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| Sony DRX840U 20x External Dual-Layer DVD Burner | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $92.53
You Save: $7.46 (7%)
New (28) Used (2) from $82.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 403
Color: Sony
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Hard Drive Size: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.5 x 2
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
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| Customer Reviews:
 Spend the extra money! June 12, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have an internal LG Supermulti DVD drive. I can't tell you what model it is because the manual doesn't even give me that information. I bought it last year and it worked well, but a few months ago it stopped reading commercial DVDs. It could read any other type of media, just not original copyrighted movies.
My laptop has a DVD burner on it, but the quality of burned movies was horrible. It's a Sony drive so I was skeptical to buy this one, but after reading the reviews on Amazon I decided this external one would be better than an internal one. I can switch it between my desktop and laptop depending on where I am and what I need done.
I received this two days ago and I am extremely impressed. Not only does it work fast, but it produces high-quality results. I've noticed in the past that in certain situations, burning projects at high speeds can lead to playback problems, but this is an exception.
I already have software, so I didn't even bother to install any of the software it came with. I didn't even have to put a disc in the drive to install it, I just plugged it in and less than a minute later it was ready to go.
A few people have complained about the noise, but it doesn't bother me. Besides, it only takes 5 minutes to complete 4.7GB of data. I have a fan in my room that's louder than this.
A note of warning: Don't move the burner while it has a disc in it!
excellent June 10, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
excellent product condition, good price and fast delivery .... puts your faith in amazon :)
 Performs well but loudly! June 5, 2008
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
Based on many reviews and Sony's good reputation, I purchased this product to replace an HP external drive that occasionally gave "hiccups". True to reviews it was an easy setup, looks great and for the few times I used it performed as to specifications. But the noisy clatter of the drive while operating drove me to distraction. Since my future use of the drive would be often, I knew I couldn't endure this noise. I kept waiting for parts to come flying out! I returned the equipment for a refund, with regret. If not for the noise level, I would rate this product more highly.
Some prior reviewers did mention the noise level, but I didn't give enough credence to that aspect I guess, not realizing just how irritating it could be. Sony could do better.
Sony DRX840U 20x External Dual-Layer DVD Burner June 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product accomplished what I needed to do with little difficulty. The Nero software is rather obscure and takes over as the default media player, but can be reset back to the much faster WMV. The Sony unit itself is quite competent and cost effective, somewhat handicapped with the supplied software.
 Compatibility June 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Although this burner apparently works very well with Windows Vista, I found that when trying to use Windows Movie Maker and Windows XP, it will not recognize it as a DVD burner. Also, the software it comes with which does work fairly well, is only a trial basis and the upgrade is rather pricey.
If you have Vista, go for it.
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