hard Drive. My LaCie Hard Drive is a work of art, and makes virtually no noise at all, but when the Sony DVD drive fires up it makes quite a bit of noise. So much noise that if I have both of my computers running all I can hear is this external DVD Drive. Also if I have my TV on I have to turn up the volume to compensate for the noisy drive.

Now, don't get me wrong, the drive works just as well as you would expect for a Sony drive, and the noise from the drive can be reduced if you have a set of USB headphones handy. The only real problem I have had with the drive is when it is set up standing on end rather than layiing flat on a hard surface. I have had the DVD disc that I inserted into the drive fall out when the drive door closes and the disc rolls across the floor. You just have to be careful when inserting a disc in the drive. I would recommend this drive as a smart buy.



5 out of 5 stars Not a coaster yet   November 20, 2008
This is a fantastic unit. I bought this Sony to replace another brand that was super picky about what brand of blank was used and it rejected more than it burned.
This drive is flawless though. It's easy to set up and use, and quiet. I use Sony DVD +R and Sony Dual Layer blanks. I've burned probably about 20 DVDs and each has been perfect. I'm a real happy camper.



4 out of 5 stars instructions missing   November 2, 2008
excellent product except that the user instructions were embedded in the nero disk ...i never have been able to find instructions for using nero software so i removed it and am using my windows media player instead
you would think that sony/nero/amazon could include a few written instructions on where things are hidden ...gw



5 out of 5 stars A pleasure to use....   October 21, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This external DVD drive is attractive, easy to use and performs very well. Has performed flawlessly in fairly heavy use over the past month or so. A good choice!

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