Description
- 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
From the Manufacturer
The DRU-830A 18x Internal Dual-Layer DVD Burner with DVD-RAM Support from Sony supports 8.5 GB dual layer DVD burning as well as support for standard 4.7 GB DVD media. The drive features a standard EIDE interface, allowing you to install it into almost any computer.
The drive allows you to burn DVD+/-R discs at 18x speed, allowing you to write a full DVD in approximately 5 minutes. You can write 8.5 GB dual layer DVD+/-R DL discs at 8x speed and DVD-RAM discs at 12x speed. The drive will also write standard CD-R/RW discs at up to 48x speed.
The drive includes the Nero 7 Software Suite for Windows, allowing you to get started burning discs right out of the box. These features and more make the drive an excellent solution for your DVD and CD burning needs.
Key Features
Fast Burning: The drive writes a full DVD+/-R disc in about 5 minutes, a full DVD+/-RW disc in under 10 minutes, and a full DVD+/-R DL disc in about 15 minutes, saving you time when writing a large number of discs.
High Capacity: In order to make backups easier to manage, the drive supports both DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL dual layered media. This dual layered media has a capacity of 8.5 GB per disc, about twice that as a standard DVD disc.
Multiple Formats Supported: A full range of DVD and CD formats are supported, which makes it much easier for buying media. These formats include DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD-RAM, CD-R and CD-RW.
Extensive Software Bundle: This drive is packaged with the Nero Software Suite 7 for Windows. The suite includes all the software that you need to get the most out of your DVD burner, allowing you to create professional quality DVD discs right out of the box.