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Sony DRX 830U External Double Layer DVD±RW Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
Rating 
4.5
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Details

Operating SystemWindows XP, Windows 2000
Hardware InterfaceUSB
BrandSony

Description of Sony DRX 830U External Double Layer DVD±RW

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.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Sony DRX830U 18X External USB 2.0 Dual Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive

This is a great product. Works great. The software included in the kit is useless in my opinion. You don't need any software to work with your recording device, just plug it in and start recording. Bought it from Revain and received it on time. I buy many different Revain products and receive great service.

Pros
  • New to my collection
Cons
  • Not the best

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Do everything on the drive.

. and I'm happy to report that it only works on Debian GNU/Linux Sid. ThinkPad A31. Ehci-hcd in the kernel, sr as a module; udev finds it and it appears as /dev/sr0 and does whatever I want it to do. It may also work with the included proprietary software on Microsoft XP; I never got around to trying.

Pros
  • sequins
Cons
  • ---

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works well with computers and accessories

I've only used a Sony DRX830U drive once. I used it to burn DVDs from my digital camera. The result is a quality DVD of my grandchildren. It took me some time to figure out how to work with the program. My computer skills are limited. I had to print out the entire manual and follow the instructions step by step. Anyway, I'm happy with the results so far.

Pros
  • Feels good
Cons
  • Something is wrong

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Disc sometimes won't eject

Bought used so surface scratches and dents were to be expected. I'm not sure if this is necessarily a defect, but sometimes I press the eject button and the disc won't eject.

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Can be damaged

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Quick and easy into computer components

Open the box, add a USB port and turn on the device. It burns complete DVDs easily and quickly. Replaces my HP Lightscriber.

Pros
  • Worth the money
Cons
  • Some little things

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The external DVD drive is good for external components

This Sony drive is the best. I bought and used 3 of these. It records flawlessly and reads DVD movies or PC programs without any problems. This is extraordinary. If I need another one I will look for the same one. I love Revain and I always check there before going elsewhere to get my item.

Pros
  • even the old man can understand
Cons
  • There are problems